Emergency Solutions Grant Award Summary

The County of Contra Costa Department of Conservation and Development received a Formula Grant award of $405,597 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, dated January 14, 2026, with a completion date of January 13, 2028, supports comprehensive homelessness intervention and housing stability services across five primary program components: street outreach, emergency shelter operations, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) activities. Additionally, funds may be allocated to administrative activities necessary to support program operations.

Through this ESG funding, Contra Costa County will engage individuals and families experiencing homelessness living on the street, improve emergency shelter capacity and conditions, provide essential support services to shelter residents, and deliver rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention services to help individuals and families quickly regain permanent housing stability. The grant supports activities including potential rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for emergency shelter use, operational expenses for shelter facilities, case management and support services, rental assistance, and housing relocation support to prevent homelessness and facilitate transitions to permanent housing.