Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
The Emergency Solutions Grant funds organizations outside Anchorage, AK, to support evidence-based programs addressing homelessness through shelter, outreach, rapid rehousing, and prevention, coordinated by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
Funder: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Formula-based; award amounts vary by need, geographic size, and poverty rates; annual cycle.
Summary: Supports organizations outside Anchorage, AK, to address homelessness through shelter operations, essential services, rapid rehousing, and homelessness prevention.
Key Information: For Alaska organizations serving areas outside Anchorage; local government or 501(c)(3) status required.
Description
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program provides annual formula funding to eligible organizations outside the Anchorage municipal area in Alaska. The program aims to help homeless individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. ESG funds can be used for street outreach, emergency shelter operations and essential services, rapid rehousing, and homelessness prevention activities. The program is administered by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) and is part of the broader Alaska 501 Continuum of Care.
