Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in eligible regions to address the needs of those who are experiencing homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the following categories of service: Emergency Shelter, Homeless Prevention, Hotel Motel Vouchers, Rapid Re-Housing, Street Outreach, Supportive Services, and HOPWA.
The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program provides street outreach, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and related services to persons experiencing homelessness or in danger of becoming homeless throughout the state. Sub-awards are provided to local government entities and non-profit organizations utilizing State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission (HTF) and Federal HUD ESG funds. These agencies then deliver program services at the local level. This program is principally designed to operate within a continuum of assistance that enables individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to move toward housing sustainability.
For additional information on each of the categories listed above, see each application link in Contacts, below.
Additional Geographic Information:
DCA’s entitlement area serves 125 counties in Georgia that excludes the 29 county metropolitan Atlanta area and the 5 county metropolitan Augusta area.Estimated Size of Grant:
All households must be connected to a permanent housing project with a goal of moving from the hotel/motel to permanent housing within 30 days.
Apply here for Emergency Shelter: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgn.ecivis.com%2FGO%2Fgn_redir%2FT%2F1bgb3zerkxo5f&data=04%7C01%7CHarvinder.Makkar%40dca.ga.gov%7C584f27d7a4484a9f019708da1417fd34%7Cdc9db449fad64fcd899014394088d4ec%7C0%7C0%7C637844390536427891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=EJGCNT44tIMk54JBPt%2Fk1RUNOcnxL%2BE1zmQu7qc3gnU%3D&reserved=0
Apply here for Homeless Prevention: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgn.ecivis.com%2FGO%2Fgn_redir%2FT%2F1esicsmytni1g&data=04%7C01%7CHarvinder.Makkar%40dca.ga.gov%7C584f27d7a4484a9f019708da1417fd34%7Cdc9db449fad64fcd899014394088d4ec%7C0%7C0%7C637844390536427891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lCGoGWbbWLCBahEecz6JWZFogv5kU4MOqMS6ElONvWc%3D&reserved=0
Apply here for Hotel Motel Voucher: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgn.ecivis.com%2FGO%2Fgn_redir%2FT%2F1hqu15slvgu2e&data=04%7C01%7CHarvinder.Makkar%40dca.ga.gov%7C584f27d7a4484a9f019708da1417fd34%7Cdc9db449fad64fcd899014394088d4ec%7C0%7C0%7C637844390536427891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=f55MMrs2vb8hzZuP4M4zY2J2x0Q5%2FM5whKHywDjHoUs%3D&reserved=0
Apply here for Rapid Re-Housing: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgn.ecivis.com%2FGO%2Fgn_redir%2FT%2Fbe2n0mcibxqj&data=04%7C01%7CHarvinder.Makkar%40dca.ga.gov%7C584f27d7a4484a9f019708da1417fd34%7Cdc9db449fad64fcd899014394088d4ec%7C0%7C0%7C637844390536427891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=M8BkFZKb19itxwPQ%2BEaWtsljSEsiraXoPpamw%2B1XEF4%3D&reserved=0
Apply here for Street Outreach: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgn.ecivis.com%2FGO%2Fgn_redir%2FT%2F1hrtiuppyo4qd&data=04%7C01%7CHarvinder.Makkar%40dca.ga.gov%7C584f27d7a4484a9f019708da1417fd34%7Cdc9db449fad64fcd899014394088d4ec%7C0%7C0%7C637844390536427891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=d3yyjp0GRrv9L5H7XmGiJyWTkOW3cU14wcOUN24OEO4%3D&reserved=0
Apply here for Supportive Services Only: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgn.ecivis.com%2FGO%2Fgn_redir%2FT%2F1xn9t7yenulrj&data=04%7C01%7CHarvinder.Makkar%40dca.ga.gov%7C584f27d7a4484a9f019708da1417fd34%7Cdc9db449fad64fcd899014394088d4ec%7C0%7C0%7C637844390536427891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=%2F7ihq8famKeIYXmO%2FMrYjE5XPzPAqOHI2L5EePp0xow%3D&reserved=0
Apply here for HOPWA: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgn.ecivis.com%2FGO%2Fgn_redir%2FT%2F1tlj820d0807a&data=04%7C01%7CHarvinder.Makkar%40dca.ga.gov%7C584f27d7a4484a9f019708da1417fd34%7Cdc9db449fad64fcd899014394088d4ec%7C0%7C0%7C637844390536427891%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=WSlmPzTO0YM6piqIxBxyZO5XEPAjnY94UH0X6dBJjwE%3D&reserved=0
All ESG Program application questions or concerns should be referred to LaDrina M. Jones (LaDrina.Jones@dca.ga.gov).
All HOPWA application questions or concerns should be referred to Michelle Carter (Michelle.Carter@dca.ga.gov).
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability or age. For a reasonable accommodation or if you need an alternative format or language, please contact at: (404) 679-4840 or fairhousing@dca.ga.gov.
Georgia DCA
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 679-4840
(800) 359-4663