Guides, tools, webinars, and other resources are provided to assist Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program grantees and program partners in designing and implementing their programs.
eCart CSV Export Submission Steps for Subrecipients
This reference sheet is intended to clarify for ESG subrecipients the Comma Separated Value (CSV) export process for the ESG-CAPER Annual Reporting Tool (eCart). The resource takes subrecipients through each step, following the flow of data from the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) through the submission of data to their ESG recipients.
Date Published: June 2016
eCart (ESG-CAPER Annual Reporting Tool) and Guide
ESG recipients will use this tool to report aggregated ESG Program report information. eCart is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that is configured to load report level, aggregate information from an HMIS and produce all statistical information required by HUD on program participants served in ESG-funded projects. The information in eCart replaces all data previously collected on screen CR-65 in the eCon Planning Suite.
Note: The eCart Guide is embedded on the first tab of eCart.
Date Published: October 2015
This resource identifies the requirements to which vendors must adhere when programming the new ESG-CAPER report so that the ESG CAPER Annual Report Tool (eCART) is able to properly sort and organize data during the HMIS Comma-Separated Value (CSV) import process.
Date Published: July 2015
ESG Checklist of Requirements for the Homelessness Portions of Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan
This checklist, which focuses on the homelessness-related sections of the Annual Action Plan, can assist recipients in drafting an accurate and complete submission in accordance with the regulations. Please note that only the elements of the Annual Action Plan specifically related to homelessness planning and ESG are included in this checklist.
Date Published: December 2012
This outline is provided as a checklist to ensure an accurate and complete submission of the substantial amendment in accordance with the details of the Notice of the FY 2011 Substantial Amendment Process for Recipients of ESG Program Funds.
Date Published: March 2012
ESG and Consolidated Plan Conforming Amendments: An Overview of Changes
This resource identifies changes to Con Plan requirements, provides the locations of requirements in the eCon Planning Suite template screens, and provides guidance on these requirements.
Date Published: April 2015
ESG Minimum Habitability Standards for Emergency Shelters and Permanent Housing
This document explains when minimum habitability standards for permanent housing funded under the Rapid Re-housing and Homelessness Prevention components of ESG apply. Accompanying this document are checklists, which offer an optional format for documenting compliance with the appropriate standards.
Date Published: April 2014
Consolidated Plan in IDIS Desk Guide
This manual provides instructions on how to use the Consolidated Plan Template in IDIS Online.
Date Published: March 2015
ESG Program Components Quick Reference Guide
This guide highlights the five program components for the ESG Program and provides a list of corresponding ESG activities for each component.
Date Published: June 2013
ESG Rent Reasonableness and Fair Market Rent
This resource provides an explanation of Fair Market Rents and rent reasonableness requirements in the ESG Program Interim Rule and describes how to determine and document compliance with each.
Date Published: June 2013
This matrix is designed to provide ESG recipients and subrecipients with a quick reference for assessing which ESG standards apply when providing rental assistance or housing relocation and stabilization services under the Rapid Re-Housing or Homelessness Prevention components of the ESG Program.
Date Published: March 2013
Rapid Re-Housing: ESG vs. CoC Guide
This document summarizes the significant similarities and differences in the eligible costs and programmatic requirements for rapid re-housing assistance administered under the CoC Program and the ESG Program.
Date Published: March 2013
ESG Checklist of Requirements for the Homelessness Portions of Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan
This checklist, which focuses on the homelessness-related sections of the Annual Action Plan, can assist recipients in drafting an accurate and complete submission in accordance with the regulations. Please note that only the elements of the Annual Action Plan specifically related to homelessness planning and ESG are included in this checklist.
Date Published: December 2012
Emergency Solutions Grants State Recipient Consultation with Continuums of Care
This document is intended to provide State agencies responsible for administering the ESG Program with a range of suggestions on how to approach required consultation with both local and “Balance of State” CoCs.
Date Published: September 2012
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Assistance: A Comparison of HPRP and ESG Requirements
This document compares selected program requirements under the Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention components of the Emergency Solutions Grants Program and HPRP.
Date Published: August 2012
The Homeless Definition and Eligibility for SHP, SPC, and ESG
This document provides a high-level overview of eligibility for the Supportive Housing Program, Shelter Plus Care Program, and Emergency Solutions Grants program by Category of Homelessness.
Date Published: May 2012
This outline is provided as a checklist to ensure an accurate and complete submission of the substantial amendment in accordance with the details of the Notice of the FY 2011 Substantial Amendment Process for Recipients of ESG Program Funds.
Date Published: March 2012
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) FY 2011 Substantial Amendment Process and Other Related Information
This Notice advises the public of the award amounts and spending restrictions on the second allocation of FY 2011 ESG funding.
Date Published: January 2012
Criteria and Recordkeeping Requirements for Definition of Homelessness
This two-page document provides a high-level overview of the homeless definition by outlining the criteria for defining homelessness and the recordkeeping requirements based on four categories under which individuals and families may qualify as homeless.
Date Published: January 2012
Criteria for Definition of At Risk of Homelessness
This one-pager provides a high-level overview of the criteria for defining individuals and families who may qualify as at risk of homelessness under three categories, including: 1) individuals and families; 2) unaccompanied children and youth; and 3) families with children and youth.
Date Published: January 2012
Emergency Solutions Grants Program: Using IDIS for Financial Management Webinar
This introductory webinar reviews the implementation of Grant Based Accounting principles for ESG, highlights the key ESG financial management capabilities of IDIS data, identifies the components of ESG financial management reports in IDIS, and begins to explain how recipients can use these reports for financial management of the ESG program.
Date Published: July 2015
CAPER Webinar for ESG Recipients and Subrecipients
This webinar held on January 16, 2014 focuses on how to prepare, complete, and submit the ESG-only portion of the CAPER using the eCon Planning Suite in IDIS while providing context to better understand the “transition” CAPER and HUD’s expectations for its completion. As the entities required to complete the CAPER, ESG recipients are the primary audience. However, this webinar is also relevant to ESG subrecipients, contractors, and CoCs that are involved in providing data to ESG recipients for the CAPER.
Date Published: January 2014
This webinar, held on July 31, 2013, as part of the Ready, SET, Go! webinar series, will review the data collection and reporting requirements for the ESG CAPER. Trainers will provide an overview of the ESG CAPER questions, and identify the resources and assistance available to help generate this report.
Date Published: January 2014
Building the Bridge: HPRP to ESG Webinar
This webinar, held on May 22, 2012 and rebroadcast on May 24, 2012 as part of the Ready, SET, Go! webinar series, applies lessons learned from the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) to the implementation of the new Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program. Understanding the overlapping goals and programmatic details of the two programs will help identify where to focus planning efforts to ensure a successful transition as many jurisdictions close out HPRP and implement the new ESG program under the ESG Interim Rule.
Date Published: May 2012
At Risk Status and Income: Recordkeeping Requirements Webinar for ESG Grantees
This webinar describes recordkeeping requirements for the At-Risk of Homelessness Definition and Income.
Date Published: May 2012
Homeless Status: Recordkeeping Requirements Webinar
This webinar is the first in a two-part series on documentation. It describes recordkeeping requirements for the Final Rule of the Definition of Homelessness.
Date Published: March 2012
Substantial Amendment Process for the Second Allocation of the FY 2011 ESG Funds Webinar
The webinar also provides an overview of the key requirements associated with expending the second allocation of FY 2011 Emergency Solutions Grants funds and calculating the expenditure limit for emergency shelter and street outreach activities.
Date Published: January 2012
General Program Requirements for ESG Webinar
This webinar provides an overview of program requirements for the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program.
Date Published: January 2012
Determining Homeless and At-Risk Status, Income and Disability Webinar
This webinar will provide a comprehensive introduction to HUD’s Homeless Definition Final Rule and the new at-risk of homelessness definition included in the Emergency Solutions Grants Program Final Rule.
Date Published: December 2012
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program Components and Activities Webinar
This webinar reviews the Emergency Solutions Grants program including the five components, eligible costs and activities, and key program requirements.
Date Published: November 2011
Changes to Consolidated Plan Regulations in the Interim ESG Rule Webinar
This webinar provides an overview of key changes to the Consolidated Plan regulations in the Interim ESG Rule.
Date Published: November 2011
Introduction to the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program Webinar
This webinar provides a general overview of the Emergency Solutions Grants program including information on the purpose of ESG, the five components of ESG and their eligible costs, program requirements, and grant administration.
Date Published: November 2011
Emergency Solutions Grants Program: Preparing for HMIS Participation Webinar
This webinar was designed to assist CoCs in understanding and implementing the steps necessary to prepare ESG recipients and subrecipients for meeting HMIS participation requirements.
Date Published: October 2011