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City of Buffalo Emergency Solutions Grant Program

Federal ESG funds for emergency shelter, outreach, rapid rehousing, and homelessness prevention services.

About this program

Buffalo receives Emergency Solutions Grant funds to support services for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Eligible activities include emergency shelter, street outreach, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and HMIS-related work.

Eligibility

Eligible nonprofit homeless service providers, shelters, public agencies, and community partners serving Buffalo residents.

Requirements

  • Meet HUD ESG eligible activity and beneficiary requirements
  • Submit program narrative, budget, service data, and organizational compliance documentation
  • Comply with HMIS, coordinated entry, reporting, and federal grant requirements