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ESG/THP/HPP

Each year the Division of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) holds a competition to distribute Emergency Shelter Grant/Transitional Housing Program/Homelessness Prevention Program funds (ESG/THP/HPP.)

EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT
These HUD funds are to be used to boost the capacity, improve the quality and support operations of emergency shelters for the homeless, as well as provide prevention programs and essential social services to homeless individuals and families. The shelters benefiting from this program serve a broad range of homeless interests, including victims of domestic violence, runaway adolescents and persons with disabilities. 

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM 
This state program provides funds that help formerly homeless persons or families transition to economic independence. Funds may be used for housing, childcare, educational or vocational training, transportation, or other costs needed to assist the participant in attaining self-sufficiency. 

HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
These state program funds provide security deposits and other rental assistance to help homeless individuals live on premises that are safe and sanitary, modest in design and reasonable in cost. Funding can also be used to prevent rent eviction or home foreclosure for qualifying households.

ELIGIBILITY

Any city, county, tribe, or private nonprofit agency (if its project receives an approval certification by the local government) may apply for and receive funding in response to the published request for proposals issued by DHCD. Local matching funds are required. Participation in the statewide Homeless Management Information System (Wisconsin ServicePoint) is a requirement. Applicants are strongly urged to collaborate within their areas of service to ensure the availability of a comprehensive continuum of services for individuals and families affected by homelessness.

Grant award recipients must comply with all applicable state and federal requirements as detailed in the grant agreement. These include nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements. Grants may not be used to renovate, rehabilitate, or convert buildings owned by pervasively religious organizations unless specific safeguards are established (ESG funds only).
FUNDING

Any city, county, tribe, or private nonprofit agency (if its project receives an approval certification by the local government) may apply for and receive funding in response to the published request for proposals issued by DHCD. Local matching funds are required. Participation in the statewide Homeless Management Information System (Wisconsin ServicePoint) is a requirement. Applicants are strongly urged to collaborate within their areas of service to ensure the availability of a comprehensive continuum of services for individuals and families affected by homelessness.

Grant award recipients must comply with all applicable state and federal requirements as detailed in the grant agreement. These include nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements. Grants may not be used to renovate, rehabilitate, or convert buildings owned by pervasively religious organizations unless specific safeguards are established (ESG funds only). 
CONTACT INFORMATION

Information regarding ESG/THP/HPP may be obtained by contacting Judy Wilcox (608) 266-9388.

FORMS

Disc or hard copy will be sent to interested agencies upon request. The funding decisions are generally made in the spring and contracts begin in July of each year.

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