Summary of Federal Grant Award

Fort Bend County received $314,767.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program funding (CFDA 14.231) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, with an award date of May 15, 2026, and a completion date of May 14, 2028. As a formula grant recipient, Fort Bend County will deliver comprehensive homelessness response and housing stabilization services across five core program components: street outreach services to engage unsheltered individuals and families; emergency shelter rehabilitation, conversion, and operations; homelessness prevention assistance to help at-risk populations avoid housing instability; rapid re-housing services with rental assistance and housing stabilization support; and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) activities for data collection and service coordination. The county may also utilize funds for eligible administrative activities supporting program implementation.

Through this two-year funding cycle, Fort Bend County will work to improve emergency shelter capacity and quality, provide essential services to shelter residents, engage homeless populations living on streets, and facilitate rapid transitions to permanent housing for individuals and families experiencing housing crises. The county is required to maintain detailed records for five years and comply with all applicable federal regulations under 24 Code of Federal Regulations Part 576.