1. (a) The Department will produce an Application which, if properly completed by an eligible Applicant and approved by the Department, may satisfy the Department's requirements to receive an award of funds under the EH Fund. Applicants that have an existing ESG or HHSP Contract or who have been awarded ESG or HHSP funds may be eligible to submit an abbreviated EH Fund Application if such Application is made available by the Department.
2. (b) Funds will be available to Applicants as further described in the EH Fund Plan.

3. (c) Application for funds. Applicants for an award from the EH Fund must submit the following items:

   1. (1) A complete Application including an Applicant certification of compliance with state rules, federal laws, rules, and guidance governing the EH Fund as provided in the Application;
   2. (2) All information required under Subchapter B of this chapter (related to Homeless Housing and Services Program) to conduct a Previous Participation and Executive Award Review and Advisory Committee review;
   3. (3) A proposed budget in the format required by the Department;
   4. (4) Proposed performance targets in the format required by the Department; and
   5. (5) Activity descriptions, as further described in the EH Fund Plan.
4. (d) The Department must receive all Applications within 30 calendar days of notification of eligibility to Applicants per §7.63(b)(1) of this subchapter (relating to Application Review Process), or as specified in the EH Plan, as applicable.

Source Note:The provisions of this §7.62 adopted to be effective February 5, 2025, 50 TexReg 650.