The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a first-of-its-kind package of resources to address unsheltered homelessness and homeless encampments, including funds set aside specifically to address homelessness in rural communities.

The $322 million available under this NOFO will enhance communities’ capacity to humanely and effectively address unsheltered homelessness by connecting vulnerable individuals and families to housing, healthcare, and supportive services. This Special NOFO strongly promotes partnerships with healthcare organizations, public housing authorities and mainstream housing providers, and people with lived expertise of homelessness.

Applicants must complete and submit their applications in e-snaps at https://esnaps.hud.gov/grantium/frontOffice.jsf.

CoCs will have the opportunity to submit projects for two funding opportunities through this Special NOFO: (1) Unsheltered Homelessness Set Aside and (2) Rural Set Aside. CoCs may apply for projects under one or both funding opportunities as follows:

Unsheltered Homelessness Set Aside.
Rural Set Aside.
These grants are available to Collaborative Applicants designated by CoCs registered through the FY 2022 CoC Program Registration process. The Collaborative Applicant must provide information about the CoC planning body, governance structure, overall performance, the strategic planning process, and their CoC's Plan for Serving Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness with Severe Service Needs.

Webinars

Kick Off Webinar: Special NOFO to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness
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June 28, 2022. 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Rural Focus: Special NOFO to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness
June 29, 2022 2:00- 3:00 PM ET
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