On March 11, 2021 President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Congress appropriated $5 billion to be administered through the HOME Investment Partnership for activities primarily benefiting qualifying individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homeless, or other vulnerable populations. 
 
QUALIFYING POPULATIONS
1.     Homeless
2.     At Risk of Homeless
3.     Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human Trafficking.
4.     Other Populations
              -Other families requiring services or housing assistance to prevent homelessness.
               -At greatest risk of housing instability.
 
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
The American Rescue Plan will be administered to perform four activities that must primarily benefit qualifying individuals and families. These activities include:

1.      Development and Support of Affordable Housing
2.     Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
3.      Provision of Supportive Services
4.      Acquisition and Development of Non-Congregate Shelter Units
 

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* 1. Contact Information

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* 2. Please check the qualifying populations your agency or project currently serves.

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* 3. List the greatest barriers for the individuals and families you serve:

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* 4. How can it be made possible for individuals and families to overcome those barriers?

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* 5. What are the unmet needs of the individuals and families you are serving?

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* 6. What can be done to meet those unmet need of the individuals and families you are serving?

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* 7. What do you feel the gaps are in housing and shelter inventory, homeless assistance and services, and homeless prevention service delivery system?

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* 8. Of the qualifying populations listed above, which group(s) do you feel are the most underserved?

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* 9. Identify the gaps your agency or project is currently facing:

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* 10. Does your agency currently administer any of the Eligible Activities listed above? If yes, please describe.

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* 11. Does your agency have a program or project that could benefit from the American Rescue Plan funding that is an eligible activity and would serve one or more of the qualifying populations? If yes, please describe.

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* 12. What is the service area your organization serves

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* 13. If you are a homeless service provider, please check the appropriate housing or shelter needs you provide.

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