Other Funding

If you are a homeless services provider and are interested in other ways to support or supplement your programs, be sure to look at these federal, state, and city funding resources. Check back on a regular basis for updated opportunities.

Special Unsheltered NOFO (SNOFO)

On June 22, 2022, HUD announced a first-of-its-kind funding opportunity that made $322m available for CoCs to address unsheltered and rural homelessness. The NYC CoC application was successful and 10 agencies/organizations received funding to create a total of 12 new projects. 

• Read the notice here
• SNOFO Priority Listing (.pdf) 
• SNOFO CoC Application (.pdf) 

Federal

Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

On an annual basis, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announces the availability of funds for supportive services grants under the SSVF Program. This NOFO is competitive, and interested applicants are urged to closely review the SSVF website.

The following agencies have many homeless services programs that provide opportunities for funding. Check out the individual websites to learn more:

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• Also check Grants.gov for a list of available grants.

State

Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI)

ESSHI provides operational funding to providers for the development and operation of supportive housing for persons identified as homeless with special needs, conditions or other life challenges. As part of Governor Cuomo's New York State housing plan, $2.6 billion in operating funds has been committed for 6,000 new permanent supportive housing units and other services over 5 years.

The following agencies have many homeless services programs that provide opportunities for funding. Check out the individual websites to learn more:

• New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)
• New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
• New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
• New York State Office for the Aging
• New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
• New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
• New York State Office of Children and Family Services
• New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)

City

The following agencies have many homeless services programs that provide opportunities for funding.  Go to the individual websites to learn more:

• New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
• New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA)
• New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA)
• New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
• New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS)
• New York City Department for Youth and Community Development (DYCD)