Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program Round 5

The Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program Round 5 is a competitive grant program available to assist local jurisdictions in providing services and supports to people experiencing homelessness in encampments, with the goal of transitioning them into safe and stable housing. The program aims to increase collaboration between the California Department of Housing and Community Development, local jurisdictions, and continuums of care. Eligible applicants include counties, Continuums of Care, and cities of any size within the state of California. The grant funding will be used to provide encampment resolution grants to local jurisdictions and continuums of care to resolve critical encampment concerns and transition individuals into safe and stable housing. • The program will provide funding for a period of 30 months. • The total estimated available funding is $93,000,000. • The funding source is State funding. • The funding method will be through advances. • Eligible applicants are required to read the full grant guidelines before applying. • The application deadline is 7/30/26 00:00. • The expected award announcement date is October 1, 2026.