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The guidance on this website is intended for staff responsible for administration and reporting for ESG or ESG Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. After reviewing the guidance on this page, ESG/ESG CARES Subrecipients requiring technical assistance may email esg@tdhca.texas.gov with their questions.
- CPD Notice 21-08 Waivers and Alternative Requirements for the ESG CARES Program (HUD Exchange)
- Emergency Solution Grants Program Interim Regulations (onecpd.info)
(24 CFR 576 at Electronic Code of Federal Regulations) (ecfr.gov) - HEARTH Homeless Definition Final Rule (onecpd.info)
- Equal Access to Housing Final Rule (onecpd.info)
- 2 CFR 200 (OMB Super Circular) (ecfr.gov)
- 10 Texas Administrative Code (sos.state.tx.us)
- Audit Certification Form
- Direct Deposit Authorization Form (PDF)
- ESG Annual Budget and Match Amendment Form (XLS)
- ESG CARES Budget Amendment Form (XLS)
- ESG CARES Salary and Wage Cost Calculator (XLSX)
- ESG Inventory List: Tools and Equipment (DOC fillable)
- ESG Public Referral Information Form (DOC fillable)
- Housing Contract System Access Request Form for Homeless Programs (DOC fillable)
- Indirect Cost Rate Worksheet (XLS)
- Texas Identification Number (PDF)
- Vendor Agreement (DOC)
Reporting Resources
ESG Annual Allocation Reporting
- ESG Annual Allocation Monthly Reporting Guide (PDF)
- ESG Annual Allocation Supplemental Monthly Report (XLSX)
ESG CARES Reporting
- Guide on Level of Environmental Review Required for ESG Activities (PDF)
- Household Status Verification for SAVE
- Indirect Cost Toolkit for CoC and ESG Programs (hudexchange.info)
- Language Access Plan Guidance (DOC)
- Procurement and Contracting Integrity Bulletin (hudexchange.info)
- Sample Cost Allocation Plan (PDF)
- Violence Against Women Act – Emergency Transfer Plan Model for ESG (DOC)