ClosedState of CaliforniaAgency ID ERF-5

Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program Round 5

Department of Housing and Community Development · State of California

At a glance

Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program Round 5 is a closed California state grant opportunity from the Department of Housing and Community Development (State of California). The application deadline was July 30, 2026. Total estimated funding is $93M. Applicant types listed as eligible include other legal entity and public agency. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Mar 27, 2026Posted
Jul 30, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Mar 27, 2026
Close date: Jul 30, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $93,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — See attached NOFA for specifics
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Advance(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 30 months
Expected award announcement: October 1, 2026
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: Within the state of California

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Other Legal Entity
Public Agency

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Eligible applicants include counties, Continuums of Care (CoCs), and cities of any size.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

ERF is a competitive grant program available to assist local jurisdictions to provide services and supports to people experiencing homelessness in encampments that results in meaningful paths to safe and stable housing.

Description

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is pleased to announce the availability of Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program Round 5 (ERF Round 5) grant funding. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code (HSC) section 50251. ERF was established to increase collaboration between HCD, local jurisdictions, and continuums of care (CoCs) for the following purposes: Assist local jurisdictions in ensuring the safety and wellness of people experiencing homelessness in encampments. Provide encampment resolution grants to local jurisdictions and continuums of care to resolve critical encampment concerns and transition individuals into safe and stable housing. Encourage a data-informed, coordinated approach to address encampment concerns.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Program contact (as published)

Nichole Smith Zaragoza
HPDHomelessnessgrants@hcd.ca.gov
1-916-693-3892

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program Round 5”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Other Legal Entity and Public Agency. It adds: “Eligible applicants include counties, Continuums of Care (CoCs), and cities of any size.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program Round 5”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $93,000,000.

How do I apply for “Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Program Round 5”?

Applications go directly to Department of Housing and Community Development, not through GrantsJunction. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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