Santa Cruz Standard

WASHINGTON, DC – On May 23, U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), Ro Khanna (CA-17), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) announced that the California Department of Housing and Community Development will distribute $605,985 in federal funding to Santa Clara County from the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program.

The FY22 consolidated appropriations package that Reps. Lofgren, Eshoo, Khanna, and Panetta voted in favor of appropriated the ESG funding that is being delivered around the country. Santa Clara County’s federal ESG program funds can be used for emergency shelters, rapid re-housing assistance, and grant administration.

 “Homelessness is a serious problem in Santa Clara County, and this funding will help the County provide much-needed emergency assistance for those experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. All of us are committed to boosting federal investments in programs that uplift underserved communities and make housing more accessible and affordable,” said Reps. Lofgren, Eshoo, Khanna, and Panetta.

Under the ESG program, the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is authorized to make grants to states and, then, the states must allocate the resources to local governments and nonprofits. The program aims to help individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.

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