Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Year 53 (2027-2028) Request for Proposals

Please note that ESG funding is extremely competitive and not all applicants will receive funding. The City of Syracuse's allocation is always estimated until we receive our final allocation letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The decision to fund is based, in part, on how well the proposed program aligns with NBD's strategic funding priorities as outlined in our 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and provided above. Reservations i. The City of Syracuse reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received. ii. The City of Syracuse reserves the right to seek additional information from organizations, especially those not previously funded by the City. iii. The City of Syracuse reserves the right to establish spending guidelines for all projects. Homeless Definition: "Individuals and families who lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence; this includes a subset for an individual who resides in an emergency shelter or a place not meant for human habitation and who is exiting an institution where he or she temporarily resided; individuals and families who will imminently lose their primary nighttime residence; unaccompanied youth and families with children and youth who are defined as homeless under other federal statutes who do not otherwise qualify as homeless under the definition by HUD; Individuals and families who are fleeing, or are attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking or other dangers or life threatening conditions that relate to violence against the individual or family member". Eligibility Requirements: Applicants may be non-profit agencies and local governmental entities that provide direct services to homeless persons or persons at risk of becoming homeless. ESG Match requirements are 100% from non-ESG sources. Match sources must be listed on the budget worksheet and can be cash or in-kind. Agencies must have a 1:1 match to ESG funding. ESG funding may be used by shelters and other service providers for five main categories of eligible activities: Rapid Rehousing Activities (24 CFR 576.104): Aiding individuals and families who are literally homeless, to transition as quickly as possible into permanent housing. Homeless Prevention Activities (24 CFR 576.103): Individuals and families who are at imminent risk or at risk of homelessness, meaning those who qualify under paragraph (2) and (3) of the homeless definition or those who qualify as at risk of homelessness. Individuals and families must have an income at or below 30% of AMI. Street Outreach (24 CFR 576.101): Providing outreach, engagement, case management, emergency and/or mental health services, transportation or services to special populations are essential street outreach services for unsheltered individuals and families. Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) (24 CFR 576.107): Under HEARTH, HMIS participation is a statutory requirement for ESG recipients and sub-recipients.