The New York State (NYS) Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announces a funding opportunity for units of local government, local social services districts, tribal organizations and nonprofit corporations under the Solutions to End Homelessness Program (STEHP) funded through the Emergency Solutions Grants program (ESG) available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and New York State homeless assistance funds. STEHP funding is intended to enhance and support the quality and quantity of facilities and services needed to address the needs of homeless individuals and families, and those households at risk of homelessness in New York State.
Nonprofit corporations are eligible to apply for these funds. All nonprofits are subject to the Prequalification Requirement in Statewide Financial System (SFS). Units of local government, local social services districts and tribal entities whose document vaults are available in SFS are also eligible to apply for these funds. Applicants submitting on behalf of a consortium should identify the primary applicant and establish the relationship with all partners. The applicant must submit a letter(s) from the local Continuum of Care(s) body.
Applications must be submitted electronically via SFS. Proposals received from eligible not-for-profit applicants who have not been Prequalified by the proposal due date of 3:00 PM EST on May 29, 2024, will not be able to submit their bid response through SFS for consideration.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No
Total MWBE Participation Goals: 30%
Due date:05/29/2024 3:00 PM
MUST SUBMIT BIDS THROUGH SFS
Contract term: 10/01/2024-09/30/2027
County(ies): All NYS counties
Location: Statewide
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Search for Change Inc
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
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Background
The New York State (NYS) Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is offering funding for units of local government, local social services districts, tribal organizations, and nonprofit corporations under the Solutions to End Homelessness Program (STEHP). The funding is intended to enhance and support the quality and quantity of facilities and services needed to address the needs of homeless individuals and families, as well as those households at risk of homelessness in New York State. The program is funded through the Emergency Solutions Grants program (ESG) available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and New York State homeless assistance funds.
Work Details
The program aims to provide street outreach services, emergency shelters, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, and prevention programs to assist homeless individuals and families. Eligible activities include provision of supportive services during street outreach, operating warming centers, drop-in centers, overnight shelters, providing supportive services in transitional housing programs, locating rental units for rapid re-housing, and preventing homelessness by assisting eligible persons and families in maintaining permanent housing. The program also includes case management activities to ensure housing stability for participants.
Period of Performance
The contract will be for a three-year cycle from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027. Funding will be provided annually in one-year increments depending upon the availability of continued STEHP funding, satisfactory performance, and the discretion of OTDA. There is an option to extend the contract cycle for up to two additional years.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed statewide across all New York State counties.
