How much funding does Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program offered?

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program runs on an annual cycle.

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program

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Foundation Annual Grants for Homeless Supportive Housing Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Funder: HUD (administered locally through Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Jefferson County Department of Community Services, and City of Birmingham)

Geographic Scope: Jefferson County, Alabama and City of Birmingham

Program Purpose: The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program is designed to provide financial assistance and support to help prevent homelessness, provide emergency shelter, and facilitate the rapid re-housing of individuals and families who are homeless.

Focus Areas:

Homelessness prevention
Emergency shelter provision
Rapid re-housing of homeless individuals and families
Helping people regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing housing crisis or homelessness

Application Period: Open season for Program Year 2025-2026 applications

Required Meetings: All applicants must attend one of the following virtual meetings:

Thursday 08/29/2024 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday 09/24/2024 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10/24/2024 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 11/19/2024 10:00 a.m.

Contact Information:

Phone: 205-254-8833
Address: 730 8th Avenue West Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35204

Additional Resources:

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Jefferson County Department of Community Services
City of Birmingham Offices of Community Development

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Type: Community Development Block Grant Program and Emergency Solutions Grant Program applications

Required Steps:

Attend one of the mandatory virtual public hearings (attendance is required for all applicants)
Submit application during open season for Program Year 2025-2026

Submission Details:

Virtual meetings held in accordance with Jefferson County's Citizen Participation Plan and HUD's regulatory requirement waivers
Contact Jefferson County Department of Community Services for specific application materials and submission procedures

Contact for Application Details:

Phone: 205-254-8833
Address: 730 8th Avenue West Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35204

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What One Roof actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2023: 6
Total given: $356K
Median grant: $52K
Range: $28K–$111K

By dollars: Alabama 100%. Top recipient cities: Birmingham, AL; Rainesville, AL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama · Rainesville, AL

Homelessness prevention

$111K
Cooperative Downtown Ministries (Firehouse) · Birmingham, AL

Emergency shelter

$63K
First Light Inc · Birmingham, AL

Emergency shelter & re-housing

$54K
Bridge Ministries · Birmingham, AL

Homelessness prevention

$50K
Pathways Inc · Birmingham, AL

Emergency shelter

$50K