This week, the California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) announced the release of the
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of approximately $1.7
million in disencumbered federal funds for the Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG) program, for Homelessness Prevention
activities only. Awarded funds will range from $75,000-$200,000
per applicant.
Eligible applicants include general-purpose local governments,
including counties, or state and federally recognized non-profit
organizations that have the capacity to administer the funding.
Applicants must have HCD approved Homelessness Prevention
policies and procedures, as well as an Authorizing Resolution
validly approved by the applicant’s governing board.
Applications will be received “Over the Counter,” meaning they
will be reviewed on a first come first served basis until all
funds are exhausted. The application must be accessed through the
eCivis
portal. Additional information and resources on the ESG
program can be found on HCD’s
website.
