Federal Grant Award Summary

Williamson County received $162,125.00 in formula grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program (CFDA 14.231). The award was obligated on April 16, 2026, with a completion date of April 15, 2028. ESG funding supports five core service components: street outreach to engage unsheltered individuals and families; emergency shelter rehabilitation, conversion, and operations; homelessness prevention assistance; rapid re-housing services with rental assistance and housing stabilization support; and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) activities for data collection and coordination. The county utilizes these funds to provide comprehensive homelessness services designed to help individuals and families quickly regain permanent housing stability after experiencing housing crises or homelessness.

As a prime grantee administering these ESG funds, Williamson County delivers direct services to vulnerable populations throughout the county while maintaining compliance with federal regulations under 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 576. The county is responsible for maintaining detailed records for five years and managing the allocation of funds across eligible activities to maximize impact on homelessness prevention and rapid housing transitions within its jurisdiction.