Newark Opengov #2026 - HUD ESG RFP - 01

City of Newark Solicits Proposals for 2026-2027 Emergency Solutions Grant Program Services

This opportunity invites Newark-based organizations to apply for funding under the City of Newark's 2026-2027 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, aimed at addressing homelessness: - Government Buyer: - City of Newark, Department of Health and Community Wellness, Office of Homeless Services - Program Overview: - Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Focuses on services for low-income residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness - Eligible Activities: - Rapid Re-Housing: rental assistance, security deposits, housing search and placement, case management - Homelessness Prevention: short/medium-term rental assistance, payment of rental arrears - Emergency Shelter: temporary housing, hotel/motel vouchers, shelter maintenance - Essential Services: case management, transportation, employment and training assistance - Notable Requirements: - Sub-recipients may not use more than 7% of the total allocation for administrative expenses - Proposals must align with the City’s Annual Action Plan - Applications must be submitted electronically via the City’s OpenGov portal - Technical assistance workshops will be available for applicants - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for service delivery, not product procurement

Description

The City of Newark, Department of Health and Community Wellness, Office of Homeless Services (OHS) is soliciting proposals from Newark organizations for the 2026-2027 HUD Entitlement Programs under the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program. The program focuses on activities including Rapid Re-Housing, Homelessness Prevention, and Emergency Shelter to assist low-income residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's OpenGov portal by August 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The RFP process includes a pre-proposal meeting and technical assistance workshops to guide applicants.

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