Georgia Rehoused Grant Program

Georgia Rehoused is a housing-focused funding initiative administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs through its State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Commission. The program was developed to streamline access to multiple state and federal funding sources and to support coordinated, community-driven strategies aimed at reducing unsheltered homelessness across the state. It emphasizes collaboration between local governments and community stakeholders to design and implement housing solutions that are both innovative and sustainable. The initiative reflects a broader policy effort to expand housing stability, improve service delivery systems, and address homelessness through coordinated planning and funding alignment. The primary purpose of Georgia Rehoused is to provide financial assistance to local partnerships that can demonstrate measurable reductions in unsheltered homelessness. The program supports a range of housing interventions, including permanent housing, transitional housing, non-congregate shelter, and supportive services such as encampment relocation and shelter operations. Funding is made available through multiple sources, including state appropriations and federal programs such as the HOME-American Rescue Plan. Awards are structured as reimbursable grants, and applicants may request state funds, federal funds, or a combination of both, provided they demonstrate the capacity to manage compliance requirements across funding streams. Eligible applicants must form collaborative partnerships that include a local government entity serving as either the primary applicant or co-applicant. These partnerships may also include nonprofits, housing authorities, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and private sector stakeholders. Applicants must demonstrate active collaboration through formal agreements or advisory structures, identify development partners, and provide documentation of financial participation. Additional eligibility requirements include registration in the Homeless Management Information System and the ability to track and report service data. The program prioritizes proposals that reflect strong community engagement and data-driven understanding of local homelessness conditions. The application process is divided into two phases: a mandatory pre-application and a subsequent competitive application. The pre-application serves as a screening mechanism to assess eligibility, readiness, and alignment with program goals. Applicants must submit documentation of partnerships, evidence of local government participation, data on unsheltered homelessness, a project proposal and plan, and a comprehensive budget. Pre-applications are reviewed for completeness and feasibility, and applicants receive feedback indicating whether they are prepared to advance to the competitive stage or should strengthen their proposals for future cycles. Competitive applications are evaluated based on criteria outlined in program guidance, including project feasibility, impact on unsheltered homelessness, financial sustainability, and compliance with funding requirements. Applicants may be required to provide detailed project plans, including site identification, development timelines, and long-term sustainability strategies. Capital projects must also address environmental reviews, permitting, construction planning, and operational readiness. The program anticipates entering into long-term agreements, such as land use restrictions, to ensure sustained impact over time. The timeline for the program includes a pre-application release in early March, followed by a pre-application deadline in mid-April. Competitive applications are due in mid-May, with award notifications expected in early June and final approvals later that month. The program operates in multiple award cycles, with future cycles anticipated but not yet fully scheduled. Applicants are encouraged to participate in informational webinars and review program materials to ensure compliance with requirements and improve application quality.

Demonstrate strong collaboration with local government leadership and provide clear, data-driven evidence of reducing unsheltered homelessness; ensure financial and operational sustainability is well documented