Atlanta, GA. (March 10, 2026) – DCA’s State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission today launched Georgia Rehoused, a new, streamlined process for communities to apply for funding opportunities by demonstrating how their proposals will reduce unsheltered homelessness. Georgia Rehoused will use a single pre-application to determine eligibility for various available funding. DCA intends to distribute available state and federal funding through Georgia Rehoused in three award cycles.  

The pre-application process will enable DCA to support and advise communities on their compliance with basic eligibility requirements and their readiness to proceed with a final application.  The Georgia Rehoused pre-application process also helps DCA gauge need and determine timing and award limitations for finite funding.  

Pre-applicants will receive a recommendation from DCA staff either to make a full application or to do additional work to meet basic eligibility requirements.  After projects receive a pre-application determination, communities will be able to apply in a competitive funding round.  

“The Georgia Rehoused Grant is a new way to bring innovative and stable housing opportunities to Georgia,” said Christopher Nunn, DCA Commissioner. “We are seeing creative housing solutions introduced across the country, and we know Georgia communities and local partners are ready to provide similar opportunities.” 

Pre-Application Process  

All Georgia Rehoused pre-applications must be submitted electronically through the application portal. Pre-applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required documentation is complete and uploaded at the time of submission. All organizations must complete a Georgia Rehoused pre-application to be eligible to apply for the full application once it is released. 

The Georgia Rehoused Pre-Application will close on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. 

First Award Cycle Timeline 

  • March 10, 2026: Georgia Rehoused Pre-Applications Released  
  • March 31, 2026: Georgia Rehoused Notices of Funding and Competitive Application Released 
  • April 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.: Pre-Application Closes 
  • May 11, 2026: Competitive Application Closes 
  • Week of June 6, 2026: Anticipated Award Notifications to Commission 
  • June 23, 2026: Commission Approves Awards  

Pre-applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:  

  1. Is a collaborative partnership, led by a local government, representing local community interest and decisions;  
  2. Shows how funds will provide a reduction in the unsheltered population in the community; and   
  3. Must be registered in Homeless Management Information System, known as HMIS. 
     

For a full list of eligibility requirements, visit the Georgia Rehoused webpage. 

Contact Information  

If you have questions about the Georgia Rehoused Grant, please email [email protected].