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Find similar grantsEmergency Solutions Grants (ESG) for Housing is sponsored by State and Local Governments (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - HUD). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Emergency Solutions Grants Program HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF The ESG program provides funding to: (1) engage homeless individuals and families living on the street; (2) improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families; (3) help operate these shelters; (4) provide essential services to shelter residents, (5) rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families, and (6) prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless.
The ESG program focuses on helping people quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. The rapid re-housing component includes various housing relocation and stabilization services and rental assistance to help people who are homeless move quickly into permanent housing and achieve stability in that housing.
The homelessness prevention component includes similar services and assistance to help people avoid becoming homeless. Recipients can use ESG funds to rehabilitate or convert buildings into emergency shelter; pay for certain expenses related to operating emergency shelters; or provide essential services to individuals and families living in emergency shelters or unsheltered settings.
INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES - NV Homelessness Prevention INCOME SECURITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES - NC Emergency and Crisis Assistance McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, Title IV, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 11371-78 _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending. gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year.
** Recipients must certify they will meet program requirements and applicable federal requirements. Government recipients and subrecipients must comply with 2 CFR Part 200. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government, Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government, County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority), Other Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination, Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages), Tribally Designated Housing Authority, Eligible recipients generally consist of metropolitan cities, urban counties, territories, and states, as defined in 24 CFR 576.
2. Metropolitan cities, urban counties and territories may subgrant ESG funds to private nonprofit organizations. Local governments may also subgrant ESG funds to public housing agencies or local redevelopment authorities.
States must subgrant all of their ESG funds (except for funds for administrative costs and, under certain conditions, HMIS costs) to units of general purpose local government and/or private nonprofit organizations. Each recipient must consult with the Continuum(s) of Care operating within the jurisdiction in determining how to allocate ESG funds.
U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), Unrestricted by Individual Type The minimum eligibility criteria for ESG beneficiaries are as follows: For essential services related to street outreach, beneficiaries must meet the criteria under paragraph (1)(i) of the “homeless” definition under § 576. 2.
For emergency shelter, beneficiaries must meet the “homeless” definition in 24 CFR 576. 2. For essential services related to emergency shelter, beneficiaries must be “homeless” and staying in an emergency shelter (which could include a day shelter).
For homelessness prevention assistance, beneficiaries must meet the requirements described in 24 CFR 576. 103. For rapid re-housing assistance, beneficiaries must meet requirements described in 24 CFR 576.
104. Further eligibility criteria may be established at the local level in accordance with 24 CFR 576. 400(e).
ESG funds may be used for five program components: street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, and HMIS; as well as administrative activities (up to 7. 5% of a recipient’s allocation can be used for administrative activities).
Deadline determined at as part of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) The Annual Action Plans associated with the Consolidated Plan must be submitted based on the recipient’s program year, but no earlier than November 15 or no later than August 16 of the federal fiscal year for which the grant funds are appropriated. Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E. O. 12372.
See Notice of Funding Opportunity [NOFO] This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Proposed ESG projects are part of the prospective grantee's Consolidated Plan, which is reviewed according to criteria set forth in 24 CFR 91.
The HUD field office reviews the grantee's Consolidated Plan and, upon plan approval, notifies the applicant of the award and prepares the grant agreement. From 60 to 90 days. Generally within 45 days.
Formula allocations may not be appealed. Disapproved plans may be resubmitted in accordance with 24 CFR 91. 500.
The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements **Progress/Performance Reports :**Conducted Monitoring Visits, Frequency: Annually This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements.
Additional audit requirements: In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.
503 The auditee may elect to have a program-specific audit conducted under certain limited circumstances. , Sufficient records must be established and maintained to enable the recipient and HUD to determine whether ESG requirements are being met. All records pertaining to each fiscal year of ESG funds must be retained for the greater of 5 years or the period specified under 24 CFR 576.
500(y). Retention Period: 1 Years Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details.
Additional Information: System does not allow to select N/A Domestic Assistance Program that uses Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA): Basis for Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) Delineations: Purpose of Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) Delineations: Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA) Delineations: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Community Planning and Development; Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs, 451 7th Street, SW, Room 7260.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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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.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.