Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESGP)
Program Description | Downloads & Related Links | Contact Information
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Program Description
The Emergency Solutions (formerly "Shelter") Grants (ESG) Program provides outreach, shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention and related services to persons experiencing homelessness, or for persons in danger of becoming homeless, throughout the state. Community assistance is provided by local government entities and non-profit organizations utilizing State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission (HTF) and Federal HUD ESG funds. This program is principally designed to be the first step in a continuum of assistance to enable homeless individuals and families to move toward independent living as well as to prevent homelessness.
Are You an ESG Grantee?
(Follow this link to ESG Grantees Only Web Page)
Are You an ESG 2012 Applicant?
(Follow this link to ESG 2012 Application Process Web Page)
2012 ESG Application
Workshops and Deadlines
Full Notice
The Department of Community Affairs is announcing the 2012 application process for the Emergency Solutions (formerly “Shelter”) Grants (ESG) program. The ESG program is designed to provide housing or service resources with the goal of stable housing outcomes for “eligible” persons as defined by HUD.
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has transitioned to an online application process this year. Workshops are scheduled as follows: Macon 2/21, Savannah 2/22, Valdosta 2/22, Albany 2/22, Augusta 2/23, Norcross 2/24, Athens 2/24, Gainesville 2/27, Dalton 2/27 and Columbus 2/28.
Online deadlines are:
March 2 for a “Notice of Intent” to apply
March 19 for organizational documents
April 16 for project submissions
Please read full information online here.
2012 Application Documents (Web Page)
HUD and DCA promote ENERGY STAR in its homeless assistance programs!
All grantees are encouraged to promote energy efficiency, and are specifically encouraged to purchase and use Energy Star labeled products. For information on the Energy Star initiative go to: http://www.energystar.gov.
Downloads & Related Links
ESG and HOPWA Awards
2006-2007 ESG and HOPWA Awards - By Grantee (PDF)
2006-2007 ESG and HOPWA Awards - By DCA Region (PDF)
2007-2008 ESG and HOPWA Awards - By Grantee (PDF)
2007-2008 ESG and HOPWA Awards - By DCA Region (PDF)
2008-2009 ESG and HOPWA Awards - By Grantee (PDF)
2008-2009 ESG and HOPWA Awards - By DCA Region (PDF)
2009-2010 ESG and HOPWA Awards - By Grantee (PDF)
2010 - 2011 ESG and HOPWA Awards - By Grantee (PDF)
2011 - 2012 ESG and HOPWA Awards - By Grantee (PDF)
Contact Information
Email: Christy Hahn, State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
60 Executive Park South, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
