Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) For HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the Georgia Housing Finance Authority (GHFA) are posting the 2025 Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
The NOFO sets forth funding opportunities to build and maintain:
- Non-Congregate Shelters for the Four Qualified Populations (QPs) under the Home Investment Partnership Program-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP); and
- Optional Non-Congregate Shelter Supportive Services Funding
This funding opportunity aligns with DCA’s strategic goal to align new and existing resources to strengthen pathways along the housing continuum. Projects awarded under this NOFO will be eligible to receive:
- A funding award in the form of a cost reimbursement grant for the new construction of a Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) or acquisition and/or rehabilitation of existing structures (such as motels, nursing homes, etc.) to be converted into a Non-Congregate Shelter, and
- An optional Supportive Services Funding Award in the form of a cost reimbursement grant to support housing stability for Qualifying Populations (QPs) in the Non-Congregate Shelter which must be spent by January 1, 2030.
NCS NOFO Documents
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2025 HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
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NCS NOFO_Plan and Budget Workbook
NOFO Form Q&As and Responses
- NOFO Non-Congregate Shelter Q&A Online Form
- NOFO Non-Congregate Shelter Q&A Responses
NOFO Virtual Training and Q&A Sessions
- NCS NOFO Training and Q&A #1 - Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- NCS NOFO Training and Q&A #2 - Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
NCS NOFO Documents Posted for Public Comment
Documents
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2025 HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - DRAFT
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2025 HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Plan & Budget - DRAFT