Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)

Emergency Shelter Grantis a program for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). ESG is designed to be the first step in a continuum of assistance to prevent homelessness and to enable homeless individuals and families to move toward independent living.

Funding is provided to the State on a formula basis from HUD.

The State Homeless Coordinating Committee allocates funds as part of a competitive application process. Agencies participating in the following eligible categorical spending for ESG are encouraged to apply. (See below for application information)

1. Emergency Shelter Renovation, Rehabilitation or Conversion
2. Essential Services (Case Management Programs)
3. Shelter Operational Costs (Utilities, Rent, Repairs, Insurance, etc.)
4. Homeless Prevention (Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance, Mediation Programs)

Agencies receiving ESG funds must match the grant dollar-for-dollar, either with other funds or the value of in-kind donations.  This match must be within the same program as the grant award. (For example: an agency that receives $5,000 for a rental assistance program must provide $5,000 from other monetary sources or in-kind contributions to the rental assistance program.).  Several restrictions on ESG funding exist. 

For further information regarding program compliance please contact: Pema Chagzoetsang,Program Specialist for ESG or
Jon Hardy, Director.

FY09 Applications for ESG are online at http://webgrants.community.utah.gov

2009 Application Links:

• ESG FY09 Application Instructions