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
Onboarding Toolkits for ESG-Funded Programs
The Onboarding Toolkits provide a series of informational training videos and resources to orient and train new or transitioning staff in ESG-funded positions.
CoC and ESG Virtual Binders cover foundational topics from the CoC and ESG programs, with the goal to transfer basic knowledge to grantees in order to more successfully administer their projects.
Each virtual binder reflects a range of learning styles and offers a variety of ways to interact with the topics. Topics include eligible activities, grant administration, leasing and rental assistance, program components, and many more.
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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From our Federal Partners: White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights
Date Posted: January 27, 2023
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Office Hours: COVID-19 Planning and Response for Homeless Assistance Providers - Fridays at 2:30 PM EST
Date Posted: January 24, 2023
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Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – January 24, 2023
Date Posted: January 24, 2023
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From our Federal Partners: SAMHSA NOFO and Homeless Guidebook Release and Publication Webinar
Date Posted: January 20, 2023
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From our Partners: Upcoming Free Tax Assistance for Lower Income Taxpayers Webinars - January 24 and 26, 2023
Date Posted: January 18, 2023
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HUD Issues Revised Handbook 1344.1, Federal Labor Standards Requirements in HUD Programs
Date Posted: January 18, 2023
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