Homeless & Special Needs

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(901) 636-7300

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170 N. Main St. Memphis, TN 38103

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M– F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m

Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG

ESG Application Workshop Presentation

The Emergency Solutions Grant Program seeks to improve the quality of life for homeless citizens through funding for activities to help homeless families move toward independent living and prevent homelessness. Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered eligible.

Non-profit organization with at least one year of experience in serving its community.

Focus

Increase the number and quality of emergency shelters for the homeless.
Provide Essential Social Services for the homeless
Provide Financial Assistance to Prevent Homelessness

Click here to access the Emergency Solutions Grant Program Online Application

ESG Program Budget

ESG Agency Budget

Click here to view the Emergency Solutions Grant Application Guidelines (PDF)

HCD will start accepting applications for ESG at 8:00 a.m. on December 5, 2022, and will close on February 3, 2023, at 4 p.m. For ESG-CV funds related to COVID-19, please check out the COVID-19 section.

Current ESG Grant Recipients

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA)

HOPWA Application Workshop Presentation

The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program provides assistance to low-income individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and their family members who live with them.

Eligibility

Nonprofit Organizations Only
Demonstrate at least one year of experience in serving its community
Clients must be documented with HIV/AIDS diagnosis and meet HUD income guidelines for the county of their residence within the service area
Must increase the availability of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS
Must be in Fayette, Shelby, and Tipton Counties in Tennessee, DeSoto, Marshall, Tate, and Tunica Counties in Mississippi, and Crittenden County in Arkansas

Eligible Activities include

Acquisition and/or rehabilitation
Operations of a wide range of housing programs
Rental Assistance
Housing information and outreach, and supportive services.

Click here to access the HOPWA Online Application

HOPWA Program Budget

HOPWA Agency Budget

Click here to view the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Application Guidelines (PDF)

– note all applications must be completed electronically

HCD will start accepting applications for HOPWA at 8:00 a.m. on December 5, 2022, and will close on February 3, 2023 at 4 p.m

Current HOPWA Recipients

HOME-Funded Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (HOME-TBRA)

HOME-TBRA Application Workshop Presentation

The HOME-Funded Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program provides rental assistance to low-income persons who are homeless and have special needs.

Eligibility:

Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, current TN charter, financial statements/audit, general liability insurance
Must serve clients whose income is 60% or below the median income and who are at risk of homelessness and have a special need
Clients must have an income and pay 30% of the rent and a portion of utilities

Eligible Activities include: