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City of Columbus Emergency Solutions Grant Program

HUD ESG funds for emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, street outreach, HMIS, and related services.

About this program

Columbus coordinates Emergency Solutions Grant resources as part of its federal grant portfolio. ESG funds eligible homelessness response activities such as emergency shelter, street outreach, homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, HMIS, and administration.

Eligibility

Nonprofit and public agencies serving Columbus residents experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Requirements

  • Operate eligible ESG shelter, outreach, prevention, rapid rehousing, HMIS, or administration activities
  • Document client eligibility, match, services, outcomes, and expenses
  • Comply with coordinated entry, HMIS, federal reporting, procurement, and written standards