Indianapolis Emergency Solutions Grant

Funder: City of Indianapolis: Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD)

The Indianapolis Emergency Solutions Grant provides vital assistance to the community by funding emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, street outreach, and homelessness prevention services. Managed by the City of Indianapolis' Department of Metropolitan Development, this grant is available annually to non-profit organizations, with applications released in the fall and awards announced in the winter. The program is designed to address homelessness through targeted support based on population demographics, ensuring that essential services reach those in need.

ESG is an entitlement grant that provides emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, street outreach, homelessness prevention and diversion, and HMIS (Homelessness Management Information System) services to the Indianapolis community. Applications are released to community non-profit organizations in the fall of each year, awards are announced in the winter of each year, and contracts begin on April 1st of each year.
The ESG Program is a categorical grant allocated according to population and other demographic factors to eligible jurisdictions nationwide. The City of Indianapolis is the designated recipient for ESG funds.