Newark Opengov #2025-2026 ESG RFP

City of Newark Solicits Proposals for 2025-2026 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program

The City of Newark, Department of Health and Community Wellness, Office of Homeless Services is seeking proposals for the 2025-2026 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): - Purpose: Address homelessness and prevent housing instability among low-income Newark residents - Eligible Applicants: Newark-based organizations providing direct services to homeless or at-risk populations - Key Services Requested: - Rapid Re-Housing - Rental assistance (first month's rent, security deposits, short/medium-term rental assistance) - Housing search and placement - Case management to stabilize participants in permanent housing - Homelessness Prevention - Short/medium-term rental assistance - One-time payment of rental arrears (excluding late fees) - Case management - Emergency Shelter - Temporary housing for 30-90 days in shelters or hotels/motels - Payment for individual bed nights - Case management for obtaining documents for permanent housing - Notable Requirements: - Maximum 7% of total allocation may be used for salaries/personnel expenses - 100% matching funds required from sub-recipients - Participation in the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is mandatory - Compliance with federal and local regulations is required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for service provision, not product procurement - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's OpenGov procurement portal - Technical assistance workshops will be available for applicants - All activities must align with the City’s 2025 Annual Action Plan priorities

Description

The City of Newark, NJ is soliciting proposals from Newark organizations for the 2025-2026 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program under HUD Entitlement Programs. The grant aims to fund activities that assist low-income residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and emergency shelter services. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's procurement portal by November 6, 2025, and will be evaluated based on benefit to homeless populations, collaboration, cost effectiveness, and readiness to implement. Technical assistance workshops are available to support applicants.

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