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 – January 19, 2021
Date Posted: January 19, 2021
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Office Hours: COVID-19 Planning and Response for Homeless Assistance Providers - Fridays at 2:30 PM EST
Date Posted: January 19, 2021
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Reminder: ESG-CV Quarterly Report – Due January 30, 2021
Date Posted: January 19, 2021
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Weekly COVID-19 Vaccine Update for Homeless Service Providers – January 16, 2021
Date Posted: January 16, 2021
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Register Today: Final Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Office Hours: January 19, 2021
Date Posted: January 15, 2021
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TODAY: Deadline for Official 2019 and 2020 LSA Data Submissions
Date Posted: January 15, 2021
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