Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Dayton received $481,553 in formula grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program (CFDA 14.231). The award, dated April 2, 2026, with a completion date of April 1, 2028, supports five core program components: street outreach services to engage unsheltered homeless individuals and families; emergency shelter rehabilitation, conversion, and operations; essential services provision; homelessness prevention assistance; and rapid re-housing services with rental and housing stabilization support. Additionally, the funding supports Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) activities for data collection and coordination, as well as administrative activities necessary for program implementation.

Through this ESG award, the City of Dayton will engage homeless populations living on streets, improve the capacity and quality of emergency shelter facilities, operate these shelters with essential services for residents, and facilitate rapid transitions to permanent housing for individuals and families experiencing housing crises or homelessness. As a formula grant recipient, the city must maintain detailed records for five years and comply with federal regulations under 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 576, with Annual Action Plans submitted to the HUD field office for review and approval.