Recently, New York State (NYS) released two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to create or enhance housing units for individuals in need.
On August 16th, NYS released an RFP for the fifth round of funding for supportive housing units under the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI). As part of Governor Cuomo’s five-year plan to ensure that New Yorkers have access to affordable and safe housing, this RFP contributes to the goal of developing at least 6,000 supportive housing units for individuals identified as homeless with special needs, conditions, or other life challenges.
This RFP will provide up to $30 million in service and operating funding for at least 1,200 units of permanent supportive housing. Support services that accompany the housing units may include, but are not limited to, employment and training opportunities, parenting education, primary and mental health care, and child care.
The full RFP is available here. Applications are due on October 19th.
On September 1st, the NYS Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation and Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) released an RFP for organizations to apply for funding under the Housing and Assistance Program (HHAP). This program, for which up to $128 million in project funding was appropriated in the State Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget, provides funding under HHAP for projects to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate housing for low-income individuals or families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The full RFP is available here. This is an open-ended RFP and applications will be accepted for review on a continuous basis beginning on October 9th.