Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is sponsored by City of Knoxville. The ESG program helps individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness.

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Emergency Solutions Grant Program Guidelines Community Development Block Grant Program Guidelines The PY2026-2027 CDBG and Homeless Grants applications can be found via this Zoom Grants Login page . Please be advised that applicants must attend one of the two scheduled mandatory Technical Assistance Workshops in order to apply for these grant opportunities.

Applicants can attend either of the workshops, which will be held on February 5, 2026 and February 11, 2026, but must attend one of them in order to be eligible to apply . See Application Instructions within for times and locations. The City of Knoxville administers several grants using U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning Development (CPD) Funds.

ESG - Emergency Solutions Grant The ESG program helps individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. Activities must fall into five specific component categories: Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, Street Outreach, or Emergency Shelter and Services.

View Homeless Grant Resources [PDF] Contact information: Bailey Walker at [email protected] CDBG - Community Development Block Grant The CDBG Entitlement Program aims to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons (<80% AMI). View CDBG Resources [PDF] Contact information: Linda Rust at [email protected] .

HOME - HOME Investment Partnerships Grant The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides formula grants to states and localities to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people. View HUD.

gov/HudPrograms/Home-Program Contact information: Beth Bacon at [email protected] 2025-2029 FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN HUD PRIORITIES FOR KNOXVILLE: COMING SOON Learn more about current plans and archives.

Learn more about Section 3 of the Housing and Development Act City of Knoxville Zoom Grants Login The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services.

Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation in order to participate may contact the City of Knoxville’s ADA Coordinator, Stephanie Brewer Cook at 865-215-2034 or [email protected] no less than 72 business hours (3 business days) prior.

If you have Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and want to request language translation services, contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected] , or 865-215-3100 at least 72 hours (3 days) prior. Submissions may be subject to public inspection pursuant to the Tennessee Open Records Act, TENN. CODE ANN.

&sect; 10-7-503, et seq.