This document provides an overview of several major federal funding streams available for the creation of housing and services. It describes programs like the Supportive Housing Program, Shelter Plus Care, Emergency Solutions Grants, HUD-VASH, HOPWA, HOME Investment Partnership Program, Housing Choice Vouchers, and Section 811 Supportive Housing for People with Disabilities. Eligibility and purposes vary between programs, which may support individuals, families, veterans, or people with disabilities or HIV/AIDS, and can fund housing development, rental assistance, services, or home repair/purchase assistance.

1. Funding StreamsPublic Housing Funding Resources

3. Overview Review of federal resources available for creation of housing and servicesSome are population specific (i.e. families only)Recent changes made to some programs3

4. FederalSupportive Housing Program (SHP)Pays for the development of supportive housing and servicesStates, units of local government, other governmental entities such as public housing agencies (PHAs), and private non-profits can get SHPHelps homeless individuals and families

5. FederalShelter Plus Care (S+C)Pays for rental subsidies if support services are providedStates, local government units, and PHAs can apply for fundingHelps homeless people with a disability and their families

6. FederalEmergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds:Shelter and outreach activitiesPrevention and re-housing activities (new)Short- or medium term rental assistance (new)Assists homeless individuals and families$160m FY2008

7. FederalHUD-VASH (Veterans Administration Supportive Housing)Newer program designed to provide veterans with supportive housing10,000 vouchers fundedFunders Together to End Homelessness • 220 Newbury Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116 • 617.236.2244 • www.FundersTogether.org7

8. FederalHousing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) funds:Housing and services for people living with HIV/AIDS$300m FY 2009Two types of HOPWA $Formula – allocated based on # of AIDS casesCompetitive – for model projects or programs

9. FederalHOME Investment Partnership ProgramLargest Federal block grant to states and local governments Creates affordable housing for low income peopleProvides home purchase or rehab financing to eligible homeowners and new homebuyers

10. FederalHousing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) provides:tenant based subsidies project based subsidiesTenant pays 30% of the total rent Income must be 50% or less of AMI

11. FederalSection 811 – Supportive Housing for People with DisabilitiesServes very low-income people (less than 30% AMI)With at least one household member 18 years older with a disabilityFY2009 $250m

12. FederalFunders Together to End Homelessness • 220 Newbury Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116 • 617.236.2244 • www.FundersTogether.org12