Formula Grant E25DC080001

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) received a $2,146,737 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program award (CFDA 14.231) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, effective March 20, 2026 through March 19, 2028. Under this formula grant, DOLA administers funding across five core program components: street outreach to engage unsheltered homeless individuals and families; emergency shelter rehabilitation, conversion, and operations; homelessness prevention services; rapid re-housing assistance to help homeless populations quickly regain permanent housing stability; and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) activities to track and coordinate services. Administrative activities are also permitted under the award.

DOLA functions as a pass-through entity, sub-awarding ESG funds to local governments, housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, and service providers throughout Colorado—including entities such as Catholic Charities & Community, Almost Home, and Impact Charitable. These sub-awardees implement targeted emergency shelter operations, provide essential services to shelter residents, deliver housing relocation and stabilization services, offer rental assistance, and provide financial literacy and mental health tenancy support services to homeless and low-income populations across the state. The grant supports Colorado communities in addressing homelessness and housing instability while helping individuals and families achieve permanent housing stability after experiencing housing crises.