Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Forecasted
The Emergency Solutions Grant by Idaho Housing and Finance Association funds evidence-based programs to prevent and address homelessness through outreach, shelter, rental aid, and housing stabilization in Idaho.
Funder: Idaho Housing and Finance Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Intent to Apply, projected) | July 2027 (Application, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $1.1 million total annually, awarded to 35–45 projects; individual grant sizes vary.
Summary: Supports Idaho's coordinated efforts to prevent and address homelessness through outreach, shelter, rental aid, and housing stabilization.
Key Information: 100% match required; open to nonprofits and local government agencies in Idaho.
Description
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, administered by the Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA), provides critical funding to support Idaho’s statewide response to homelessness. The program is designed to both prevent homelessness and assist individuals and families currently experiencing housing instability to regain permanent housing. ESG funds are used for street outreach, emergency shelter operations and renovation, rental assistance, and housing stabilization services. The program is a foundational component of Idaho’s coordinated crisis response system and is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
