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"Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program is sponsored by California Interagency Council on Homelessness / California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This competitive grant program assists local jurisdictions in providing services and support to individuals experiencing homelessness in encampments, leading to meaningful paths to safe and stable housing.
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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 Frequently Asked Questions 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 Walkthrough Slides Download Round 5 Rolling Contract and Disbursement Guidance 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 March 31, 2026 ERF Grant Program 2026 Annual Report HPD Homelessness Grants Office Hours Encampment Resolution Funding Program hpdhomelessnessgrants@hcd.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include counties, Continuums of Care (CoCs), and cities of any size. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program is funded by California Interagency Council on Homelessness / California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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