Housing & Neighborhood Development
451 South State Street
Salt Lake City UT 84111
801.535.7902
FAX 801.535.6078
Office hours: M-F 8 am to 5 pm

Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Frequently Asked Questions

When are ESG applications accepted?

The next application period will begin summer 2008, for 2009-10 funding.

What can ESG money be used for?

HUD regulations define ESG eligible activities as follows: (1) renovation, major rehabilitation, or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; (2) provision of essential services to the homeless; (3) payment for shelter maintenance, operation, rent, repairs, security, fuel, equipment, insurance, utilities, food and furnishings; and (4) developing and implementing homeless prevention activities.

Salt Lake City usually receives about ten ESG applications each year. All applications received will be reviewed by the CDAC committee. The CDAC committee will make their funding recommendations to the Mayor at the end of February or in early March. The Mayor will then review the projects and make his funding recommendations to the City Council in March. The City Council has the final funding approval authority and makes their final decision in April or early May. The city then files its application with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development by May15th. If approved, the funds become available in July.

Each successful ESG subgrantee must match the amount of ESG funding it receives on a dollar-for-dollar basis from non-federal contributions including private contributions, client and resident fees, church and congregational donations, foundation contributions, state social service funding, and United Way contributions.

For more information about the ESG program, contact Greg Johnson (phone 801-535-7115).