On November 7th, the New York City (NYC) Department of Homeless Services (DHS) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Subway Outreach Program. The DHS Outreach teams provide street outreach and housing placement services to homeless individuals on the street, in the subway system, and in public places, including those individuals with persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
This RFP seeks a single not-for-profit organization (or a consortium of not-for-profit organizations with a lead agency) to be designated by DHS as the single point of accountability for individuals experiencing homelessness that are on the street or those perceived to be street homeless in the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) subway system. The designated entity would aim to move clients to permanent housing, or a drop-in center, stabilization bed, safe haven, or shelter. DHS will award over $68.5 million in total funding to the awarded applicant.
A summary of the RFP and the full RFP are attached. Applications are due on December 10th.