Emergency Solutions Grants Program
The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act) amended the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, revising the Emergency Shelter Grants Program in significant ways and renaming it the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program. The ESG Interim Rule took effect on January 4, 2012. The change in the program’s name, from Emergency Shelter Grants to Emergency Solutions Grants, reflects the change in the program’s focus from addressing the needs of homeless people in emergency or transitional shelters to assisting people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.
- Learn about ESG Requirements
- View ESG Law, Regulations, and Notices
- View the SNAPS Weekly Focus
- View SNAPS-Shots
- View Other ESG Program Information
COVID-19 Resources for Homeless Providers
The recent emergence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) calls for enhanced cooperation between public health authorities, homeless service systems, and other partners at the local level. Visit the Disease Risks and Homelessness page for the latest SNAPS information and resources.
ESG Program Guides, Tools, and Webinars
Guides, tools, webinars, and other resources are provided to assist grantees and program partners in designing and implementing their programs.
Homelessness Programs Toolkit for State ESG Recipients
View ESG Program Guides, Tools, and Webinars
View ESG Peer to Peer Resources
ESG News & Announcements
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COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – December 15, 2020
Date Posted: December 15, 2020
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Deadline Extension for LSA Data Validation – January 15, 2021
Date Posted: December 15, 2020
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Office Hours: COVID-19 Planning and Response for Homeless Assistance Providers - Fridays at 2:30 PM EST
Date Posted: December 14, 2020
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IDIS 11.22 Release Notification
Date Posted: December 11, 2020
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Register Today: Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Office Hours Sessions – Next Session: December 15, 2020
Date Posted: December 11, 2020
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Register Today: SAMHSA HHRC Webinar: Eviction Prevention and Housing Retention During and After COVID-19 – December 16, 2020 – 3:00 PM EST
Date Posted: December 08, 2020
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