Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Year 53 (2027-2028) Request for Proposals

The City of Syracuse is soliciting proposals from eligible non‑profit and governmental entities to implement Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) activities for Program Year 53 (May 1 2027 – April 30 2028). Funding supports rapid rehousing, homeless prevention, street outreach, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) activities, as well as related affordable‑housing and community‑development initiatives. Applicants must provide a 1:1 match from non‑ESG sources, demonstrate at least five years of experience managing similar federal‑funded programs, and submit extensive documentation through the OpenGov e‑procurement portal. The contract period is one year, with a mandatory pre‑proposal meeting on October 8 2026 and a final submission deadline of October 26 2026. • Eligible activities: rapid rehousing, homeless prevention, street outreach, HMIS participation. • Funding source: HUD ESG entitlement grant (federal). • Required match: 100 % non‑ESG cash or in‑kind. • Key dates: Issue Sept 22 2026, Pre‑proposal meeting Oct 8 2026 (mandatory), Submission Oct 26 2026 6 pm. • Contract length: 1 year (May 1 2027 – Apr 30 2028). • Evaluation criteria: qualifications, program description, performance measures, financial feasibility (each 25 %). • Required documentation: board resolutions, IRS determination, 990, audits, insurance, HMIS certification, Section 3 compliance, etc. • Submission method: electronic via OpenGov portal (hard copy optional).