ESG Funding

TDHCA reserves at least 70% of the ESG funds for Continuing Awards. These awards are granted to high performing ESG Subrecipients who have demonstrated consistent success in managing and implementing ESG-funded programs. Continuing Awards offer stability and ongoing support for organizations that have proven their ability to effectively serve communities in need.

How to Apply: Eligibility Screening for Subrecipients

TDHCA will evaluate Subrecipients who were awarded at least three of the previous four ESG Annual allocations to determine eligibility. Eligible Subrecipients will be notified with detailed instructions on how to apply. For a complete list of eligibility requirements, please review 10 TAC §7.34

The remaining ESG funds (approximately 30%, depending on the outcome of Continuing Awards) are made available through the Regional Competition. These funds are open to eligible units of general purpose local government or private nonprofit organizations in each CoC Region, supporting projects and services aimed at homelessness prevention and assistance.

How to Apply: Competitive Applications

TDHCA releases an ESG NOFA annually, typically between late Spring and early Summer, depending on the receipt of funds from HUD. Applicants must submit a completed Application, required documentation, and all associated materials, as outlined in the NOFA. These materials are made available on this funding webpage when the funding opportunity is active.

Each Application is subject to the general threshold criteria, as described in 10 TAC §7.36. Applications that do not meet these criteria may be terminated.

ESG funds will be awarded to the highest-ranking applications in each CoC, with the process continuing until the allocated funds for that CoC region are fully utilized, as described in 10 TAC §7.38. Points are awarded based on factors including experience, program design, budget, previous performance, collaboration, and performance as outlined in 10 TAC §7.39 and §7.40

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Any remaining funds after the Continuing Award and Regional Funding Competitions have determined will be made available through the Statewide Competition. This competition is for high-ranking applications that were not awarded funding in the Regional Competition

How to Apply: Statewide Competition

Organizations do not need to submit a separate application for the Statewide Competition. Eligible applications from the Regional Competition that were not recommended for funding will automatically be transferred to the Statewide Competition. Applications will be ranked based on their score, and awards will be made starting with the highest-ranking applications, regardless of CoC region. The process continues until funds are exhausted or no further eligible applications remain. For further details, refer to 10 TAC §7.38 (g).

For further details, refer to 10 TAC §7.38 (g).