Emergency Solutions Grant
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program provides outreach, shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention and related services to persons experiencing homelessness or persons in danger of becoming homeless throughout the state. This program is specifically designed to be the first step in a continuum of assistance which will enable homeless individuals and families to move toward independent living as well as prevent future homelessness.
ESG grants are awarded to eligible non-profits and local units of government within the state.
CARES Act
State of Mississippi Plan to Carry Out
Emergency Solutions Grant Activities Authorized by Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
Citizen Participation Policy and Procedures Amendment
Citizens Participation: Policy and Procedures
2019 Annual Action Plan AP-30 Method of Distribution Amendment for Disaster Activity
2019 Annual Action Plan
Need to Apply?
2020
2020 ESG Application
2020 ESG Application Manual
Attachment A- Local Government Certification
Attachment B - Self Scoring Form
Attachment C- Applicant Experience Form
Project Narrative Guide
2019
2019 ESG Application for Funding
2019 ESG Application Manual
Local Government Certification
Self Scoring Form
Applicant Experience Form
Budget Form
Project Narrative Guide
2018
2018 ESG Application for Funding
2018 ESG Application Manual
2018 ESG Scoring Sheet
2018 ESG Scoring Guide
2017
2017 ESG Application for Funding
2017 ESG Application Manual
2017 ESG Scoring Sheet
2017 ESG Scoring Guide
Already Awarded?
ESG Implementation Manual (2019)
Affidavit of Arrears
Assistance Checklist
Employment Verification Form
ESG Application
Habitability Standards Checklist
2017 HUD Income Guidelines
HUD Lead Screening Worksheet
Income Eligibility Worksheet
Rent Reasonableness Checklist
Rental Assistance Agreement
Termination Assistance Notice
Program Awards
Current
2018 ESG Program Awards
2018 ESG Program Awards Board Action Recommendation
Past
Program Bulletins
#20-002 ESG Application (3/16/2020)
Notice of Funding Availability 2020 (3/9/2020)
#20-001 Program Scoring Factors for Public Comment (2/13/20)
MHC Awards Supplemental Funding for the Emergency Solutions Grant
Notice of Funding Availability
Agencies Receive funding for 2016 ESG Program
Resources for Service Providers
ESG Federal Regulations
At Risk of Homelessness
Homeless Definition
Fair Market Rent