Northampton County Distributes 2024 HUD Emergency Solutions Grant Funding to Support Homeless and Shelter Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 13, 2025

[Northampton County, PA] – Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure announced that the County is moving quickly to distribute $188,604 in HUD Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding from the Fiscal Year 2024 allocation. Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, these funds were previously appropriated by Congress and will help local agencies continue providing services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

“These funds are intended to support our community during a crucial time. We are working to get them out to local agencies as quickly as possible so they can continue their essential work assisting residents in need,” said County Executive Lamont G. McClure. “While uncertainty grips both federal and state budgets, these resources provide important support for our most vulnerable neighbors.”

The ESG program, approved as part of the County’s FY-2024 Annual Action Plan under Resolution #81-2024, supports five program components:

• Street Outreach

• Emergency Shelter Operations

• Homelessness Prevention

• Rapid Re-Housing Assistance

• HMIS System Management and Administration

Through this funding agreement, Northampton County will pass the funds through to local service providers to maintain operations and continue serving residents experiencing homelessness.

The HUD ESG program helps individuals and families regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. Northampton County’s role is to ensure the funds reach local agencies efficiently so services can continue uninterrupted.