Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
This program serves the Alaska 501 Continuum of Care program which includes all of Alaska outside the Anchorage municipal area. ESG is focused on addressing the needs of homeless people in emergency or transitional shelters to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.
Grant Funding Availability
The ESG program provides funding to (1) engage homeless individuals and families living on the street; (2) improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families; (3) help operate these shelters; (4) provide essential services to shelter residents; (5) rapidly rehouse homeless individuals and families; and (6) prevent families/individuals from becoming homeless.
ESG is a formula grant program and eligible recipients generally consist of metropolitan cities, urban counties, territories, and states, as defined in 24 CFR 576.2. The ESG funding formula is based on geographic size, population, and poverty rates. All recipients must consult with the Continuum(s) of Care operating in the jurisdiction to determine how to subgrant ESG funds.
Who May Apply
- Units of local government (except the Municipality of Anchorage)
- 501(c)(3) organizations (operating outside of the Municipality of Anchorage)
Reference Materials
Manuals
Sample Forms
- 2024 Alaska Specific HMIS Data Standards Manual
- AKHMIS Basic Data Collection Guide
- 2024 HUD Data Standards Manual
- Sample ESG Income Verification
- Sample ESG Eligibility Documentation
- Sample ESG Rent Reasonableness Form
- HUD Rent Reasonableness and Fair Market Rent Calculation Guide
- Lead Based Paint Screening Form
- Rental Assistance Agreement ESG Specific - VAWA and Notice
Contact Information
Jennifer Smerud
Service Program Lead
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
PO Box 101020
Anchorage, AK 99510
907-330-8276
800-478-2432 (outside of Anchorage)
907-338-2585 (fax)