The Emergency Shelter Grant Program is authorized by Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11371-11378). The grant is available to units of general local government or private non-profit organizations. The purpose of the program is to accommodate the beginning steps in Idaho's Continuum of Care process by preventing homelessness and providing Emergency Shelter that meets immediate needs and enables the homeless population to move toward independent living. If you would like additional information about the ESG program, you may email IHFA Grant Programs at grants@ihfa.org or call 1-877-4GRANTS.
Federal Resources:
ESG Information ESG Deskguide ESG 24 CFR 576 ESG Authorizing legislation
Application Information:
2013 Shelter Operations and Shelter Services Request for Public Comment - English
ESG Request for Funds ESG Operations Billing Sheet ESG Services Billing Sheet Homeless Client File Summary ESG Hourly Billing Rate Calculation ESG Allowable Expenses 2011 ESG Policy Manual