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Emergency Solutions Grant Program
What Is the ESG Program?
The Emergency Solutions Grant program (ESG) provides any individual experiencing homelessness with emergency shelter and essential supportive services as well as homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing. Additionally the ESG program supports the activity of street outreach with the goal of connecting those individuals and families living on the streets or in areas not meant for human habitation to emergency shelter or housing options. For those unwilling or unable to access shelter, outreach workers will provide these most vulnerable individuals with portable shelter, food, clothing, and more.
West Virginia Community Advancement and Development’s (WVCAD) goal is to enable those experiencing homelessness, or at-risk of being homeless to get back on their feet by providing stable housing environments throughout the State of West Virginia. The ESG program is by no means a “hand out”, but instead a “hand up” in providing housing and supportive services with hopes that the end result is self-sustainability with no return to homelessness.
To achieve this, WVCAD provides funding and resources to multiple agencies throughout the State with dedicated staff having the local reach and knowledge necessary to serve those experiencing homelessness, or at risk of becoming homeless in their communities. This includes individualized case management, equitable provisions of supportive services, housing and utility assistance, housing information, and any additional referrals as needed. These funds are made possible through an annual funding allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
ESG services are a vital component to the stability and economic development of communities throughout West Virginia by assisting individuals and families who without this program’s assistance could become or remain homeless.
What Can the ESG Program Do for You?
ESG provides emergency shelter, including domestic violence shelter options, for individuals who are living in a place not meant for human habitation. This includes facilities that provide shelter during the day or overnight and are dedicated to providing clients with the necessary tools and services to help them get back on their feet. These agencies are staffed by employees and volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of the most vulnerable and chronically homeless individuals in their communities.
The program rapidly rehouses individuals who, by no fault of their own, find themselves in a situation where they are literally homeless and are living in a place not meant for human habitation. This can be due to loss of income tied to a job loss, being trapped in a domestic violence situation, or being forced out of a residence. Agencies who provide this service follow a ‘housing first’ approach to ending homelessness in West Virginia, by getting clients into a stable housing environment as quickly as possible while providing essential services to help individuals get back on their feet.
ESG also provides housing and utility assistance for homelessness prevention to keep individuals and families that are at imminent risk or at-risk of losing housing and have nowhere else to go gain the stability necessary to avoid experiencing homelessness. Agencies who provide homelessness prevention services can often assist individuals to keep their current housing arrangement, settle unpaid rent, provide utility assistance, or move individuals into a new location.
Request for Applications
Youth 90-Day Emergency Shelter and Low Barrier Case Management Services Provider
As outlined in Solid Foundations DC, the District’s strategic plan to prevent and end youth homelessness, the District is working to expand the continuum of support and services for unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness. According to the 2026 Point in Time (PIT) count, 333 unaccompanied Transition Aged Youth (TAY) were reported of which 38% of TAY counted identify as LGBTQ+.
The District recognizes that youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness need early intervention, access to basic needs, when appropriate reunification with family or diversion services, and at times, connection to housing resources in the homelessness continuum. Under this solicitation, the District will continue its investment in one 90-Day Emergency Shelter (ES) Provider and one Low Barrier Case Management Services (LBCM) Provider.
Prospective Grantees services will include, but are not limited to, coordination with homeless outreach teams, Homeless Shelter Hotline, and youth serving providers to identify youth experiencing homelessness, assessment and case management services to facilitate rapid housing placement, participation in the District’s Youth Coordinated Assessment Housing Placement (Y-CAHP) system, documenting shelter center services in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); provision of showers, meals, onsite counseling, as well as mental and physical health services, employment identification and housing location supports, participation in the District’s Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) Youth Committee, Continuum of Care (CoC), and DHS sponsored training as appropriate.
The goal of the ES and LBCM is to provide homeless youth with:
Through this solicitation, DHS is looking to the following:
The Prospective Grantee must demonstrate a youth development approach and cultural competency, language accessibility, and a system for reporting bullying and harassment in accordance with the HSRA (D.C. Official Code § 4-754.21(18)).
About Us
At the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), we are dedicated to our mission of serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. As the largest executive branch agency in the state, our broad reach allows us to provide essential, community-based support where and when it matters most. Our DPHHS team is passionate about improving our clients’ lives and helping them build a more secure and independent future.
Food Farmacy Project
Support food insecure patients to access food resources. Using a team-based care approach, a clinic will partner with a local food pantry to improve access to healthier food for patients with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol. Funds cannot be used to directly purchase food.
Upward Mobility Grants
The Upward Mobility Grant Program supports new and creative ideas that help people and families thrive in DeKalb County. Replacing the Promise Grants Program, this pilot initiative provides funding for projects that improve quality of life and help people build better lives in DeKalb County, IL.
The Foundation created this pilot program to support good ideas from the community and help turn those ideas into action.
Focus Areas
Projects should address one or more of the following areas:
Education & Youth
Health & Well-Being
Housing & Transportation
Income & Employment
Applicants may request up to $5,000. Bilingual workshops and application support will be available throughout the process.
About Henry L. Hillman Foundation
Henry L. Hillman Foundation inspires, invests in, and leverages great ideas to improve the quality of life in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania.
Backup Power When Your Community Needs It
The Powered & Prepared Initiative seeks proposals from nonprofit and municipal organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania for backup power solutions that allow those organizations to offer essential services during emergencies without disruption.
Southwestern Pennsylvania is increasingly impacted by severe weather events that cause widespread power outages and disruptions. The Powered & Prepared Initiative, supported by Henry L. Hillman Foundation, seeks proposals from nonprofit and municipal organizations for backup power solutions that allow those organizations to offer essential services during emergencies without disruption.
Building Communities Fund (BCF) Program Guidelines — 2027–2029
About this grant
The Building Communities Fund (BCF) awards state grants to nonprofits and Tribes to help cover costs to buy, build or improve non-residential community and social service facilities.
If approved, you will receive reimbursements for 25% of your eligible project costs. In rare cases, we may increase this percentage (see Rare cases when we may fund more than 25%).
Program purpose and background
The Legislature created this program in 2008 to fund projects that expand community and social services. It helps nonprofits, Tribes and their partners build or renovate facilities that serve communities in need. These investments support economic, social and educational opportunities in these communities.
BCF awards grants through a competitive process. Approved projects will receive funding through the state capital budget.
Funds for this program come from selling state bonds. They do not include any federal funds.
Baltimore Community Foundation
Mission: Inspire donors to achieve their charitable goals from generation to generation and to improve the quality of life in the Baltimore region through grantmaking, enlightened civic leadership, and strategic investments.
Kaiser Permanente’s Social Health Impact Fund
Unmet social needs such as lack of food, housing, or transportation are barriers to health and well-being. Addressing these needs is an integral part of quality care. As an integrated health system committed to total health, Kaiser Permanente not only provides excellent medical care and support for mental health and wellness, we are also addressing the social health needs of our members and communities. To help address unmet social needs, Kaiser Permanente, in partnership with Unite Us, has deployed the Mid-Atlantic Community Network – a social service resource locator that integrates clinical and social care and is supported by data integration and partnership with community.
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Since 1987, we have strengthened communities through philanthropy and leadership. We channel generosity where it is needed, bringing together resources and passion to tackle our region’s most pressing issues and create lasting change.
The Region We Serve
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation serves Berkshire, Columbia, northeast Dutchess and northwest Litchfield counties. This unique area where New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts meet contains 2,200 square miles of natural beauty and small-town charm that is home to nearly 230,000 people.
Fund for the Northwest Corner
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation established the Fund for the Northwest Corner in 2000 to improve the quality of life for the residents of northwest Litchfield County, Connecticut: Cornwall, Falls Village, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, and Warren.
For more than two decades, the Fund has supported innovative community-based initiatives that strengthen our communities and create lasting impact.
In 2026, the Fund for the Northwest Corner is launching its first competitive grant cycle, reflecting its commitment to addressing emerging community needs.
As reductions in state and federal funding intersect with rising demand for essential services, local organizations are adapting quickly. This grant cycle is designed to provide timely support while maintaining close dialogue with the nonprofits serving our towns, ensuring that charitable resources remain aligned with the region’s most pressing priorities.
By combining local insight with Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s trusted stewardship and grantmaking infrastructure, Fund for the Northwest Corner deploys resources strategically across critical areas of need.
Together, we aim to strengthen the local safety net and support the well-being of our community members now and into the future.
Types of Support
Requests will be considered for new or existing projects and programs.
Support may include program expenses, expanded service delivery, staffing, supplies, or other critical costs directly tied to maintaining or strengthening essential services.
Requests may support existing programs, expanded services, or essential operational costs necessary to stabilize and sustain services during this period of increased strain.
Grants are intended to meet the most urgent needs and to be deployed within nine months of the notification deadline. Applicants should demonstrate the capacity to expend funds within this timeframe.
JMPG Fund
This giving circle of emerging philanthropists is dedicated to supporting programs that improve the lives of children and families across San Diego County. Through this grant cycle, the JMPG Fund expects to award one to three grants totaling approximately $80,000 to $100,000. These nonprofit grants in San Diego will be distributed in January 2027 and will support programs taking place during the 2027 calendar year. This opportunity is especially relevant for small and midsize nonprofits in San Diego, as well as programs within larger organizations, where funding can create visible and meaningful impact.
Mission
The group’s mission is to empower and uplift the San Diego community through acts of kindness, generosity, and collective action. As Jewish mothers, members are committed to fostering a legacy of compassion and responsibility by supporting those in need and creating lasting positive change. Guided by the values of collective giving and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), the group seeks to make a meaningful difference for future generations.
Funding Priorities: Programs Supporting Children
The JMPG Fund is focused on supporting organizations that demonstrate a direct impact on children in the following areas:
Delta Foundation Grant
Fund Description: The Delta Foundation believes that small positive changes can have a much larger impact, especially those made in effort to transform our communities. Our quality of life priorities include those that can not only provide tools and services, but will leave an ever-lasting impact.
Focus Areas:
Arts & Education: Programs are established outside of primary or secondary schools and work with the community by providing educational or art-related services. These programs can vary in their target audience and content.
Health & Wellness: Programs that serve the community by providing tools or services that better those with emotional, environmental, financial, social, or physical needs. These programs focus on the overall wellness of their target audience.
Basic Needs: Programs that address the basic needs of the community, including but not limited to: food, shelter, clothing, hygiene, and tools for long term success. These programs can be broad or specific in the services they provide.
Grant Amount:
Grants are typically $5,000; however, amounts may fluctuate based on employee contributions.
Greater Salina Community Foundation
At the Greater Salina Community Foundation, we help generosity take root and grow. We’re your home for charitable giving—bringing together donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to improve lives and enrich communities locally and throughout the region. At the heart of our work is the creation and stewardship of permanent endowed funds. These funds are invested to provide annual grants forever, ensuring today’s generosity continues to meet tomorrow’s needs.George and Jeanne Frisbie Family Fund
UPS Louisville Community Care Fund
The UPS Louisville Community Care Fund supports nonprofit organizations working to meet critical needs and strengthen communities across Louisville. The Fund is managed in partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville and builds on The UPS Foundation’s commitment to helping safe, healthy, and resilient communities thrive. Eligible applicants may request up to $150,000 for a new or existing project or program.
What Does the UPS Louisville Community Care Fund Support?
The UPS Louisville Community Care Fund will support nonprofit organizations focused on disaster relief, education, environmental resilience, first responder support, and mental wellness.
Community Foundation of Mason County – MCCF, Inc. Community Grants Program Guidelines
The Community Foundation of Mason County – MCCF, Inc. is a county wide community foundation serving Mason County, WV. The Foundation’s Gordon and Mildred Jackson Foundation and Mason County Community Grant Programs are a competitive application process.
Funding Priorities for Operating Support Grants
Funding for operating support is considered.
About Us
Mission & Values
The Community Foundation works in many roles including that of a funder, partner, and catalyst for change in Snohomish County. Our board and staff have been on a dedicated journey to dismantle racism and oppressive policies in our organization, in our teams and in ourselves.
Mission:
Strengthen community and thoughtfully change lives.
Human Services Fund in honor of Bob Drewel
The Human Services Endowment Fund, established in 2003, honors the legacy and unwavering commitment of Bob Drewel to advancing human service causes throughout Snohomish County. Managed by the Community Foundation of Snohomish County, this fund provides long-term support for organizations working to meet the critical human service needs of our community.
This is a two-year grant with the first installment received upon approval of the grant and the second received after submission of a report following the first year of the grant.
About The Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is a community-based social impact investor whose mission is to engage, invest, and lead—working toward a vision of community vibrancy with opportunity for all. Our team of experienced staff and dedicated trustees is committed to boldly leading and supporting transformational community investments. We channel charitable contributions from donors through nonprofit partners that are meeting current community needs and steward community resources responsibly to ensure greater capacity for the future.
Helpful Harvest Grant Round
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties will host its Helpful Harvest Grant Round to help Herkimer and Oneida County nonprofits address food insecurity this holiday season. The Community Foundation is seeking applications from human service organizations whose primary operation is a food pantry, soup kitchen or shelter that provides pantry items or meals to residents.
Naples Children Foundation
Grant Guidelines:
The Naples Children Foundation (NCF) was established in 2000 to transform the lives of vulnerable children in Collier County by investing in, and partnering with, proven programs that bridge gaps in education, health care and child advocacy to deliver measurable results.
In 2005, we commissioned The Study of Child Wellbeing, an assessment of the needs of children in Collier County that found significant shortfalls in basic services including pediatric oral health, early childhood education, child advocacy, pediatric medical services and out-of-school services. In 2010, a follow up study was conducted identifying additional voids including childhood hunger, which is now a key area of focus. Further studies conducted in 2017 and 2022 confirmed the persistent need for targeted initiatives to bridge these gaps. These studies led to the development of — and reinforce — the following seven NCF Strategic Initiatives, each designed to address specific areas of need:
Every dollar we generate fuels high-impact solutions and, since its inception, NCF has transformed entire communities and positively impacted the lives of 385,000 children through its strategic investments in close to 90 nonprofit organizations. Every organization considered for funding undergoes a rigorous vetting process to ensure alignment with our mission and efficient use of resources. Post-award, every outcome is tracked to ensure measurable and lasting benefits for the children of Collier County.
Our Approach
The Naples Children Foundation will make two types of investments: Program Support and Capacity Building.
Funding that supports the direct delivery of programs and services to 3 beneficiaries.
UWNSV Impact Grants
The Challenge
Nearly 4 in 10 households in the Northern Shenandoah Valley cannot afford the basics: housing, food, childcare, transportation, and healthcare.
And instability does not stop at one family’s doorstep. It ripples across classrooms, workplaces, clinics, and neighborhoods. We all feel the cost.
Impact-Driven Funding Opportunities. Hyper-Local Focus.
We live in the communities we serve, working alongside local leaders and residents. Together, we use local data and lived experience to design solutions tailor-made for the challenges right here in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
It is all rooted in United Way values and proven strategies, but never a one-size-fits-all approach. Every dollar you give stays local, drives measurable results, and fuels change where it matters most — in your own community.
Our Response: Building Stability
United Way NSV invests in more than quick fixes. We create long-term stability:
Impact: Together, these efforts reached 11,000+ households and 27,628 individuals — nearly one in ten people in our region.
Our Priorities: Impact for People
We fund programs and partnerships that create lasting change:
To ensure fairness across communities, investments were distributed regionally:
Social Services grants help expand reliable access to nutritious food through pantries, meal programs, and local food systems.
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How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Social Services grants?
Most grants are due in the third quarter.