On September 8th, New York State released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the seventh round of funding for supportive housing units under the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI). As part of the State’s plan to ensure that New Yorkers have access to affordable and safe housing, most recently updated in the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget as a $25 billion investment over five years, this RFP contributes to the goal of developing at least 20,000 supportive housing units over 15 years for individuals identified as homeless with special needs, conditions, or other life challenges.
This RFP will provide up to $35 million annually in service and operating funding for 1,400 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 health care, substance use disorder treatment and mental health care, counseling, independent living skills training, and childcare.
SPG’s summary of the opportunity is attached. The full RFP is available here. Applications are due on October 26th.