Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)
What is this Program?
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program is authorized by subtitle B of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 113711378). The program makes grants for rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelter for the homeless, for the payment of certain expenses related to operating emergency shelters, for essential services related to emergency shelters, street outreach for the homeless, homeless prevention, and rapid re-housing assistance.
Funding Cycle
The following is a general timeline that the City of Bridgeport follows to access and disburse HUD funds:
| 1. December | NOFA released by HUD. |
| 2. January | Applications open for subrecipients through online portal ZoomGrants. |
| 3. January | Technical Assistance Workshops for subrecipients. |
| 4. February | Applications due. |
| 5. March | Public Hearings: Citizen’s Union, City Council. |
| 6. April | City Council Approval. |
| 7. May | Annual Action Plan submittal to HUD, identifying subrecipient allocations. |
| 8. June | HUD approval of Annual Action Plan. |
| 9. July-September | City and Subrecipient Contracts executed. |
| 10. August-June | Subrecipient reimbursements processed to distribute funds. |
Application
Application period from January 5, 2024 - February 9, 2024
https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/BRIDGEPORTCT/Participant
Application Checklist
The following information is necessary for successful completion of the application:
- Audit
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- IRS 990
- Articles of Incorporation
- Financial Policies and Procedures
- Scope of Services
- Budget
- Board Minutes: last three
- Optional: Add Letters of Support
- Certificate of Insurance
Additional Resources
If you would like to apply for this program or have any questions please contact:
Milta Feliciano, Program Manager
203-576-8139
Milta.Feliciano@bridgeportct.gov