Bustos Announces Nearly $2 Million in Federal Funding in Response to COVID-19

Press Release

Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL) announced a total of $1,953,478 in federal funding in direct response to the passage of the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This is the second round of funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program. Congresswoman Bustos previously announced nearly $5 million in federal grants from HUD.

"Access to reliable housing is crucial to our response to the COVID-19 pandemic," Congresswoman Bustos said. "I'm pleased to see funding from the bipartisan CARES Act continue to support Illinoisans through programs like these. As we move forward and rebuild, I'll work to invest in our communities so they can stay safe and healthy."

The ESG program helps people struggling with a housing crisis or homelessness by providing funds to state, local and private entities to assist people in quickly regaining stability in permanent housing, as well as limited funding to improve the quality and number of emergency homeless shelters. The CARES Act also allows ESG funds to be used for temporary emergency shelters.

Below is a breakdown of funding by recipient:

Peoria: $795,903
Rockford: $1,157,575

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