Specifications include, but are not limited to: The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services (hereafter known as DHHS), is issuing this Request for Information, RFI Housing for the purpose of seeking agencies who are available to provide emergency and/or temporary housing to meet the increased needs of vulnerable adults who are homeless or near homelessness. • DHHS is seeking information from “non-federal entities” as set forth in 45 CFR § 75.2 or 2 CFR § 200.69. A “non-federal entity” is limited to local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, or nonprofit organizations; further definitions in the Uniform Grant Guidance or the Health and Human Services Grant Guidance may apply. If this RFI involves funds from the United States Department of Labor, the definition of “non-federal entity,” per 2 CFR § 2900.2, includes for-profit entities as well. Any response submitted by an ineligible Applicant shall be rejected. • These entities in Nebraska shall be implementing and/or currently providing emergency housing/shelter to adults, including vulnerable adults, while permanent living arrangements are being made. These entities shall provide transitional living services, as defined by the State and Federal rules and regulation. • Provide homelessness prevention or shelter services for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in compliance with any State and Federal rules. • These entities must have at least two years of experience successfully providing homeless assistance services using a Continuum of Care approach. • Provide evidence of participation in one of the three Continuums of Care in Nebraska for the need for the proposed services, identified in their response. • Be exempt from taxation under section 501© 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or represent a number of eligible applicants. • Not discriminate based on age, religion, sex, race, color, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify, or national origin (24 CFR 5). • Operate drug-free premises. • Follow national policies including Trafficking Victims Protection Act, Whistleblower Protections, and Defense Of Marriage Act: Implementation of Same Sex Spouse/Marriages. • Organizations that are religious or faith-based are eligible on the same basis as any other organization to receive these funds. • Organizations that are directly funded under this grant may not engage in inherently religious activities, such as worship, religious instruction or proselytization as part of the programs or services funded under this grant. • If an organization conducts religious activities, the activities must be offered separately in time or location from the programs or services funded under this grant and the participation must be voluntary for program participants. • An organization physically located in Nebraska that is responsible for providing public and medical health services to vulnerable adults. • Other organizations that have a substantial adult clientele that are at risk of homelessness and/or homeless. • Organizations must be registered with the Nebraska Secretary of State.