Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG)

The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program provides assistance for the state's homeless population through grants to local units of government and non-profit organizations for operations/maintenance and essential services of existing emergency shelter and rapid re-housing assistance.

Examples of eligible projects include:

•    Operation and maintenance expenses
•    Re-Housing and Homeless Prevention

Program Facts

Assistance for the homeless is the goal of the Emergency Shelter Grants Program. Municipalities and counties, as well as non-profit organizations that operate homeless shelters, may apply for ESG grants. ESG funds must be matched by funds from other sources on a dollar per dollar basis.

Audits

All federally funded projects must meet federal audit requirements. For more information please select audits.

For HUD Reference Material and Regulations, visit the HUD website.

ESG Reference Materials
ESG Regulations

The following documents are available for download:

Word documents

2013 ESG Application (pdf)
2013 ESG Application Manual
Funding Certification Form 
ESG General Requirements
Application-Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing
Employment verification Form 1-22-08
ESG Affidavit of Arrears
ESG Assistance Checklist
ESG Termination of Assistance Notice
Rental Assistance Agreement

Excel documents

1720 2011 ESG Monthly Report
1719 2012 ESG Monthly Report
ESG Request for Cash

PDF documents

CSD Policy Statement #09-003 on HUD Section 3 Reporting
ESG Habitability Standards Checklist
ESG Lead-Based Paint Checklist
ESG Reasonableness Checklist
HUD Section 3 Reporting Form #60002
2013 HUD Income Limits

Link

Federal Funded Projects Compliance Guidance and Forms

For more information:
community@mississippi.org

 

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