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Announcement: ESG Project Applications Open for FY 2026–2027

The Clark County Community Housing Office (CHO) is pleased to announce the opening of project applications for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program for Fiscal Years 2026–2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). Applications will be available beginning Monday, December 8, 2025 through ZoomGrants at this link.

Pre‑applications are due Monday, December 22, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. PST, and full applications are due Monday, January 12, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. PST. No exceptions or extensions will be granted.

The ESG Program is funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is authorized by the HUD McKinney-Vento and amended by the HEARTH Act. The purpose of the ESG Program is to rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families, prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless, improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, help operate shelters, and provide funding to engage individuals and families living on the street.

ESG funds administered by Clark County are being made available to eligible nonprofit organizations and other government entities providing critical services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and those at-risk of homelessness in Southern Nevada.

During the 2026-2027 grant period (7/1/2026-6/30/2027), Clark County ESG funds will focus on projects related to homelessness prevention. Applications for any other activities will be declined.

Please forward any questions or concerns to ESG@ClarkCountyNV.Gov

About Emergency Solutions Grant

The Emergency Solutions Grants program, formerly the Emergency Shelter Grants Program, is a competitive grant that awards funds to private nonprofit organizations in Clark County to provide the services necessary to help persons who are at-risk of homelessness or homeless quickly regain stability in permanent housing. The ESG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Eligible Activities

The ESG program may allow funding for the activities below:


Clark County Community Housing Office releases a Request for Proposals (RFP) every year with guidelines to apply for ESG funds. This announcement is usually released in November.

Clark County Community Housing Office releases an application every year with guidelines to apply for ESG funds. This announcement is usually released in November or December.

The ESG program is complex with different requirements including specific eligibility, reporting, and environmental requirements. Organizations interested in applying for ESG funds are advised to carefully review the program requirements established by HUD.

Resources for ESG Subrecipients

For more information please email esg@clarkcountynv.gov