ESG Funding Opportunities

HUD Information

The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program is designed to provide financial assistance and support to help prevent homelessness, provide emergency shelter, and facilitate the rapid re-housing of individuals and families who are homeless. The ESG Program is designed to assist people with quickly regaining stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.

Visit the following for more details about local ESG funding opportunities:

Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Jefferson County Department of Community Services
City of Birmingham Offices of Community Development

JEFFERSON COUNTY NOTICE

NOTICE OF OPEN SEASON FOR RECEIPT OF PROGRAM YEAR 2025-2026 APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM (HOMELESS) FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA AND INFORMATION REGARDING HOME PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.

In accordance with Jefferson County’s Citizen Participation Plan and HUD’s regulatory requirement waivers, a series of virtual public hearings will be held and to encourage submission of qualified applications, all applicants must attend one of the following virtual meetings.

Thursday 08/29/2024 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday 09/24/2024 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10/24/2024 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday 11/19/2024 10:00 a.m.