The City of Tulsa is inviting proposals for the 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), aimed at addressing homelessness and housing instability within the city. This grant is designed to assist individuals and families in quickly regaining stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. The program also focuses on meeting the needs of homeless individuals residing in emergency or transitional shelters. The grant period will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a total funding amount of $50,000 available for eligible projects.

The primary purpose of the 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant is to provide essential services and support to homeless individuals and families. The grant encompasses several components, including emergency shelter services, street outreach, homelessness prevention, and rapid re-housing assistance. Each component is designed to address specific needs, such as providing essential services in emergency shelters, connecting unsheltered individuals with necessary resources, and offering rental assistance to prevent homelessness.

Eligible activities under this grant include costs associated with operating emergency shelters, renovating facilities for shelter use, and providing outreach services to unsheltered individuals. Additionally, the grant supports homelessness prevention efforts through housing relocation and stabilization services, as well as rapid re-housing assistance to help individuals and families transition into permanent housing. Non-competitive components of the grant include contributions to the Homeless Management Information Systems and administrative costs related to the execution of ESG activities.

To qualify for the grant, applicants must be private non-profit organizations that provide assistance to homeless individuals or work to prevent homelessness. Furthermore, applicants must be located within the corporate limits of the City of Tulsa. This ensures that the funding directly benefits the local community and addresses the specific needs of its residents.

Submission requirements and application questions will be detailed in the official grant announcement, which can be accessed through the City of Tulsa's website. It is important for potential applicants to prepare their proposals in accordance with the guidelines provided. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the effectiveness of the proposed activities, the capacity of the organization to deliver services, and the overall impact on the local homeless population.

The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant is November 22, 2024. Interested organizations should ensure that their applications are completed and submitted by this date to be considered for funding. For further information, applicants can contact the City of Tulsa's grants administration via email at grantsadmin@cityoftulsa.org. This grant opportunity represents a significant resource for organizations dedicated to addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable populations in Tulsa.