MaineHousing provides grants to emergency shelters and agencies serving people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. This funding is allocated to sub-recipients as the Emergency Shelter and Housing Assistance Program (ESHAP), and is made up of three shares:
In addition to this funding, MaineHousing also provides rental subsidies to be allocated by the shelters on a first come, first serve basis to eligible program participants.
To be eligible to receive emergency shelter funds an applicant must:
For a complete list of requirements, application dates, and conditions, see the 2022 ESHAP Program Guide and Application
For more information about the program and how to apply, contact:
Michael Shaughnessy
Manager of Homeless Programs
(207) 624-5723
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