Emergency Solutions Grant Program
The Emergency Solutions Grant program in West Virginia is administered through the Development Office by an appropriation from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Benefits of ESG Program
The ESG program provides homeless persons with basic shelter and essential supportive services as well as homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing. It can assist with the operational costs of the shelter facility, rental assistance for those facing imminent homelessness, re-housing those who are already experiencing homelessness, and the administration of the grant.
ESG Funding
Amount: $1,518,431
Source of Funds: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Funding Cycle: July 1 to June 30 (Matches State’s fiscal year)
Authorizing Legislation/Statue: McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act as amended by HR. 161 HEARTH Act 2009; Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21)
Eligible Applicants for ESG Grants
Those eligible for ESG funding are local units of government and nonprofit organizations, that currently provide, or plan to provide, shelter and services for homeless individuals or families in West Virginia. This includes domestic violence shelters.
