RFP-DCP-19-09 - DC Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)

Summary of Specifications:
Dutchess County Planning and Development is requesting proposals from not-for-profit corporation and charitable organizations, including faith-based organizations, to be considered for funding through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program hereafter known as HPRP. HPRP funding of up to $654,862 will provide financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless and help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Through HPRP, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been authorized by Congress to dedicate funds for homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing activities, including: short-term or medium-term rental assistance, housing relocation and stabilization services, mediation, credit counseling, security or utility deposits, utility payments, moving cost assistance, case management, or other appropriate activities for homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing of persons that have become homeless.