Hampton council sponsors emergency solutions grant application for North Hills Community Outreach

Hampton Township council on Wednesday adopted Resolution 1114 authorizing the township to sponsor an Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) application on behalf of North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO). The manager said NHCO approached the township and that —we would simply be a sponsor for this grant—; the manager added, —there's no township money going into this. All the matching money is theirs.— According to the manager's presentation, NHCO is seeking $150,000 over 18 months to fund homelessness prevention services; the township's role is limited to submitting the application as the governing body and passing the required resolution. Council approved the resolution by roll call vote; all recorded members voted in favor. Why it matters: ESG funding supports short-term homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing services. Sponsorship by a municipal government can be required by state grant rules when a nonprofit seeks to apply through a municipal sponsor. Details and context: The manager said he worked with Scott Schafer from North Hills Community Outreach on the application. Council members asked no substantive questions during the discussion. No township funds or matching commitments were pledged at the meeting; the manager said NHCO will provide any required match.