NC Balance of State CoC ESG Information
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program application cycle occurs on an annual basis. The application is administered by the State and is overseen by the NC ESG Office in the NC DHHS Division of Aging and Adult Services.
The ESG application includes two parts: a Regional Application completed by NC Balance of State Continuum of Care (NC BoS CoC) staff and a Project Application completed by each agency seeking funding.
This page is for NC Balance of State CoC-specific information. General information about the ESG application can be found here.
In 2024, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) will release a grant opportunity for non-profits and local units of government to provide services related to assisting individuals or families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This will be the Calendar Year 2025 ESG annual allocation for agencies providing eligible activites for ESG Program funding including Street Outreach, Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) services.
Agencies applying for NC ESG Program funding from NC DHHS for services to be provided in any of the 79 counties within the North Carolina Balance of State Continuum of Care (NC BoS CoC) must follow the instructions linked below.
CY2025 ESG Application Instructions and Materials
ESG Project Application Instructions - coming in 2024
NC BoS CoC Supplemental Information Form - coming in 2024
NC BoS CoC Scorecard - coming in 2024
Applicants can refer to last year's NC DHHS ESG 2023-2024 Annual Grant Opportunity webpage for more information on allowable program activities, eligibility, reporting requirements, and other required materials. Applicants should also review previous NC BoS CoC application cycles in the Previous ESG Applications section below.
Resources for Completing CY2025 Project Applications
Coordinated Assessment Written Standards
Emergency Shelter Written Standards
Rapid Re-Housing and Prevention Written Standards
Permanent Supportive Housing Written Standards
Street Outreach Written Standards
VAWA Emergency Transfer Policy
CY2025 ESG Appeals Policy - coming in 2024
In this year's competition, NCCEH staff will complete the Regional Application and Regional Budget on the NC Balance of State CoC's behalf. Regional Committees do not need to complete an individual Regional Application for their Regional Committee.
CY2025 ESG Appeals Process - coming in 2024
Lead Safe Housing Rule Training for Emergency Shelters:
Lead Safe Housing Rule Training for Housing Providers:
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