Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program

The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, administered by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Office of Homeless Solutions with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), assists individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis. Applicants must be recognized service provider agencies or Housing Assessment and Resource Agencies (HARAs) that coordinate homeless services across Michigan communities. Applicants must comply with mandatory certifications, including Fair Housing, Conflict of Interest, Administrative Compliance, Single Audit, Fiduciary Officer Compensation, and Minimum Standards for Emergency Shelter. Eligible projects include Street Outreach, Emergency Shelter, Homelessness Prevention, Rapid Re-Housing, HMIS data integration, and grant administration. Organizations applying for ESG funding must submit the ESG application package, Exhibit 1 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) materials, required certifications, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to MSHDA.