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Emergency Solutions Grant Program is a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that funds programs to help individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis.
Eligible activities include street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data collection. Eligible recipients are metropolitan cities, urban counties, territories, and states as defined in 24 CFR 576. 2.
States then sub-grant funds to local agencies and nonprofits. Recent federal obligations suggest approximately $199,231,693 for 2026. Allocations are formula-based and distributed by HUD through grantee awards programs.
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ESG: Emergency Solutions Grants Program ESG Law, Regulations, and Notices ### Data Collection and Reporting Homelessness Data Exchange (HDX) New: FY 2026 HMIS Data Standards Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) Learn More About Planning and Reporting ### Reports, Data, and Limits ESG Funding Allocations and Awards Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) All Reports, Data, and Limits HUD Regional Teams & ESG TA ### ESG Onboarding Toolkits Each Onboarding Toolkit provides a series of informational videos and resources to orient and train new or transitioning staff.
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#### State ESG Recipients Homelessness Programs Toolkit This Toolkit provides tools to help ensure effective and compliant program administration. #### ESG-CV Requirements, Guidance, and Resources View resources released by HUD and its TA Providers to assist communities implement their supplemental allocation of ESG-CV program funding.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible recipients generally consist of metropolitan cities, urban counties, territories, and states, as defined in 24 CFR 576. 2. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $199,231,693 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Emergency Solutions Grant Program is offered by Department of Housing And Urban Development and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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