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Visit funder's website →Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is sponsored by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The ESG program provides grant funding to approved units of general-purpose local government and federally recognized non-profit organizations to engage homeless individuals and families living on the street, rapidly re-house them, help operate and provide essential services in …
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Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) | California Department of Housing and Community Development Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) Program application period No longer accepting applications. The ESG program provides grant funding to approved units of general-purpose local government and federally recognized non-profit organizations.
These ESG funds are used to: Engage homeless individuals and families living on the street; Rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families; Help operate and provide essential services in emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families; and Prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless Notice of Funding Availability Year Document Name Link 2024 NOFA - Amended March 5, 2025 Download 2024 3-Year ESG Resolution Template Download 2024 1-Year ESG Resolution Template Download 2024 Exhibit A Download 2024 Exhibit B Download 2024 Exhibit D Download 2024 Exhibit E Download 2024 2024 ESG Allocation Awards Download The federal ESG program provides funds for a variety of activities to address homelessness as authorized under the federal Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act of 2009 and State program requirements.
HCD administers the ESG program with funding received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HCD distributes federal Emergency Solutions Grants funds to eligible subrecipients. Eligible Applicants and Areas to be Served HCD subgrants its funding to subrecipients in Continuum of Care (CoC) service areas that have at least one jurisdiction that does not receive ESG funds directly from HUD (“Nonentitlement”).
State ESG funded activities may serve the entire service area of the CoC but must serve Nonentitlement areas within the service area. For a list of CoC Service Areas eligible to participate in the program, refer to Appendix A of the current NOFA. ESG funds may be used for four primary activities: Street Outreach, Rapid Re-Housing Assistance, Emergency Shelter, and Homelessness Prevention.
In addition, ESG funds may be used for associated Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) costs and administrative activities for some subrecipients. Refer to the current Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for any limitations on these activities. HCD allocates its funding to the State's Continuum of Care (CoC) service areas using a single, direct-allocation method.
This method of distribution is detailed in the ESG Program Final Guidelines dated December 10, 2024 and in the ESG NOFA.
ESG CARES Act (ESG-CV) Allocation Before the ESG-CV program ended on June 30, 2024, ESG-CV funds were distributed to CoC Service Areas to either currently approved units of general-purpose local government, known as Administrative Entities (AEs), or directly to the CoC, assuming the CoC was a state and federally recognized non-profit organization and had capacity to administer the funding.
If the CoC did not meet these requirements, the CoC had to designate an AE to administer the funding for that CoC Service area. Emergency Solutions Grants Google™ Translate Disclaimer The California Housing and Community Development website uses Google™ Translate to provide automatic translation of its web pages. This translation application tool is provided for purposes of information and convenience only.
Google™ Translate is a free third-party service, which is not controlled by the California Housing and Community Development. The California Housing and Community Development is unable to guarantee the accuracy of any translation provided by Google™ Translate and is therefore not liable for any inaccurate information or changes in the formatting of the pages resulting from the use of the translation application tool.
The web pages currently in English on the California Housing and Community Development website are the official and accurate source for the program information and services the California Housing and Community Development provides. Any discrepancies or differences created in the translation are not binding and have no legal effect for compliance or enforcement purposes.
If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version. The following pages provided on the California Housing and Community Development website cannot be translated using Google™ Translate:
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Approved units of general-purpose local government and federally recognized non-profit organizations. Subrecipients are typically in Continuum of Care (CoC) service areas that do not receive ESG funds directly from HUD. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is funded by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). 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.
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.
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