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ActiveIowa Finance Authority (administered with HUD funding) · 2026

Emergency Solutions Grant Program

Quick Facts

Agency: Iowa Finance Authority (administered with HUD funding)
Funding: Varies (Iowa Finance Authority approved over $3 million in 2026 ESG funds)
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Agencies working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.

About This Grant

Emergency Solutions Grant Program is sponsored by Iowa Finance Authority (administered with HUD funding). The Emergency Solutions Grant is a federal program designed to help people quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness.

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Emergency Solutions Grant | Economic Development & Finance Authority Emergency Solutions Grant Making an Impact on Homelessness in Iowa The Emergency Solutions Grant is a federal program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development designed to assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.

Local governments (not to include local public housing authorities) Nonprofit service agencies Periodic competitive application May be a Combined application with Emergency Solutions Grant and Shelter Assistance Fund programs Please note that individuals may not apply directly to the Iowa Finance Authority for assistance.

If you are experiencing homelessness or are at-risk of becoming homeless, the best place to start is the Coordinated Entry system. Polk County: 515. 248.

1850 List items for Emergency Solutions Grant Resources Final ESG Awards for CY 2026 (170. 59 KB) Archived . pdf 2026 – 2027 Iowa ESG and SAF Application - HAP system application portal 2026 – 2027 Iowa ESG and SAF Draft Application Comments and Responses (270.

68 KB) . pdf 2026 – 2027 Iowa ESG and SAF Application - Final PDF copy for reference only (7. 96 MB) .

pdf Instructions for ESG-SAF Performance Reports (269. 52 KB) . pdf Certification of Local Government Approval ESG-SAF (147.

63 KB) . pdf (Shelter applicants only) ESG CY2026 Eligible RRH-HP Application Amounts Per Region (214. 48 KB) .

pdf Final ESG Awards for CY 2024 (86. 55 KB) Archived . pdf Final ESG Awards for CY 2025 (106.

38 KB) Archived . pdf 2024-2025 ESG & SAF Competition Public Comments (112. 75 KB) Archived .

pdf ESG CY24 Eligible RRH-HP Application Amounts Per Region (18. 99 KB) Archived . xlsx Instructions for ESG-SAF Performance Reports (472.

19 KB) Archived . pdf Combined ESG-SAF Performance Report (63. 9 KB) Archived .

pdf Instructions: ESG-SAF Performance Reports (466. 58 KB) Archived . pdf 1 - Combined ESG-SAF Performance Report (63.

9 KB) Archived . pdf Public Notice of Proposed ESG-CV Re-Allocation Plan (705. 61 KB) Archived .

pdf ESG-CV2 Suggested RRH HP Application Estimates Per Region (17. 35 KB) Archived . xlsx HUD ESG-CV Notice (359.

14 KB) Archived . pdf HUD ESG-CV Waivers Summary (314. 48 KB) Archived .

pdf Iowa ESG-CV2 Plan Summary for Substantial Amendment (129. 59 KB) Archived . pdf Iowa ESG-CV 2 Awards (155.

03 KB) . pdf Iowa ESG-CV Awards (580. 32 KB) Archived .

pdf ESG-CV Public Comments with IFA Responses (57. 86 KB) Archived . docx Iowa ESG-CV Proposed Regional Allocations (33.

73 KB) Archived . docx 2022 ESG Awards (111. 2 KB) Archived .

pdf 2021 ESG Awards (567. 55 KB) Archived . pdf 2020 ESG Awards (43.

45 KB) Archived . docx ESG Fundamentals Training Recording - Part 1 ESG Fundamentals Training Recording - Part 2 Iowa Statewide Emergency Solutions Grant Administrative Rules ESG Program Quick Reference (103. 78 KB) Archived .

pdf HUD Homeless Definition & Recordkeeping (208. 14 KB) Archived . pdf HUD Emergency Solutions Grant Resources HUD Criteria At-Risk of Homelessness (106.

26 KB) Archived . pdf ESG Standards for Providing Assistance (230. 99 KB) Archived .

pdf Assistance Animals under Fair Housing and ADA (6. 24 MB) Archived . pdf VAWA Participant Certification Form (48 KB) Archived .

doc ESG Monitoring Workbook (53. 89 KB) Archived . xlsx ESG and SAF Certification of Local Government Approval (147.

63 KB) Archived . pdf Rapid Rehousing & Homelessness Prevention ESG Homelessness Prevention Rapid Re-Housing Client File Checklist (272. 52 KB) Archived .

pdf ESG Homelessness Prevention Rapid Re-Housing Income Eligibility Worksheet (35. 5 KB) Archived . xls ESG Homelessness Prevention Rapid Re-Housing Lead-Based Paint Visual Screening Form (223.

67 KB) Archived . pdf HUD Fair Market Rent Portal ESG HPRRH Rent Reasonableness Fair Market Rent (216. 34 KB) Archived .

pdf ESG Landlord Rental Assistance Agreement (264. 88 KB) Archived . pdf ESG & SAF Shelter Habitability Checklist (242.

37 KB) . pdf ESG Financial Management Workbook (314. 78 KB) .

xlsx HUD ESG Indirect Cost Toolkit (8. 21 MB) . pdf ESG Match Policy (329.

01 KB) . pdf Match Budget Verification Form (201. 16 KB) .

pdf Match Volunteer Hours Tracking Form (159. 22 KB) . pdf Homelessness Success Stories A Steady Place During an Uncertain Time Where Recovery Became Reunion Through IFA support, recovery housing became the foundation for family reunification.

Holding a Family Together Through Housing Support IFA-supported housing assistance through HOME Inc. helped Monique stabilize her family and finances. Homelessness Program News Homelessness Program News Homelessness Programs Team

Eligibility Requirements

Agencies working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Emergency Solutions Grant Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Agencies working with individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Emergency Solutions Grant Program offer?

The current listing shows varies (Iowa Finance Authority approved over $3 million in 2026 ESG funds). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Emergency Solutions Grant Program?

Emergency Solutions Grant Program is funded by Iowa Finance Authority (administered with HUD funding). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Emergency Solutions Grant Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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