Minnesota Housing is accepting applications for the Regional Planning Grant to Prevent and End Homelessness Request for Proposals (RFP). Up to $350,000 in one-time funding is available to support the capacity of Greater Minnesota Continuums of Care (CoCs) and Tribal Nations to prevent and end homelessness while improving the regional homeless response system to help it be more equitable.

The goal of this grant is to focus on ongoing collaborative efforts and develop new initiatives that coordinate strategies among various stakeholders. Enhancing efforts among stakeholders is meant to help regions throughout Minnesota be more effective when advancing goals to prevent and end homelessness. This one-time funding opportunity is available for the period of July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. Funding is contingent upon Minnesota Housing board approval and program appropriations.

Eligible applicants include:

• Federally recognized Tribal Nations (or Tribally designated housing entities) within the state of Minnesota. NOTE: Minnesota Housing will allow up to one applicant (separately or as a part of collaborative application) per Tribe or Tribally designated housing entity to apply.
• Continuums of Cares (CoC): A nonprofit or for-profit or governmental entity can apply on behalf of a Greater Minnesota CoC. An eligible applicant must have an official designation from the CoC. NOTE: Minnesota Housing will allow up to one applicant per CoC to apply.

1. Homelessness is prevented whenever possible, and services and supports are provided to ensure no one returns to homelessness.
2. A robust crisis response geared towards housing outcomes supports people staying outside, in emergency shelters, and in community.
3. People facing homelessness have access to housing options that meet their needs and honors their choice.
4. Homelessness is treated as a crucial health and public health crisis wherever it occurs.
5. The state shares power with Indigenous, Black, Brown, Poor, LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and Two-Spirit+) people and people who have faced homelessness to strengthen natural supports within community.

NOTE: These efforts are intended to help make the regional homeless response system more equitable and strengthen resources that will help prevent and end homelessness throughout the state.

• Participate and connect local communities to the statewide strategic plan focused on housing, health, and racial justice
• Identify and implement actions related to housing, health, and racial justice to better serve at-risk and homeless households who are currently underserved
• Develop strategies, service models, and best practices to reduce disparities among homeless populations that are currently represented in the local homeless response system
• Build partnerships where gaps exist, which could include partnerships with culturally specific service providers, local schools, area jails/prisons, local health care organizations, local public health agencies, and veteran service providers, with the intent to provide holistic services

• Request for Proposal (RFP) Application Instructions
• Application: Word version | RTF version
• Signature Page
• Budget (xls)
• Work Plan: Word version | RTF version
• Applicant current financial information* (does not apply to any governmental organizations or Tribal Nations)
• Frequently Asked Questions

Applications are due Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Applications must be submitted using the Multifamily Secure Upload Tool. Using the online tool, send items to mhfa.app@state.mn.us. Upload required documents in the original format; do not convert the documents into PDF or other formats except for the signature page of the application. Review the Upload Tool instructions for more information.

Minnesota Housing provided an RFP Information session to provide an overview of the program, review important dates, covering details on how to submit a successful application. Watch the recording (1:01:23) and view the presentation slides.

Minnesota Housing is re-opening the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the HTF Program Rental Assistance with a new deadline of Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at noon Central Time. Applications previously submitted on or before noon on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 are valid and a new application is not required.

Up to $27.1 million in grant funds for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) and Sponsor-Based Rental Assistance (SBRA) programs for the grant term of October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2025. Included in this amount is up to a total of $500,000 as a one-time funding opportunity for housing navigation services. Housing Navigation funding is available only to applicants selected for funding under TBRA programs. 

Minnesota Housing held an HTF Program Request for Proposals (RFP) information session that provided an overview of the Housing Trust Fund Program and the Request for Proposals content.  

• Information Session Recording (1:59:09) | Presentation Slides

• Request For Proposals Application Instructions
• Application
• Application Signature Page
• Program Budget 
• Memorandum of Understanding 
• Affirmative Action form and certificate with attached Certificate of Compliance, if applicable​
• Applicant Current Financial Information: Non-governmental organizations applying for $25,000 or more must supply the following financial documentation depending on the organization’s total gross revenue (refer to the table in the RFP Application Instructions)
• For Guides and other administrative requirements, visit the Housing Trust Fund webpage.
• Frequently Asked Questions

The Application, along with the Application Signature Page, the Program Budget, any Memoranda of Understanding, the Affirmative Action form and certificate with attached Certificate of Compliance, if applicable​, and Applicant Current Financial Information (refer to the RFP Application Instructions) must be uploaded to the Multifamily Secure Upload Tool. Refer to the Secure Upload instructions for assistance with the upload process. All documents must be submitted no later than noon Central Time on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

• Reduce the number of people who become homeless for the first time (Prevent)
• Reduce the number of people who experience homelessness (Rare)
• Reduce the length of time people experience homelessness (Brief)
• Reduce the number of people who return to homelessness (One-time)
• Increase equitable outcomes for households who are disparately impacted by homelessness (Equity)

• Tribal Nations
• Twin Cities metropolitan area: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
• Non-metropolitan areas (Greater Minnesota): A county, a group of contiguous counties jointly acting together, or a community-based nonprofit organization with a sponsoring resolution from each of the county boards located with its operating jurisdiction.

Minnesota Housing held a Request for Proposals (RFP) Information Session to provide an overview of RFP content. Watch the recorded Video (1:25:57) | Slides (February 13, 2023).

• 2024-2025 Program Guide
• RFP Application Instructions
• Application
• Application Signature Page
• Budget (xls)
• Scoring Methodology
• Affirmative Action Certification Form
• Frequently Asked Questions

The application, along with is signature page, the program budget, the Affirmative Action Certification form, and current financial information (refer to FHPAP RFP Instructions) must be uploaded to the Multifamily Secure Upload Tool.(Secure Upload Instructions). All documents must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, to be considered for funding.

Application Information will go here when it's ready.

Minnesota Housing is now accepting applications for the Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) program. This program supports collaborative efforts between schools, housing organizations and local governments to identify, engage and stabilize students and their families experiencing homelessness. Minnesota Housing anticipates allocating up to $3.5M in HSWH funds using the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance (FHPAP) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) program guidelines. Funding availability is contingent upon legislative approval of program appropriations and may increase or decrease.

• Twin Cities metropolitan area FHPAP administrators: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
• Non-Metropolitan area (Greater Minnesota) FHPAP administrators: A county, a group of contiguous counties jointly acting together, or a community-based nonprofit organization with a sponsoring resolution from each of the county boards located within its operating jurisdiction
• Tribal Nations
• HTF Administrators

Minnesota Housing held a Request for Proposals (RFP) Information Session to provide an overview of RFP content. Watch the recorded Video (1:27:39) | Slides (February 13, 2023).

• FHPAP 2024-2025 Program Guide
• RFP Application Instructions
• Application
• Application Signature Page
• 2-Year Budget
• 4-Year Budget
• Memorandum of Understanding
• Affirmative Action Certification Form
• Frequently Asked Questions

The Application, along with its signature page, the budget, the Memorandum of Understanding, the Affirmative Action Certification form, and current financial information (refer to the RFP Application Instructions) must be uploaded to the Multifamily Secure Upload Tool. (Secure Upload Instructions). All documents must be submitted no later than 4:30 pm. CT on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, to be considered for funding.

Application RFP Information will go here when it's available.

RFP Application Information will go here when it's available.

RFP Available application information will be posted here as soon as it's available.

The Bridges Rental Assistance Program provides housing assistance for people with very low incomes and a mental illness while they wait for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or another rental subsidy. Eligible uses for Bridges funding include temporary rental assistance payments and security deposits paid directly to the landlords on behalf of qualified participants.

Request For Proposal (RFP) information will be posted here as funding becomes available.

The Housing Stability Services program is offered to renter households at or below 80% Area Median Income and who are experiencing a housing emergency. The Housing Stability Services funds may be used for two specific service activities: eviction prevention services and housing navigation services.

Request For Proposal (RFP) information will be posted here as funding becomes available.

The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program provides housing assistance to prevent homelessness and help maintain housing stability of individuals and families impacted by the public health-related emergency. The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Fund is funded with federal dollars through the Coronavirus Relief Fund, which is authorized by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Request For Proposal (RFP) information will be posted here as funding becomes available.

The Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Program Rental Assistance provides temporary rental assistance, housing related expenses such as application fees and security deposits, in partnership with supportive services. The program supports High Priority Homeless (HPH) referrals through the local Coordinated Entry (CE) System. Rental assistance is provided in partnership with services to help participants achieve housing stability and transition to permanent sustainable housing opportunities.

Request For Proposal (RFP) information will be posted here as funding becomes available.

To address housing needs for low-income people who are living with HIV/AIDS and their families, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) manages the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. Funds are distributed to states and cities by formula allocations and made available as part of the area's Consolidated Plan. In addition, some projects are selected in national competitions to serve as service delivery models or operate in non-formula areas. Grantees partner with nonprofit organizations and housing agencies to provide housing and support to beneficiaries.

Request For Proposal (RFP) information will be posted here as funding becomes available.

Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) is a grant program focused on addressing homelessness and housing instability among students and their families. A study conducted by public and charter schools across Minnesota identified 6,207 students who were experiencing homelessness on October 1, 2020. The students attended 1,015 schools and educational programs statewide, spanning 293 school districts and 76 counties.

Request For Proposal (RFP) information will be posted here as funding becomes available.

The Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Operating Subsidy Program provides operating support to maintain the economic viability of supportive housing developments that are funded by Minnesota Housing and serve people experiencing homelessness.

Request For Proposal (RFP) information will be posted here as funding becomes available.

The goal of this grant is to focus on ongoing collaborative efforts and develop new initiatives that coordinate strategies among various stakeholders. Enhancing efforts among stakeholders is meant to help regions throughout Minnesota be more effective when advancing goals to prevent and end homelessness.

Request For Proposal (RFP) information will be posted here as funding becomes available.