The Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program is a grant program that is comprised of the
Nebraska Homeless Assistance Trust Fund (HSATF) and the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG.)
The Homeless Shelter Assistance Trust Fund is state funding that is based on a
twenty-five cent set-aside on each $1,000.00 of the value of real estate sold in Nebraska
and collected via the documentary tax stamp on real estate sales.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services funds all areas of the state with
the Homeless Shelter Assistance Trust Fund dollars. Allocations are based on a formula.
The formula is determined using a minimum funding amount for all regions, population base,
poverty data, and a pro-rata percent. The formula and funding process emphasize equitable
distribution as well as quality projects and programs. Recommendations from review teams
inform all funding decisions.
The HUD Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program is a federal program that awards funds to
entitlement cities and the rest of the state. Entitlement cities are responsible for
distribution and administration of the ESG program. The Nebraska Department of Health and
Human Services is responsible for distribution and administration of the ESG program for
the rest of the state.
The Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program has an advisory committee composed of members
of the Governor’s Nebraska Commission on Housing and Homelessness and at-large
members who represent populations of people who are homeless and near homeless. Currently
there are 31 advisory committee members who advise the program. The advisory committee,
which is the Continuum of Care Committee of the Commission, meets quarterly prior to the
NCHH meeting and more frequently, if needed.
Questions regarding the Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program may be directed to:
Jean L. Chicoine
NHAP Specialist
(402) 471-9644
jean.chicoine@dhhs.ne.gov
