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.
Program Bulletins
2022
2022 ESG Application Notice (6/1/2022)
2022 Notice of Funding Availability (6/1/2022)
2021
ESG-CV2 Application Notice (5/21/2021)
2021 ESG Application Notice (5/21/2021)
Notice of Funding Availability 2021 (5/21/2021)
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
Resources for Service Providers
ESG Federal Regulations
At Risk of Homelessness
Homeless Definition
Fair Market Rent
Staff Contacts
Tamara Stewart
AVP, Grant Mangement
Phone: 601.718.4654
Faye McCall
Federal Grant Program Coordinator
Phone: 601.718.4668