Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program
Forecasted
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program supports Tennessee nonprofits and local governments providing outreach, shelter, prevention, rapid re-housing, and data services to help people regain stable housing.
Funder: Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Eligibility screening) | June 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: $35,000–$125,000 requested; awards may increase to $150,000 through reallocation; dollar-for-dollar match
Summary: Supports Tennessee nonprofits and local governments providing outreach, shelter, prevention, rapid re-housing, and homelessness data services.
Key Information: Applicants must pass eligibility screening before receiving an invitation to apply and serve outside HUD ESG entitlement communities.
Description
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) administers federal Emergency Solutions Grants funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on behalf of Tennessee. Competitive grants support local governments and qualifying nonprofits helping individuals and families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness regain stability in permanent housing.
Funding supports street outreach, emergency shelter services and operations, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data collection. The program seeks to shorten homelessness, increase exits to permanent housing, and limit returns to homelessness within one year. Preference goes to programs addressing priorities identified by HUD, Tennessee, and the local Continuum of Care (CoC), with an emphasis on housing solutions without unnecessary barriers.
