In coordination with the City of Norman and community partners, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce will host an Input Session for the 2024 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program from 3-4 p.m. on June 13 at Norman Public Library Central, 103 W. Acres Street.
Interested residents, nonprofit leaders, and others living within the Cleveland County Continuum of Care (CoC) service area who provide homeless assistance services are encouraged to attend. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss any proposed changes to the 2024 ESG Program, draw feedback and review new ideas relating to homeless assistance services.
This meeting complies with the Citizen Participation Requirement (24 CFR 91.115) and CoC Consultation regulations (24 CFR 91.110) of the Emergency Solutions Grant Program. Written comments will be accepted through June 20 at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, 900 N. Styles Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 – ATTN: Jessica Izquierdo.
Jessica Izquierdo of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce can be reached at jessica.izquierdo@okcommerce.gov for more information.
ESG PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program is a component of the State’s Continuum of Care system designed to alleviate homelessness in Oklahoma. ESG programs enable homeless individuals and families to move toward independent living by providing emergency housing, supportive services, and housing assistance. ESG funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on an annual basis and administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The general goals of this funding are consistent with those established by HUD and are intended to benefit people with low to moderate income:
- Provide decent housing
- Provide a suitable living environment
- Expand economic opportunities
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