Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Forecasted
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) supports Pennsylvania communities with rehousing, outreach, prevention, shelter, and data-system funding to help homeless and at-risk households achieve housing stability.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 minimum, no maximum; projects must finish within 18 months
Summary: Federal funding supports Pennsylvania homelessness services, housing stabilization, emergency shelters, and homeless data systems.
Key Information: Nonprofits may apply directly only for regional projects delivering services in more than one county.
Description
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered in Pennsylvania by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). It supports local efforts to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness, regain stability in permanent housing. Applicants may propose a single eligible activity or combine rehousing, outreach, prevention, shelter, and data-system activities.
The program emphasizes Housing First, low-barrier access, and coordination with local Continuums of Care (CoCs). Funded organizations use their CoC’s coordinated entry process to identify needs and prioritize assistance. DCED seeks to end homelessness quickly and efficiently for vulnerable populations while supporting housing stabilization and sustainability under Pennsylvania’s Housing Action Plan.
