January 29, 2026

2026 Emergency Solutions Grants Application Workshop Announcement

The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is announcing the 2026 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program competition.  The ESG Program is designed to provide housing or service resources with the goal of stable housing outcomes for eligible persons, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The 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 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 experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to move toward housing sustainability. DCA ESG Program does not provide direct services to individuals or households.

The ESG Program competition will open on Monday, April 13, 2026 and all applications, supporting documents, and organizational documentation will be due on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Information regarding the 2026 ESG Program competition will be posted on the ESG Program webpage.

Program Workshops

DCA will offer four (4) in person ESG Program workshops to go over the projects, the application process, organizational documents, and the application timeline.  Please click the link below to register for the location of your choice. These workshops are scheduled for:

  • Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 9:00 am  - 11:45 am

    This session is exclusively available to registrants of the Department of Community Affairs Homeless and Special Needs Housing, Housing Symposium in Savannah, GA.
     

  • Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Microbusiness Enterprise Center
    230 S. Jackson St.
    Albany, GA, 31701

    Click Here to Register
     

  • Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Advocates for Children
    827 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE
    Cartersville, GA, 30120

    Click Here to Register
     

  • Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

    River Edge Behavioral Health
    175 Emery Hwy
    Macon, GA 31217

    Click Here to Register 

Have Questions?

For assistance with the DCA ESG Program, please contact: