Affordable Housing Development Grants or Loans
Current Funding Opportunities
- RFQ for DOH Voucher Administration Agencies
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DOH is publishing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) as we look to expand the number of voucher administrators we contract with across the state. Please view the solicitation on BidNet: Division of Housing - Request for Qualifications. Applicants will need to register with Bidnet Direct and Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) before applying. DOH will be accepting applications through December 31, 2023.
DOH currently partners with 50 organizations throughout the state to have local representation for our participants. As our rental assistance programs continue to grow, so does our need for partner agencies. The need for partner agencies is statewide, with a current focus on the following counties: Larimer, El Paso, Garfield, Gunnison, Douglas, and Arapahoe.
Responding agencies may be asked to administer one or several of the following rental assistance programs: Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV), State Housing Voucher (SHV), Community Access Team (CAT) Voucher, and/or Continuum of Care Permanent Supportive Housing (CoC PSH). In-depth training will be provided to new agencies selected from this solicitation.
Please review the recording from the informational webinar found at: RFQ Informational Webinar
Please contact Katherine Helgerson at katherine.helgerson@state.co.us for more information.
- RFA for the Creation of Supportive Housing 2022-2023
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DOH is continuing its coordinated effort with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), and local municipalities to increase the production of Supportive Housing (SH), also known as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), for extremely low-income people experiencing homelessness with complex barriers to housing stability.
PSH is decent, safe, affordable, community-based housing that provides tenants with all the rights and responsibilities of tenancy, tenancy support services, and links to other intensive supportive services using best practices for SH, particularly the Housing First model, as well as Harm Reduction and Trauma-Informed approaches. This approach is designed to allow tenants to live as independently as possible.
Applicants should respond to this RFA for any Supportive Housing project in the State of Colorado that intends to apply to DOH, Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and/or the City and County of Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST), for any of the following:
- Project-Based Rental Assistance
- Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV)
- HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
- State Housing Vouchers (SHVs)
- HOST Funded Rental Assistance
- Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (811PRA)
- Tenancy Support Services (TSS) funding from DOH or HOST
- Loan or Grant Assistance for Affordable Housing Development from DOH or HOST and/or DHA's D3 (DHA Delivers for Denver) Bond Program
- Supportive Housing resources provided through the Transformational Affordable Housing, Homeownership, and Workforce Housing Grant Program or the Transformational Homelessness Response Grant Program.
Participating in the 2023 PSH RFA is not required for supportive housing projects applying to the Colorado Housing and Financing Authority (CHFA) for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), state Affordable Housing Tax Credit (state AHTC), Permanent Loans, of Private Activity Bonds.
However, Supportive housing projects applying to CHFA for LIHTC are encouraged by CHFA and DOH to submit an application through the PSH RFA. Doing so will provide CHFA and the applicant with DOH’s evaluation of the project’s implementation of the supportive housing program model. This includes key insights relating to the quality of supportive housing services and the strength of the supportive services plan and budget.All funding decisions for the bulleted list above will use DOH’s review of applicant responses to this RFA as part of their broader application and review process. DOH will award Project-Based Rental Assistance and TSS funding directly from this RFA in the form of conditional determinations. Conditional determinations from DOH are dependent upon applicants securing the necessary financing to move forward with the development process.
DOH Annual RFA for the Creation of Supportive Housing 2022-2023
Informational Session - 2022 PSH RFA (November 30, 2022 @ 3:00 p.m.)Relevant Dates Contacts
2022 PSH RFA Contacts
- Project-Based Rental Assistance
- NOFAs for Transformational Grant Programs
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DOH has created two separate but related programs, both of which were created by Colorado House Bill 2022 1304 (HB22-1304) ($138,000,000) and Colorado House Bill 2022 1377 (HB22-1377) ($105,000,000):
- NOFA 1: Transformational Affordable Housing, Homeownership, and Workforce Housing Grant Program
- NOFA 2: Transformational Homelessness Response Grant Program
The aim of these programs is to increase the number of affordable housing units and the availability of housing opportunities across Colorado to ensure everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to live and thrive.
UPDATED 1.26.2023
Due to the high level of demand for a limited amount of funding, DOH is putting a temporary hold on all new TAHG Letters of Interest to allow staff time to review the applications received thus far. No new LOIs are being accepted by DOH at this time.
Conditional upon the availability funding, the acceptance of TAHG LOIs will resume at the same time as the Homelessness Response NOFA’s next round, which is May 15, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ - Transformational Affordable Housing Grant (TAHG)
FAQ - Transformational Homelessness Response Grant
Recording from November 29, 2022 Public MeetingLetters Of Intent Received
Transformational Affordable Housing LOIs - December 10, 2023
Transformational Affordable Housing LOIs - January 10, 2023Applications Received
Transformational Grant Programs Contacts
- SB22-160 Mobile Home Park Resident Empowerment Program
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Total Amount Available between Grant and Loan programs: Up to $33,250,000
SB22-160 Mobile Home Park Acquisition Fund NOFA
This Request for Applications covers the Revolving Loan Fund ONLY.
Total Amount Available: Up to $23,750,000
Release Date: December 16, 2022
Informational Session: December 22, 2022
Letters of Intent: January 2, 2023
Applications Due: February 1, 2023Overview
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH), Office of Housing Finance and Sustainability (OHFS) is requesting applications from potential program Administrator(s) to administer the MOBILE HOME PARK ACQUISITION FUND program that will provide low-interest, flexible loans for the purpose of acquisitions and capital improvement financing to eligible non-profit organizations or resident homeowners in order to allow them to purchase their Mobile Home Park (MHP).
SB22-160 Mobile Home Park Acquisition Fund NOFA
SB22-160 Mobile Home Park Resident Technical Assistance and Stabilization NOFA
Notice: This NOFA involves the GRANT PROGRAM only.
Total Amount Available: Up to $9,500,000
Release Date: December 20, 2022
Informational Session: December 22, 2022
Letters of Intent: UPDATE: Extended until January 16, 2023
Applications Due: UPDATE: Extended until February 15, 2023Overview
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH), Office of Housing Finance and Sustainability (OHFS) is requesting proposals from potential program Grantees to administer the Grant Program portion of the Mobile Home Park Resident Empowerment Program (MHPREP).Grant Programs will address the following:
A Stabilization Grant Program to provide grants to eligible MHP homeowners to stabilize lot rents and limit rent increases to ensure long-term affordability of a resident owned mobile home park.
A Technical Assistance Grant Program to provide grants to non-profit organizations to provide technical assistance and other assistance to eligible homeowners seeking to organize and purchase the mobile home parkSB22-160 Mobile Home Park Resident Technical Assistance and Stabilization Grant NOFA *UPDATED*
SB22-160 Frequently Asked Questions
December 22, 2022 Webinar Recording
Letters of Intent Received
- SB22-159 Transformational Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund Programs
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Affordable Housing Investment Fund 2023 (AHIF23)
Total Amount Available: Up to $75,000,000*
Minimum Investment: $1,000,000
Maximum Investment: $10,000,000***Additional funding may be available.
**Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basisDraft Release for Public Comment: January 6, 2023
Public Comment Meeting: January 12, 2023
NOFA Release Date: January 20, 2023Application Dates:
First Round
Letters of Intent: February 10, 2023
Applications Due: March 1, 2023
Future Rounds to be announced as needed
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH), Office of Housing Finance and Sustainability (OHFS) is requesting applications for grants or loans to affordable housing investment funds (Administrators) to enable the Administrators to continue their mission of providing low-interest, flexible and below-market financing (S/sub-notes) to developers and affordable housing providers for the creation or preservation of housing affordable to Extremely Low Income to Middle Income individuals and families throughout Colorado.The State of Colorado has an opportunity, through SB22-159, to address the affordable housing crisis in Colorado, in part, by providing affordable housing lenders capital resources to, in turn, provide flexible, low-interest, and below-market rate funding that will support increases in new housing developments, the preservation and rehabilitation of existing home stock, property conversions, and nontraditional housing capacity in diverse geographic communities where the economic impact of COVID-19 has significantly affected housing affordability and availability.
THLF Term Sheet
THLF Term Sheet FAQsRecording of January 12, 2023 Public Comment Meeting
Questions and comments
Please direct questions and/or comments to
Tim Dolan
Housing Development Program Manager
Timothy.Dolan@state.co.usOr
Andrew Paredes
Director, Office of Housing Finance and Sustainability
Andrew.Paredes@state.co.us
Closed Funding Opportunities
- Denver Metro Navigation Campus LOI Request
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The Division of Housing (DOH) Office of Homeless Initiatives, is requesting Letters of Interest (LOIs) for potential applications for the creation of a Denver-Metro Regional Navigation Campus. LOIs are due December 16, 2022. Please see the Request for LOIs for more information. https://docs.google.com/
document/d/1EDkpANNR_ VER4XOVRwfL_i99x27SbDeW/edit - RFA for the Creation of Supportive Housing 2021-2022
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DOH is continuing its coordinated effort with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), and local municipalities to increase the production of Supportive Housing (SH), also known as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), for extremely low-income people experiencing homelessness with complex barriers to housing stability.
PSH is decent, safe, affordable, community-based housing that provides
tenants with all the rights and responsibilities of tenancy, tenancy support services, and links to other intensive supportive services using best practices for SH, particularly the Housing First model, as well as Harm Reduction and Trauma-Informed approaches. This approach is designed to allow tenants to live as independently as possible.Applicants should respond to this RFA for any Supportive Housing project in the State of Colorado that intends to apply to DOH and/or CHFA, and/or any SH project within the City and County of Denver that intends to apply to Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and/or the City and County of Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST), for any of the following:
DOH Project-Based Rental Assistance Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (811PRA) Homeless Solutions Program - State Housing Vouchers (HSP-SHV)
Relevant Dates & Contacts:
2021 PSH RFA Contacts: Zac.Schaffner@state.co.us, Ann.Watts@state.co.us, Andrew.Paredes@state.co.us
DOH Loan or Grant Assistance for Affordable Housing Development
Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs)
State Affordable Housing Tax Credits (AHTCs)
CHFA Permanent Loans Private Activity Bonds
Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs)
State Affordable Housing Tax Credits (AHTCs)All funding decisions for the list above will use DOH’s review of applicant responses to this RFA as part of their broader application and review process. DOH will award Project-Based Rental Assistance Vouchers funding directly from this RFA.
The Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and the City and County of Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST) will use this RFA and applicant responses as part of their broader application and review process for any of the following:
DHA Rental Assistance Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) DHA's D3 (DHA Delivers for Denver) Bond Program HOST Development Gap Funding HOST Tenancy Support Services Funding
Tenancy Support Services: (NEW - 12/14/2021)In conjunction with any DOH PBV request, applicants to the 2022 PSH RFA may also request Tenancy Support Services (TSS) funding on a per DOH voucher basis. Tenancy Support Services (TSS) are housing-related activities and services that assist supportive housing program participants in obtaining and maintaining housing.
DOH Annual RFA for the Creation of Supportive Housing 2021-2022Informational Session - 2022 PSH RFA (held November 18, 2021) Slides / Recording
- 2022 Supportive Housing for Olmstead Advancement Request for Applications (RFA)
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Background & Summary:
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH), Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) is requesting applications for Supportive Housing projects that support the State of Colorado’s efforts to advance the intention of the 1999 United States Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C. (Olmstead).
Supportive Housing projects awarded through this Request for Applications, also known as the Supportive Housing for Olmstead Advancement Request for Applications (OA RFA), will be eligible to receive Tenancy Support Services (TSS) funding and tenant-based State Housing Vouchers (SHVs). Through this RFA, DOH intends to award grants for Tenancy Support Services funding in conjunction with tenant-based State Housing Vouchers (SHVs).
Minimum award size is 15 SHV; maximum award size is 60 SHV. The number of SHVs allocated to this RFA may be subject to change based on demand and funding availability.
RFA Link:
2022 Supportive Housing for Olmstead Advancement Request for Applications (RFA)Informational Webinar:
September 7, 2022 @ 1:00 p.m. MTApplication Dates:
Letter of Intent Due - September 23, 2022
Applications Due - October 21, 2022Contact:
Zac.Schaffner@state.co.us - 2022 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program Annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
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Release Date – September 1, 2022
Applications Due – October 7, 2022
DOH and its Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) are requesting applications from eligible non-profits or local governments throughout Colorado for the 2022 Emergency Solutions Grants program year (ESG 22).
Through this NOFA, DOH intends to award grants to local governments and nonprofits across the state of Colorado to support eligible ESG activities including: street outreach, emergency shelter (including renovation projects intended to prevent, prepare for, or respond to COVID-19), homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, administrative activities, and data collection through the Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) or the HMIS comparable database, known as the Client Assessment, File, & Event system (CAFÉ).NOFA Materials:
2022 ESG NOFA (Word Version)
2022 ESG NOFA (PDF Version)
2022 ESG Project Budget Excel Spreadsheet
Informational Webinar:
September 15, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM MST;
Passcode: 051402Contact: Kelly Forstbauer (kelly.forstbauer@state.co.us)
- Colorado Division of Housing (DOH) United States Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund/Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Request for Applications (RFA)
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Colorado Division of Housing (DOH)
United States Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund / Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program Request for Applications (RFA)Total Amount Available: $175,080,858
Informational Session:
Info Session Recording (May 16, 2022)
Application Dates:
RFA Release Date - May 4, 2022
Letters of Intent Due - May 23, 2022
Applications Due - June 10, 2022
Awards Announced - By July 1, 2022
Background:
In March 2021, the United States Treasury’s Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) was established under Section 3206 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help mitigate financial hardships associated with the coronavirus pandemic by providing funds to eligible entities for the purpose of preventing homeowner mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacements of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after January 21, 2020. In November 2021, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH), established the state’s Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program/Homeowners Assistance Fund Program (EMAP/HAF) as a pilot program to disburse the initial 10% of the state’s allocation of federal HAF funds. Through this RFA, DOH is requesting applications from administrative agencies/organizations to operationalize the statewide EMAP/HAF program with remaining HAF funds allocated to the State of Colorado by the United States Treasury.
Specifically, DOH is seeking administrative agencies/organizations able to provide some or all of the following services (see Section II, Program Module(s) for further information):
Case Review and Administration: Reviewing, approving/denying homeowner applications for the EMAP/HAF program. Working with approved homeowners and their mortgage companies to prevent foreclosure and working through loss mitigation options. Providing payment to third party entities on behalf of eligible homeowners.
HUD Approved Housing Counseling: Providing foreclosure prevention counseling and other housing counseling services, including education on accessing loss mitigation information, assistance completing loss mitigation applications and related forms, and assistance in providing appropriate paperwork to servicers.
Loan Administration/Management: Providing and managing forgivable loans to pay off homeowner reinstatement amounts over $40,000, and/or to pay off current Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Loans for homeowners.
RFA Questions: For specific questions, please contact DOH at dola_haf_client_support@state.co.us
EMAP/HAF Narrative & Cover Sheet (Word) - Enhanced DOH Gap (EDG) funding NOFA
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Housing Tax Credit Enhanced DOH Gap Funding (EDG) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
for CHFA 2022 Round One 9% Housing Tax Credit Applicants-Total Amount Available: Up to $50,000,000*
*Additional funding may be available.Informational Session: December 15, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. MT
An informational session will be held December 15th for all applicants who have submitted LOIs to apply to CHFA’s 2022 Round One for 9% federal housing tax credit
Application Dates:
Letters of Intent Due - December 28, 2021
Applications Due - February 1, 2022
Funding Recommendations shared with applicants - March 15, 2022
Awards Announced - June 14, 2022Background:
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH), Office of Housing Finance and Sustainability (OHFS) is requesting applications for Enhanced DOH Gap funding (EDG) available to CHFA’s 2022 Round One 9% federal housing tax credit applicants. This EDG NOFA is intended to leverage 9% housing tax credits across competitive projects in Round One. EDG applications will be evaluated by DOH to align with CHFA’s evaluation process and timing for Round One. Applicants who choose to participate in this process will have the EDG funding request underwritten by DOH concurrently with the CHFA LIHTC application which will eliminate the need for an additional DOH application in the future. Applicants who do not apply for EDG concurrent underwriting and funding are eligible to apply to DOH for standard gap financing at a later date. - Homeless Prevention Activities Program 2022 Request for Application (RFA)
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The legislation enabling income tax check-off contributions enables taxpayers to make voluntary donations from a taxpayer’s refund or as part of an additional amount added to a taxpayer’s liability. Annually, the amount that taxpayers designate to the Homeless Prevention Activities Program (HPAP) provides direct assistance to households across the State to prevent homelessness. The funds are awarded to local non-profit agencies that provide critical homeless prevention programs and services to households throughout the state based on a competitive application process outlined in this document.
Applicants may request up to $25,000 per application, per organization.
Grant Term: July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
All applications must be received by the Division of Housing to cassy.westmoreland@state.co.us no later than 5:00pm MT on April 4, 2022.
The recording of the 2022 HPAP Request for Applications Informational webinar can be found here
For additional information or questions, please contact Cassy Westmoreland (cassy.westmoreland@state.co.us).
2022 HPAP Application Narrative Form (Adobe)
2022 HPAP Application Narrative Form (Word)
2022 HPAP Budget Form
2022 HPAP RFA - 2021-2022 Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF)
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Total Amount Available: Up to $70,000,000*
Minimum Investment: $1,000,000
Maximum Investment: $10,000,000***Additional funding may be available.
**Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basisRelease Date: October 20, 2021
Informational Session: November 1, 2021 at 3:45 p.m. MT
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85230214917?pwd=ZFBJQW9ZK0lhOTU0WW9RTlRISnZaQ…
Passcode: 183625Or join by phone: (253) 215 8782 Webinar ID: 852 3021 4917 Passcode: 183625
Application Dates:
First Round
Letters of Intent November 8, 2021
Applications Due November 22, 2021Future Rounds to be announced
- 2021-2022 Operation Turn-Key Notice of Funding Availability for Acquisition & Utilization of Non-Congregate Shelter and Affordable Housing Assets
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The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH), Office of Housing Finance and Sustainability (OHFS) and Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI), is requesting applications for funding for the acquisition of land and/or existing properties suitable for the purpose of providing or developing Non-congregate shelter, Supportive Housing, or Affordable Housing. Additional funds may be also requested for the renting of and providing tenancy support services within the same properties to provide shelter or housing for households at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Eligible Funding Activities Include:
I. Acquisition & Renovations
II. Rental Assistance
III. Tenancy Support Services
Total Amount Available: Up to $50,000,000*
Minimum Acquisition Award: $250,000
Maximum Acquisition Award: $5,000,000**
Minimum Rental Assistance/Services Award: $20,000 (annual amount)
Maximum Rental Assistance/Services Award: $1,000,000** (annual amount)
*Additional funding may be available.
**Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis
Release Date: September 3, 2021
Informational Session: September 9, 2021 (Video)
Informational Session Webinar Slides
Application Dates: Beginning October 15, 2021 and on the 15th of every month thereafter until all available funding is committed or expiration of NOFA.Expiration Date: April 15, 2022
For any questions regarding the NOFA, please contact Andrew Paredes, Director, Office of Housing Finance & Sustainability (Andrew.Paredes@state.co.us), or Kristin Toombs, Director, Office of Homeless Initiatives (Kristin.Toombs@state.co.us).
- 2020-21 Annual RFA for the Creation of Supportive Housing (2021 PSH RFA)
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DOH is continuing its coordinated effort with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), and local municipalities to increase the production of Supportive Housing (SH), also known as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), for extremely low-income people experiencing homelessness with complex barriers to housing stability.
SH is decent, safe, affordable, community-based housing that provides tenants with all the rights and responsibilities of tenancy, tenancy support services, and links to other intensive supportive services using best practices for SH, particularly the Housing First model, as well as Harm Reduction and Trauma-Informed approaches. This approach is designed to allow tenants to live as independently as possible.
Applicants should respond to this RFA for any Supportive Housing project in the State of Colorado that intends to apply to DOH and/or CHFA, and/or any SH project within the City and County of Denver that intends to apply to Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and/or the City and County of Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST), for any of the following:
DOH Project-Based Rental Assistance Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (811PRA) Homeless Solutions Program - State Housing Vouchers (HSP-SHV) DOH Loan or Grant Assistance for Affordable Housing Development Tenancy Support Services (TSS Funding) Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) State Affordable Housing Tax Credits (AHTCs) CHFA Permanent Loans Private Activity Bonds.
2020-21 Annual Request for Applications (RFA) for the Creation of Supportive Housing
Through this RFA, DOH intends to award up to 300 Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), for SH projects. The number of PBVs allocated to the 2021 PSH RFA by DOH may be subject to change based on demand and funding availability.
2020-21 Annual RFA for the Creation of Supportive Housing Application
CSH Dimensions of Quality Checklist
2021 PSH RFA Contacts: Zac.Schaffner@state.co.us, Ann.Watts@state.co.us, Andrew.Paredes@state.co.us
- 2021-2022 ESG & ESG-CV
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The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) through its Division of Housing (DOH) and Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) is requesting applications from eligible non-profits or local governments throughout Colorado for a portion of ESG-CV funding and 2021-2022 ESG funding.
Released: September 30, 2021
Letter of Intent due: October 13, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. MST
Application due: November 1, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. MSTESG-CV components available for funding include: emergency shelter, temporary emergency shelter, street outreach, rapid re-housing, data collection through the Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) or comparable database (CAFÉ), and administrative activities. It also supports training on infectious disease prevention and mitigation, vaccine incentives for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and operating, updating, or enhancing Coordinated Entry Systems. These components must be used to prevent, prepare for, or respond to coronavirus (COVID-19).
ESG components available for funding include: emergency shelter, street outreach, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, data collection through the Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) or comparable database (CAFÉ), and administrative activities.
For specific questions regarding the NOFA, please contact: Cassy Westmoreland at cassy.westmoreland@state.co.us or 303-396-9944.
Questions will be accepted until the end of the cure period, which is November 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. MST.
2021 - 2022 ESG & ESG-CV NOFA - DOC
2021 - 2022 ESG & ESG-CV NOFA - PDF
ESG Project Budget
ESG-CV Project BudgetInformational Webinar December 15, 2020 - Webinar slides (audio/video recording)
Relevant Dates & Contacts:
All funding decisions for the list above will use DOH’s review of applicant responses to this RFA as part of their broader application and review process. DOH will award Project-Based Rental Assistance Vouchers and Tenancy Support Services funding directly from this RFA.
The Denver Housing Authority (DHA) and the City and County of Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST) will use this RFA and applicant responses as part of their broader application and review process for any of the following:
DHA Rental Assistance Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) DHA's D3 (DHA Delivers for Denver) Bond Program HOST Development Gap Funding HOST Tenancy Support Services Funding.
- 2021 Homeless Prevention Activities Program (HPAP)
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DOH has released the 2021 Homeless Prevention Activities Program (HPAP) Request for Applications (RFA). The Homeless Prevention Activities Program (HPAP) provides funding to nonprofits and local governments to prevent at-risk households from experiencing homeless. Funding for the program is made available through a variety of sources including a State Income Tax Check-off, which allows Colorado residents to make voluntary contributions to the program when filing their state income tax returns. DOLA's administration HPAP is overseen by an Advisory Committee which includes representation from the Colorado Department of Human Services and two members of the public selected by DOLA's Executive Director.
Eligible Applicants Include:
To be considered for a funding award, an applicant must be a non-profit organization in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State; or a unit of local government. Preference will be given to those organizations with a demonstrated history of serving those experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness.
Relevant Dates & Contact:
All applications must be emailed to Gaelyn.Coyle@state.co.us no later than 5:00pm MT on April 16, 2021. Incomplete and or late applications will not be considered.
2021 HPAP Request for Applications
- NOFA for Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program: ESG-CV2 Funds
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The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) through its Division of Housing (DOH) and Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) is requesting applications from eligible non-profits or local governments throughout Colorado for up to $11,100,000 from the second allocation of ESG funding provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (ESG-CV2).
Letters of Intent to apply for are due by 5:00 p.m. MST Monday, January 25, 2021.
Full applications are due by 5:00 p.m. MST Friday, February 19, 2021.
NOFA documents: ESG Program webpage
Contact: Cassy.Westmoreland@state.co.us - 2021 Next Step 2-Gen Rapid Re-housing Program
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DOH has released the 2021 Next Step 2-Gen Rapid Re-housing Program Request for Applications (RFA). Applications to the 2021 Next Step 2-Gen Rapid Re-Housing Program RFA will utilize the 2-Generation (2-Gen) and Rapid Re-housing (RRH) models to ensure students experiencing homelessness have the basic foundation of housing and support in order to achieve academic stability and success.
RRH is a short to medium-term housing intervention designed to help individuals and families to quickly exit homelessness, return to housing in the community, and not experience homelessness again. The program does so by providing move-in assistance, temporary rent subsidies, and case management. The services are time-limited and the household does not have to leave the unit when services end.
Central to the RRH model is a Housing First approach, meaning assistance is offered without preconditions, such as sobriety, employment, income, mental health stability, or absence of criminal record. The resources and services provided are tailored to the unique needs of the household.
The 2-Gen approach focuses on intentionally serving children and their parents (or other caregivers) together with services that help families escape the cycle of poverty. The Division of Housing plans to award up to $1,350,000 in Homeless Solutions Program (HSP) funds available through two year contracts.
Eligible Applicants Include:
A verified non-profit organization or a unit of local government in the State of Colorado seeking rapid re-housing funds that have committed to enter an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Colorado public school district.
Relevant Dates & Contact:
Letters of intent due to Gaelyn.Coyle@state.co.us by December 16, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. MT
Applications due to Gaelyn.Coyle@state.co.us by January 19, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. MT
Informational Webinar December 10, 2020 at 11:00 am MT:
Webinar presentation (video)
- 2019-20 Annual RFA for the Creation of Supportive Housing
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DOH is continuing its coordinated effort with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) to increase the production of Supportive Housing (SH) for people experiencing homelessness with complex needs.
Applicants should respond to this RFA for any Supportive Housing project in the State of Colorado that intends to apply to DOH and/or CHFA for any of the following: DOH Rental Assistance Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), DOH Loan or Grant Assistance for Affordable Housing Development, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), State Affordable Housing Tax Credits (AHTCs), CHFA Permanent Loans, or Private Activity Bonds.
DHA and HOST will use this RFA and applicant responses as part of their broader application and review process for any of the following: DHA Rental Assistance Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), DHA's D3 (DHA Delivers for Denver) Bond Program, HOST Development Gap Funding, and HOST Tenancy Support Services Funding.
2019-20 Annual RFA for the Creation of Supportive Housing Application
CSH Dimensions of Quality Checklist
Summary:
RFA is used to review all SH projects for any DOH and CHFA resources DOH will award Project-Based Vouchers and Tenancy Support Services funding directly from this RFA. Round #1 - Letter of Intent due 1/10/2020; Applications due 2/3/2020 Round #2 - Letter of Intent due 6/01/2020; Applications due 8/3/2020 Projects not covered in Round #1 and Round #2 - Applications accepted on a monthly basis Informational Session Webinar:
December 19, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. MST.
Contacts: Denise.Selders@state.co.us ; Kristin.Toombs@state.co.us
- NOFA for Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program: 2020-2021 ESG and ESG-CV2 Funds
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The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) through its Division of Housing (DOH) and Office of Homeless Initiatives (OHI) is requesting applications from eligible non-profits or local governments throughout Colorado for up to $4,170,628 from 2020 - 2021 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) and Homeless Solutions Program for ESG Activities and up to $12,000,000 from the second allocation of ESG funding provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (ESG-CV2).
Letters of Intent to apply for either funding source are due by 5:00 p.m. MST Thursday, October 8, 2020.
Full applications are due by 5:00 p.m. MST Friday, October 23, 2020.
DOH will release a second NOFA for the remaining ESG-CV2 funding in December 2020.
NOFA documents: ESG Program webpage
Contact: Cassy.Westmoreland@state.co.us - 2020 Next Step 2-Gen Prevention RFA
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The Division of Housing (DOH) has released the 2020 Next Step 2-Gen Homelessness Prevention Program Expansion Request for Applications (RFA). The RFA expands the scope and geographic reach of DOH’s existing Next Step 2-Gen Rapid Re-housing Program program, increasing the number of households served, incorporating homeless prevention resources, facilitating direct partnerships with School Districts, and assisting communities as they respond to COVID-19.
Dependent on approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), DOH plans to make $2 million in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding via the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act available through two year contracts.
Eligible Applicants Include:
Existing Next Step Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) Colorado Public School Districts seeking homelessness prevention funds that are currently in an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a Next Step RRH housing agency, public housing authority, and/or services provider. This is the first time that School Districts can be the lead applicant for DOH Next Step.
Colorado Public School District along with a Colorado housing agency, public housing authority, and/or services provider committed to entering into an MOU to serve households within district boundaries. Any entity from this category can be the lead applicant.
Applications Due to Gaelyn.Coyle@state.co.us by July 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. MDTInformational webinar July 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm MDT:
- Tenancy Support Services for Supportive Housing Request for Applications (RFA)
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Tenancy Support Services (TSS) are housing-related activities and services that support an individual or household’s ability to prepare for and transition to housing, and support the individual or household in being a successful tenant in the housing arrangement and thus able to sustain tenancy.
TSS are critical to the implementation of Supportive Housing. In partnership with the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), the Colorado Department of Local Affairs' Division of Housing (DOH) is making at least $1,300,000 in TSS available to existing Supportive Housing programs. This may be adjusted depending upon funding availability and amount of quality applications.
Tenancy Support Services RFA Application
Summary:
Supports the implementation of existing Supportive Housing projects 50% of a Supportive Housing program’s annual TSS costs or $3,600 per household per year Covers tenancy support activities not eligible for billing to other funding sources Letter of Intent due 1/10/2020; Applications due 2/10/2020Informational Session Webinar:
December 13, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. MST.
- Recovery-Oriented Housing Request for Applications (RFA)
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Substance Use Disorders impact thousands of individuals and families across Colorado. The destructive nature of substance use disorders and the influence of active addiction on behavior can result in homelessness and recurring involvement in justice systems, emergency and inpatient health care systems.
The aim of this RFA, funded through the Colorado House Bill 19-1009 and informed by Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care, Trauma-Informed Care, and Supportive Housing best practices, is to create non-time limited, affordable housing combined with adequate access to services for Eligible Participants;
(I) an individual with a mental health disorder, substance use disorder, or co-occurring behavioral health disorder who is transitioning from the Department of Corrections, the Division of Youth Services in the Department of Human Services, a mental health institute, a psychiatric hospital, or a county jail into the community; or
(II) an individual who is homeless or in an unstable housing environment and is transitioning from a residential treatment program or is engaged in the Community Transition Specialist Program.
Recovery-Oriented Housing RFA Application
Summary:
DOH will award up to 71 tenant-based rental assistance vouchers Minimum award size is 10 vouchers; maximum award size is 40 vouchers 50% of a Supportive Housing program’s annual TSS costs or $3,600 per household per year Letter of Intent due 1/10/2020; Applications due 2/17/2020December 17, 2019, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. MST.
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Homeless Prevention Activities Program 2020-2021 Request for Applications (RFA)
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The Colorado Department of Local Affairs' Division of Housing (DOH) is requesting applications for 2020-2021 Homeless Prevention Activities Program (HPAP) which utilizes funding received by voluntary contributions designated on state income tax return forms to assist in preventing individuals and families from becoming homeless.
Homeless prevention activities shall provide, but need not be limited to:
(a) Assistance in avoiding eviction and foreclosure from an apartment or home;
(b) Counseling for families and persons to prevent them from becoming homeless;
(c) Mediation services to assist persons in avoiding eviction and foreclosure;
(d) Programs that assist persons who are in danger of becoming homeless in obtaining
services and information;
(e) Referrals to and assistance in obtaining job-training, job-counseling, or information
about job openingsHomeless Prevention Activities Program RFA Application
Applications due February 10, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. MST
Informational Session Webinar:
January 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
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Notice of Funding Availability for 2019 - 2020 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
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The Colorado Department of Local Affairs' Division of Housing (DOH) is requesting applications for 2019-2020 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding to enhance the continuum of comprehensive, housing-focused solutions throughout the State of Colorado in order to;
1. End homelessness for participants and move homeless families and individuals into permanent affordable housing as quickly as possible. 2. Create a suitable living environment while working with participants to end homelessness. 3. Promote self-sufficiency to prepare participants for independent living. 4. Ensure efficient use of funds and effective program administration.
Changes to this year’s ESG NOFA include: increasing funding availability, clarifying match requirements, and expanding the eligible activities through Bonus Funding.
2019-20 Emergency Solutions Grant NOFA
Summary:
This NOFA may award up to a total of $4 million from a combination of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ESG funds and the state-funded Homeless Solutions Program (HSP).
ESG components available for funding include: emergency shelter/street outreach (ES/SO), homelessness prevention/rapid re-housing assistance (HP/RR), and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS).
Eligible activities for Bonus Funding through HSP for ES/SO applicants includes: diversion/rapid resolution, housing navigation/landlord relations, and housing stability/tenancy supports.
Letter of Intent due October 4, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. MST
Application due October 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. MST
Contacts:
Cassy Westmoreland at cassy.westmoreland@state.co.us for Emergency Shelter and Street Outreach (ES/SO) and Bonus Funds questions, LOI, and application submission.
Gaelyn Coyle-Joseph at gaelyn.coyle@state.co.us for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing (HP/RR) questions, LOI, and application submission. - 2018 -19 Annual RFA for the Creation of Supportive Housing
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DOH is continuing its coordinated effort with the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) to increase the production of Supportive Housing (SH), also known as Permanent Supportive Housing, for people experiencing homelessness with special needs. Applicants should respond to this RFA for any SH project that intends to apply to DOH and CHFA for ANY of the following: DOH vouchers, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), CHFA permanent loans, State Credits, Private Activity Bonds, and/or DOH Development Gap funding.
CSH Dimensions of Quality Checklist
Summary:
RFA is used to review all SH projects for any DOH and CHFA resources RFA will also directly award 200 PBVs for the creation of net new SH units Round #1 - Letter of Intent due 1/11/2019; Applications due 2/1/2019 Round #2 - Letter of Intent due 5/01/2019; Applications due 6/1/2019Contacts: Denise.Selders@state.co.us ; Kristin.Toombs@state.co.us
Informational Session Webinar:
December 19, 2018, at 12:30 p.m. MST.
- Homeless Prevention Activities Program RFA
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Funded through income tax check-off contributions, the Homeless Prevention Activities Program prevents at-risk households from becoming homeless and assists in stabilizing their housing situation by providing temporary financial assistance and housing-focused case management.
Summary:
$25,000 in total funding available per application/organization Applications due 3/29/2019Contacts: Cassy.Westmoreland@state.co.us, Kristin.Toombs@state.co.us
Informational Session Webinar:
March 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Webinar Presentation (audio) - Justice Involved Supportive Housing RFA
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DOH is requesting applications for Supportive Housing (SH) programs for Coloradans with special needs who have criminal or juvenile justice system involvement and a history of homelessness.
Summary:
100 Tenant-based vouchers and tenancy support services funding Minimum of 10 vouchers and a maximum of 60 vouchers Letter of Intent due 1/18/2019, Applications due 2/1/2019Informational Session Webinar:
December 12, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. MST. - Family Reunification Program RFA
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DOH is requesting applications from Public Housing Authorities/Agencies (PHAs) across Colorado to design and implement a Family Reunification Program (FRP) pilot for people returning home from incarceration within the justice system.
Summary:
Three (3) grants, each up to $75,000 annually, for a 24-month period Available to Public Housing Authorities/Agencies (PHAs) Letter of Interest due 1/18/2019, Applications due 2/1/2019Informational Session:
December 17, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. MST. - Youth Housing Programs RFA
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The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through its Division of Housing (DOH) and Office of Homeless Youth Services (OHYS), is requesting applications for Youth Focused Housing Programs, specifically.
Summary:
Up to 25 Tenant-Based Youth State Housing Vouchers (SHV), as well as limited tenancy support services funding. Up to $650,000 in award(s) for a 12-month grant period towards Youth Rapid Re-housing (RRH). Up to $100,000 in award(s) for a 12-month grant period towards Host Homes (HH).Informational Session:
November 6, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MST