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Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) / California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The ESG program provides 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 emergency shelters, and prevent homelessness. Activities include street outreach, rapid re-housing assistance, emergency shelter, and homelessness prevention.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Units of general-purpose local government and federally recognized non-profit organizations. 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) / California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Florida. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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