Emergency Solutions Grant funds available for nonprofits
Posted On: July 23, 2021
Volusia County Government has U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds available for the implementation of eligible ESG programs. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to submit applications for this funding.
The amount available for rapid re-housing is $79,686. Of these funds, $5,976 may be used for administrative costs. The amount available for homelessness prevention is $79,685. Of these funds, $5,976 may be used for administrative costs. Successful applicants will be required to provide a 100% match.
Applications are being accepted for the following program components:
- Homelessness prevention: Housing relocation and stabilization services as necessary for individuals or families who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless
- Rapid re-housing: Housing relocation and stabilization services as necessary to help individuals or families living in shelters or in places not meant for human habitation move as quickly as possible into permanent housing and achieve stability in that housing
Both programs must serve the entire county and comply with the Commission on Homelessness and Housing for Volusia and Flagler Counties written standards, which are included in the application. This funding is prohibited from serving Flagler County.
Applications are available by contacting Edina Chester at 386-736-5955, ext. 12908, or echester@volusia.org. Applications are also available at www.volusia.org/community_assistance/applications. Applications will be accepted until noon Aug. 6. Submittal instructions are included in the application.
Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II)
Pursuant to Title II of the ADA, Volusia County does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in providing or conducting its services, programs or activities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of county policies to participate in a meeting or other event, should contact the county’s ADA Title II coordinator, Jim Corbett, at 386-248-1760 no later than two business days before the event or meeting.
