Opportunity
Housing And Community Development Authority Hcda #Not specified
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority seeks nonprofit partners for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) FY 2026 program
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
Not specified
NAICS
624221, 925110, 813319, 624229
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is seeking nonprofit partners to deliver housing assistance and supportive services under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) FY 2026 program. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) - Administers the ESG program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Eligible Applicants: - 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with active UEI numbers - Must serve Indiana's Balance of State Continuum of Care region (all counties except Marion County) - Must match ESG funds dollar-for-dollar with other public or private sources - Products/Services Requested: - Emergency Shelter Services: case management, shelter operations, hotel/motel vouchers, and related support - Street Outreach Services: engagement, case management, emergency health and mental health services, transportation - Rapid Re-Housing Assistance: housing relocation, stabilization, rental assistance, landlord mediation, legal services - Homelessness Prevention Services: similar to rapid re-housing, focused on at-risk populations - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with HUD homeless definitions and federal, state, and local regulations - Participation in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) - Adherence to Fair Market Rent and property inspection standards - Extensive documentation required (nonprofit status, financials, insurance, board info) - Annual and bi-annual reporting obligations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for nonprofit service providers.
Description
The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is soliciting applications for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) FY 2026 funding. The ESG program provides funding for essential services, shelter operations, and housing stabilization to assist people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Eligible applicants are community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that will administer housing assistance and supportive services under the ESG program. The solicitation includes detailed program requirements, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. The response deadline is May 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, and applications must be submitted electronically via the specified platform.