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2026 ESG Regional Funding Competition is sponsored by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). This competitive grant provides funding to units of general purpose local governments and private nonprofit organizations to support activities related to Homeless Prevention, Rapid Re-Housing, Emergency Shelter, and Street Outreach within their service areas.
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ESG Funding | Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please visit our Help for Texans Page. The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program provides critical funding to units of general purpose local governments and private nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
This funding supports activities related to Homeless Prevention, Rapid Re-Housing, Emergency Shelter, and Street Outreach within their service areas. The information and materials on this page are intended for organizations interested in becoming Subrecipients of the ESG program. If you are an individual seeking assistance, please visit our Help for Texans page at Help for Texans for providers in your area.
TDHCA allocates the ESG Program funding regionally throughout the 12 Continuum of Care (COC) regions ( Texas COC Map ) in the State. Allocations are based on a statutory formula, considering factors such as the homeless population, poverty rates, available funding, and housing conditions. For detailed information on the allocation formula, please refer to 10 TAC §7.
33 . ESG funding is distributed through three types of funding competitions: TDHCA reserves at least 70% of the ESG funds for Continuing Awards. These awards are granted to high performing ESG Subrecipients who have demonstrated consistent success in managing and implementing ESG-funded programs.
Continuing Awards offer stability and ongoing support for organizations that have proven their ability to effectively serve communities in need. How to Apply: Eligibility Screening for Subrecipients TDHCA will evaluate Subrecipients who were awarded at least three of the previous four ESG Annual allocations to determine eligibility. Eligible Subrecipients will be notified with detailed instructions on how to apply.
For a complete list of eligibility requirements, please review 10 TAC §7. 34 The remaining ESG funds (approximately 30%, depending on the outcome of Continuing Awards) are made available through the Regional Competition. These funds are open to eligible units of general purpose local government or private nonprofit organizations in each CoC Region, supporting projects and services aimed at homelessness prevention and assistance.
How to Apply: Competitive Applications TDHCA releases an ESG NOFA annually, typically between late Spring and early Summer, depending on the receipt of funds from HUD. Applicants must submit a completed Application, required documentation, and all associated materials, as outlined in the NOFA. These materials are made available on this funding webpage when the funding opportunity is active.
Each Application is subject to the general threshold criteria, as described in 10 TAC §7. 36 . Applications that do not meet these criteria may be terminated.
ESG funds will be awarded to the highest-ranking applications in each CoC, with the process continuing until the allocated funds for that CoC region are fully utilized, as described in 10 TAC §7. 38 . Points are awarded based on factors including experience, program design, budget, previous performance, collaboration, and performance as outlined in 10 TAC §7.
39 and §7. 40 Any remaining funds, after the Continuing Award and Regional Funding Competitions, will be made available through the Statewide Competition. This competition is for high-ranking applications that were not recommended funding in the Regional Competition.
How to Apply: Statewide Competition Organizations do not need to submit a separate application for the Statewide Competition. Eligible applications from the Regional Competition that were not recommended for funding will automatically be transferred to the Statewide Competition. Applications will be ranked based on their score, and awards will be made starting with the highest-ranking applications, regardless of CoC region.
The process continues until funds are exhausted or no further eligible applications remain. For further details, refer to 10 TAC §7. 38 (g) .
For further details, refer to 10 TAC §7. 38 (g). 2026 ESG Regional Funding Competition 2026 ESG Regional Funding Allocations Applications for the 2026 ESG Regional Funding Competition open at 8:00 AM Central Time on May 26, 2026 , and close at 5:00 PM CT on June 25, 2026 .
ESG Annual Application Volumes ESG Application Submission Manual (ASPM) Volume 1 – Applicant Threshold Criteria Volume 2 – Uniform Scoring Criteria Volume 3 – Street Outreach Volume 4 – Emergency Shelter Volume 5 – Homeless Prevention Volume 6 – Rapid Rehousing Application Forms and Supporting Documents Local Government Approval of Shelter Activities Staff Qualifications Certification Program Guidelines and Requirements ESG Program Components Quick Reference Area Median Family Income – Effective June 1, 2025 Emergency Solution Grants Program Interim Regulations ( 24 CFR 576 at Electronic Code of Federal Regulations ) HEARTH Homeless Definition Final Rule Equal Access to Housing Final Rule 2 CFR 200 (OMB Super Circular) 10 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 1 - Administration 10 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 7 - Homelessness Programs
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2026 ESG Regional Funding Competition is funded by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
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