The Emergency Shelter Grant Program is authorized by Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11371-11378). The grant is available to units of general local government or private non-profit organizations. The purpose of the program is to accommodate the beginning steps in Idaho's Continuum of Care process by preventing homelessness and providing Emergency Shelter that meets immediate needs and enables the homeless population to move toward independent living. If you would like additional information about the ESG program, you may email IHFA Grant Programs at grants@ihfa.org or call 1-877-4GRANTS.
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Federal Resources:
ESG Information
ESG Deskguide
ESG 24 CFR 576
ESG Authorizing legislation
Application Information:
Substantial Amendment to 2011 Action Plan
Request for Public Comment - English
2011 ESG Program Solicitation
2011 Notice of Program Solicitation
IHFA ESG Forms and Manuals:
ESG Request for Funds
ESG Operations Billing Sheet
ESG Services Billing Sheet
Homeless Client File Summary
ESG Hourly Billing Rate Calculation
ESG Allowable Expenses
2011 ESG Policy Manual