Grant Opportunity: Housing for Homeless Persons

Funds for programs to fund quick re-housing of newly homeless families and individuals are now available through HUD’s Continuum of Care opportunity.

Applications are being accepted through January 18, 2013. Non-profits, states and local governments are eligible to apply for the $1.6 billion pot of funds available. The Continuum of Care program (HUD’s largest annual competitive funding opportunity) is designed to promote community-wide commitments to end homelessness by quickly re-housing the homeless through methods that minimize dislocation trauma, use mainstram programs and optimize self-sufficiency.

Download the NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability) here.

UPDATE: On December 12, 2012, HUD issued a Technical Correction Notice, including a corrected Appendix A. There are no substantive changes, and the deadline remains the same. Find the Notice here.

Be sure to read all guidelines thoroughly, since this is the first time these awards will be made under a new Interim Rule.