Emergency Solutions Grant Program
The Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds Illinois communities to improve emergency shelters, provide rapid rehousing, and deliver services that address homelessness and housing instability.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies; supports essential services, shelter operations, and rapid rehousing activities. Award size and duration depend on state allocation and program needs.
Summary: Supports communities in Illinois to address homelessness and housing instability through funding for emergency shelters, services, and rapid rehousing.
Description
The Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG), administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services, provides funding to help communities address homelessness and support individuals and families facing housing instability. The program aims to increase the quality and number of emergency shelters, facilitate rapid rehousing, and prevent future episodes of homelessness through a variety of supportive services and interventions. Funding is typically allocated to support shelter operations, essential services, street outreach, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing activities.
