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The Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) Program assists people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness. The annual competition for State ESG funds is facilitated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), however, units of local government (cities, counties, and territories) may apply to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) independently if they choose. Within the TX BoC CoC, the following ESG Recipients include not only TDHCA the State Recipient, but The City of Brownsville, Brazoria County, The City of Corpus Christi, Hidalgo County, The City of Laredo and The City of Lubbock. Recipients sub grant their ESG funds to provide: Emergency Shelter, Street Outreach, Rapid Re-housing, and Homelessness Prevention activities in their communities.

Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care Emergency Solutions Grant Overview

Useful Overview Information

Current ESG Coverage in the TX BoS CoC 

ESG Coverage Map

Once you have an executed contract with TDHCA for ESG, you can begin the onboarding process with THN. To begin this process, send an email to esg@thn.org to inform us that you have an executed contract and are ready to begin THN’s onboarding process.  We will walk you through the process. For reference and later access, here are some documents and a video that we will use in the process.

Application material for the 2022 ESG Annual Allocation for State Emergency Solutions Grant Funding through Texas Department of Housing and Communities Affairs (TDHCA) can be found on TDHCA’s website here. TDHCA is accepting competitive applications for state ESG funds from July 5th, 2022 until Friday July 29th, 2022 at 5:00pm.

Applicants needing to request a Consultation with the CoC Lead Agency must complete THN’s online form here.

The Funding Opportunity:

The 2022 ESG annual allocation Notice of Funding Availability through TDHCA can be found posted online at: https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/home-division/esgp/docs/22-ESG-NOFA.pdf

The NOFA has details on eligible activities, funding amounts, and deadlines. The funding amount available for competitive award for the TX BoS CoC is approximately: $1,157,000. Applicants should determine in which CoC region they belong so they will know how much is available within their region and whom to contact to apply for funding. (Click to View CoC Map Here). The minimum amount requested under each ESG Application, including all Program Participant Services, funds for HMIS, and Administrative funds, must be at least $75,000, and not more than $400,000.  Eligible Applicants are Units of Local Government as defined by HUD in CPD Notice 17- 10 or Private Nonprofit Organizations. Public Housing Authorities and Local Redevelopment Agencies are not federally eligible Applicants.

What is THN’s Role:

Earlier in 2022, TDHCA implemented substantial changes to their rules governing the state ESG funding process. Previously, CoC Lead Agencies like THN administered the state ESG funding competition and submitted funding recommendations to TDHCA. With the changes implemented this year, TDHCA is now in charge of administering the state ESG funding competition. For information about the competitive application process, including application deadlines and materials, please refer to the information on TDHCA’s website.

All applicants for competitive state ESG awards are required to consult with their CoC Lead Agency in the preparation of their application. Upon completing their consultation, applicants will obtain a signed version of TDCHA’s “Attachment A: 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Consultation (PDF)” document from their CoC Lead Agency and include that attachment in their application submission to TDCHA.

THN has developed the following process for state ESG applicants located within the Texas Balance of State CoC to request and obtain their consultation letter.

  • Applicants must complete THN’s Lead Agency Consultation form online, available here

  • Applicants must obtain and submit a Letter of Support from their Local Homeless Coalition (LHC)
    • Letters of Support must be emailed to esg@thn.org before THN will review their form submission
    • If no LHC exists in the area, applicants must submit two (2) Letters of Support from relevant community stakeholders, e.g. city/county governments, other homeless service providers in the area
  • THN will review the material submitted by applicants.
    • If THN needs more information to make our determination, we will reach out to schedule a follow up consultation.
    • If THN approves the applicant’s submitted material, THN will then issue a signed, completed version of TDHCA’s “Attachment A: 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Consultation” document
  • To be eligible for consideration, applicants must submit the online form and Letter(s) of submit by 5pm on Friday July 22nd, 2022.

If you have questions about THN’s consultation process or would like to discuss their proposed project, please reach out to esg@thn.org. Other questions about the state ESG competitive application process should be directed to TDHC,  esg@tdhca.state.tx.us.

TX BoS CoC ESG CARES ROUND 2 Recommendations:

October 22, 2020 Q&A Webinar Recording: 

Request for Applications Document:

Application Link:

Application Resources: 

 

The 2020 ESG Annual Allocation for State Emergency Solutions Grant Funding through Texas Department of Housing and Communities Affairs (TDHCA) Application can be found by clicking here under 2020 ESG Annual Application Materials. This is a separate funding opportunity than ESG CV Funding. See the chart below. 

 
ESG Funding Chart

The Funding Opportunity:

The 2020 ESG annual allocation Notice of Funding Availability through TDHCA can be found posted online at: https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/home-division/esgp/docs/20-ESG-NOFA.pdf

The NOFA has details on eligible activities, funding amounts, and deadlines. The funding amount for the TX BoS CoC is: $3,643,643. Applicants should determine in which CoC region they belong so they will know how much is available within their region and whom to contact to apply for funding. (Click to View CoC Map Here). The minimum amount requested under each ESG Application, including all Program Participant Services, funds for HMIS, and Administrative funds, must be at least $50,000, and not more than $300,000 for all Program Participant services proposed in the Application.  Eligible Applicants are Units of Local Government as defined by HUD in CPD Notice 17- 10 or Private Nonprofit Organizations. Public Housing Authorities and Local Redevelopment Agencies are not federally eligible Applicants.

The Application Submission Procedures Manual which TDHCA released includes the following dates: 

  • Applications will be accepted beginning on June 12, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Austin local time.
  • Applications will be accepted by the Department on an on-going basis ending June 26, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Austin local time.

What is THN’s Role:

Applicants will need the following documents filled out by THN’s ESG & SSVF Programs Coordinator, Mollie Lund. The forms include:

Mollie will begin signing the Continuum of Care Consultation and Continuum of Care Recommendation documents the week of June 15, 2020. THN will release the CoC Recommendation for 3, 7 or 10 points and what the CoC Priorities are for saying “yes or no” for the CoC Consultation document. All applicants will have both the recommendation and consultation form completed by THN by the deadline of June 26 as long as applicants send the appropriate documents (Consultation and Recommendation with their agencies name) to THN (esg@thn.org)  by the deadline.

If you have any questions about THN’s role in the ESG Annual Allocation please contact Mollie Lund at mollie@thn.org – if you have any questions specifically about the ESG Annual Allocation through TDHCA reach out to: esg@tdhca.state.tx.us.

The ESG CV Round 1 application is now closed: 
The recommendation includes the following agencies: 

7-1-2020 Round 1 ESG-CV Allocation Recommendation

This is a recommendation to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and is conditional. Applications will be presented to the TDHCA Governing Board, pending the completion of the previous participation and recommendation of the TDHCA Executive Award Review Advisory Committee. TDHCA makes the final decision regarding awards.

Closed: ESG CV Request for Applications Documents: 
Closed: Required Documents to upload within the ESG Cares Act Application in Apply for all applicants
Closed: Required Documents to upload with application in Apply if applicable
  • Local Government Approval for Emergency Shelter Component Only
  • Attachment D Audit-Certification for New Applicants Only
  • 501(c) 3 Documentation if agency is a private nonprofit
  • Environmental clearance for units of local government
  • Evidence of Partnership with an affordable housing provider
    • To receive Bonus Points (Section XII, B) for targeting homelessness prevention to households in Rapid Re-Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, or affordable housing projects, the Applicant must submit evidence of a partnership with an affordable housing provider.
      • If Applicants are partnering with another provider, they must provide an executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated between Monday, May 18, 2020 and Friday, June 5, 2020. The MOU must also outline the relationship between the two agencies.
      • If Applicants are applying for homelessness prevention dollars to support clients in their Rapid Re-Housing and/or Permanent Supportive Housing projects, they must submit a letter on Agency letterhead dated between Monday, May 18, 2020 and Friday, June 5, 2020 signed by a Member of the Agency’s Board.
  • MOU with Public Health Department
    • To receive Bonus Points (Section XII, B) for partnering with the local Public Health Department, the Applicant must provide an executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated between Monday, May 18, 2020 and Friday, June 5, 2020. The MOU must outline the relationship between the two agencies.
ESG CV Q&A Webinar May 19, 2020 
ESG-CV Funding Recommended Readings

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