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Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program is sponsored by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program provides grants to local jurisdictions to resolve critical encampment issues and connect people experiencing homelessness with housing and services. This program is part of California's broader efforts to address homelessness.
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Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program | California Department of Housing and Community Development Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program Program application period ERF is a competitive grant program available to assist local jurisdictions to provide services and supports to people experiencing homelessness in encampments that results in meaningful paths to safe and stable housing.
Eligible applicants include counties, Continuums of Care (CoCs), and cities of any size.
Notice of Funding Availability Round Document Name Download Link Round 5 Rolling NOFA Download Round 5 Rolling Application Portal Access Portal Round 5 Rolling Application Template Download Round 5 Rolling Budget Template Download Round 5 Rolling Caltrans Encampment Coordinator List Download Round 5 Rolling Authorized Signatory Form Download Round 5 Rolling Taxpayer ID Form Download Round 5 Rolling Payee Data Record Download HHAP, ERF, and FHC HDIS Reported Program Outcomes Dashboard ERF Grantee Self Reported Encampment Resolution Status, Estimated Persons Served, and Other Outcomes (XLS) — as of December 31, 2025 ERF Grant Program 2025 Annual Report (XLS) HPD Homelessness Grants Office Hours Encampment Resolution Funding Program hpdhomelessnessgrants@hcd.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, and Continuums of Care in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program is funded by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. 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.
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) is sponsored by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) (federally funded by HUD). This federal program provides communities with resources to address a wide range of housing and community development needs. Funds are distributed to local governments, which then may sub-grant to nonprofits.
CalHome Program is sponsored by California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The CalHome Program provides grants to local public agencies and nonprofit corporations for first-time homebuyer and housing rehabilitation assistance, homebuyer counseling, and technical assistance activities to enable low- and very low-income households to become or remain hom…
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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