3. Overview Review of federal resources available for creation of housing and services Some are population specific (i.e. families only) Recent changes made to some programs 3
4. Federal Supportive Housing Program (SHP) Pays for the development of supportive housing and services States, units of local government, other governmental entities such as public housing agencies (PHAs), and private non-profits can get SHP Helps homeless individuals and families
5. Federal Shelter Plus Care (S+C) Pays for rental subsidies if support services are provided States, local government units, and PHAs can apply for funding Helps homeless people with a disability and their families
6. Federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds: Shelter and outreach activities Prevention and re-housing activities (new) Short- or medium term rental assistance (new) Assists homeless individuals and families $160m FY2008
7. Federal HUD-VASH (Veterans Administration Supportive Housing) Newer program designed to provide veterans with supportive housing 10,000 vouchers funded Funders Together to End Homelessness • 220 Newbury Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116 • 617.236.2244 • www.FundersTogether.org 7
8. Federal Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) funds: Housing and services for people living with HIV/AIDS $300m FY 2009 Two types of HOPWA $ Formula – allocated based on # of AIDS cases Competitive – for model projects or programs
9. Federal HOME Investment Partnership Program Largest Federal block grant to states and local governments Creates affordable housing for low income people Provides home purchase or rehab financing to eligible homeowners and new homebuyers
10. Federal Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) provides: tenant based subsidies project based subsidies Tenant pays 30% of the total rent Income must be 50% or less of AMI
11. Federal Section 811 – Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities Serves very low-income people (less than 30% AMI) With at least one household member 18 years older with a disability FY2009 $250m
12. Federal Funders Together to End Homelessness • 220 Newbury Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116 • 617.236.2244 • www.FundersTogether.org 12
