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The PDF of the FFY23 DCA ESG Application Workshop PowerPoint.
2023 Emergency Solutions Grants Application Workshop Announcement
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is announcing the 2023 application process for the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program. The ESG Program is designed to provide housing or service resources with the goal of stable housing outcomes for eligible person, as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The ESG application process will open on Monday, April 10, 2023, and all applications, supporting materials, and organizational documentation will be due on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Noon.
Information regarding the application process for ESG will be posted on our web site at: https://www.dca.ga.gov/safe-affordable-housing/homeless-special-needs-housing/emergency-solutions-grants.
DCA will offer five in person ESG Program workshops that will go over the programs, the application process, and the application timeline. Please click the link below to register for the location of your choice. These workshops are scheduled for:
Friday, February 24, 2023
This session is only open to registrants of the DCA 2023 Housing Symposium in Savannah, GA
Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street
Athens, GA 30606
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
River Edge Behavioral Health
175 Emery Hwy
Macon, GA 31217
Thursday, March 16, 2023, 9:00 am -11:00 am
DCA Central Office Location
60 Executive Park South, Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30329
PLEASE LIMIT ATTENDEES TO 1 PERSON PER AGENCY FOR THIS LOCATION
Thursday, March 30, 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Valdosta City Hall Annex
300 N. Lee Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the in-person workshops listed above to learn about changes that have been made to the ESG program 2023 applications.
We appreciate your time in reviewing this information. Please feel free to pass it along to others within your agency, or to any organization that serves the needs of persons experiencing homelessness in your community. Should you have questions regarding these workshops, please contact LaDrina M. Jones at LaDrina.Jones@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.
The DCA ESG and HOPWA Programs application process will open Monday, April 10, 2023.
The DCA ESG Program will have four (4) Q & A webinars offered during the application process. The HOPWA Program will have two (2) Q & A webinars during the application process. Local government entities and non-profit organizations applying for ESG and/or HOPWA are encouraged to attend at least one (1) Q & A webinar.
Q & A Webinars
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
(ESG Only)
Monday, April 17, 2023, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
(ESG and HOPWA)
Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
(ESG Only)
Thursday, May 4, 2023, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
(ESG and HOPWA)
The application process will open Monday, April 10, 2023 and will close at noon, Friday, May 5, 2023.
Please feel free to contact LaDrina M. Jones (LaDrina.Jones@dca.ga.gov) with questions or concerns you may have regarding the DCA ESG Program application Q & A webinars.
Please feel free to contact Michelle Carter (Michelle.Carter@dca.ga.gov) with questions or concerns you may have regarding the DCA HOPWA Program application Q & A webinars.
The DCA ESG and HOPWA Programs applications are NOW OPEN!
ESG Program Application Links
- Apply here for Emergency Shelter
- Apply here for Homeless Prevention
- Apply here for Hotel Motel Voucher
- Apply here for Rapid Re-Housing
- Apply here for Street Outreach
- Apply here for Supportive Services Only
HOPWA Application Link
- Apply here for HOPWA
The DCA ESG Program will have five (5) Q & A webinars offered during the application process. The HOPWA Program will will have two (2) Q & A webinars during the application process. Local government entities and non-profit organizations applying ESG and/or HOPWA are encouraged to attend at least one (1) Q & A webinar.
Q & A Webinars
- Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Webinar Link)
- ESG Q & A Only
- Thursday, April 14, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Webinar Link)
- ESG Q & A Only
- Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Webinar Link)
- ESG and HOPWA Q & A will be offered.
- Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Webinar Link)
- ESG andHOPWA Q & A will be offered.
- Friday, April 29, 2022, 10:30 am - 11:30 am (Webinar Link)
The application process for both ESG and HOPWA will close at noon, Monday, May 2, 2022.
REMINDER
All applicants will need to register on SAM.gov and obtain a Unique Entity ID (SAM) number. The UEI (SAM) number is required in order to apply for the DCA ESG Program. Please visit www.sam.gov to register for this number. If you are already registered with SAM.GOV and have a DUNS number, then your UEI SAM number is located within your SAM.GOV account. Any questions regarding UEI (SAM) number should be made to SAM.GOV
We appreciate your time in reviewing this information. Please feel free to pass it along to others within your agency, or to any organization that serves the needs of persons experiencing homelessness in your community.
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.
