Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG)
Forecasted
The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce supports data-driven homelessness prevention and shelter services in rural Oklahoma.
Funder: Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary; annual statewide pool is determined by HUD allocation. Typical grants range from ~$30,000–$140,000 per subrecipient, 12-month project period.
Summary: Supports nonprofits in rural Oklahoma to provide emergency shelter, housing assistance, and services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; future cycles may update requirements and deadlines.
Description
The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, is a competitive grant that funds private nonprofits and community action agencies serving rural Oklahoma (outside Oklahoma City and Tulsa entitlement areas). ESG supports emergency shelter operations, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and related supportive services for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The program is aligned with HUD’s Continuum of Care framework and requires active engagement in local homelessness planning and data systems.
