The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS or State) is requesting proposals to provide emergency shelter, drop-in/day shelter or street outreach for individuals and families experiencing homelessness with funding from the Emergency Services Program. The purpose of Emergency Services Program funds is to initiate, maintain, or expand programs providing emergency shelter and/or services to homeless persons. These funds can be used to meet the operation, administration and supportive services costs of shelter, drop-in/day shelter, and outreach programs. As part of the evaluation phase, priority points will be awarded to DHS-funded shelter capital projects and projects specifically targeting the unsheltered, urban (7-county metro) American Indian Community. More information on scoring and evaluation can be found in the Request for Proposals.
