Opportunity

Housing And Community Development Authority Hcda #ESG-FY2026-RFA

Indiana Housing Authority seeks nonprofit partners for Emergency Solutions Grant program administration

Posted

May 04, 2026

Respond By

May 29, 2026

Identifier

ESG-FY2026-RFA

NAICS

624229, 624221, 925110

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is seeking nonprofit partners to administer housing assistance and supportive services under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program for the Balance of State region in Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) - State of Indiana - Program Overview: - ESG program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Seeks 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as subrecipients - Services to be provided include: - Emergency Shelter (case management, child care, education, employment assistance, health and mental health services, legal services, life skills training, substance abuse treatment, transportation, shelter operations, hotel/motel vouchers) - Street Outreach (engagement, case management, emergency health and mental health services, transportation) - Rapid Re-Housing (housing relocation and stabilization, short- and medium-term rental assistance, financial assistance for application fees, deposits, utility payments, moving costs, supportive services) - Homelessness Prevention (housing relocation and stabilization, rental and financial assistance, supportive services) - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must match ESG funds dollar-for-dollar with other public or private sources - Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (including 2 CFR 200 and 24 CFR 576) - Must demonstrate capacity for effective program and grants management - Eligible applicants must serve Indiana's Balance of State region (all counties except Marion County) and meet HUD homeless definitions - Required documentation: proof of nonprofit status, financials, insurance, and organizational details - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant opportunity for nonprofit service providers

Description

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) is seeking applications from community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to administer housing assistance and supportive services under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. The program funds essential services, operations, and homeless prevention activities for emergency homeless shelters, transitional housing, and day/night shelters. Eligible expenses include emergency shelter operations, street outreach, rapid re-housing assistance, and homelessness prevention. Applicants must comply with federal, state, and local regulations and demonstrate capacity to manage federal grants effectively.

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