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Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHA) is a grant from Oregon Housing and Community Services that funds services for low or very-low income persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
EHA funds can pay for street outreach, emergency and transitional shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, supportive in-home services, shelter facility acquisition and rehabilitation, and community capacity building.
Funded through Oregon state general funds and document recording fees, EHA allocates funds annually to community action agencies throughout the state, which coordinate and deliver services to individuals and families in Oregon.
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Funding :: League of Oregon Cities Resources: Reference Materials Understanding Homelessness Communications & Public Engagement Homelessness & Public Space Jim McCauley, Legislative Director 2021 OHCS Legislative Highlights : After a year of unprecedented challenges, Oregon has a long road of recovery ahead.
Under the leadership of Governor Kate Brown, OHCS entered the 2021 Legislative Session with a bold agenda to respond to these crises and build an equitable recovery while advancing the Statewide Housing Plan. The Legislature answered the call with a historic investment of over $896 million that will springboard an equitable and coordinated response to multiple co-occurring crises while advancing long-term housing solutions.
Of that total amount, $90. 18 million is directed toward homelessness and stabilization efforts for the 2021-23 biennium, including: $27 million for shelter infrastructure, capacity, and technical assistance to improve services for Oregonians experiencing homelessness; $1.
18 million to improve the Homeless Management Information System; HB 2006 , which included additional grants directly to local communities to stand up new shelters and navigation centers across the state; and HB 2100 , which modernizes Oregon’s homeless services system and establishes the Task Force on Homelessness and Racial Disparities to recommend changes to the state's funding structure.
Continuums of Care: The Continuum of Care (CoC) program directs funding from the Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Agency to local and regional CoCs for distribution to nonprofit providers. It also funds state and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families.
Entitlement Jurisdictions: Cities and counties at certain populations and capacity thresholds may receive direct federal funding through federal programs like the Community Development Block Grant program, HOME, and the Emergency Solutions Grant program.
Non-entitlement Federal Funding: The majority of federal funding is administered through Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) for non-entitlement or "balance of state" jurisdictions, see "State Agency Resources" below. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program : CDBG is funded by HUD and administered by Business Oregon for the "balance of state" non-entitlement jurisdictions.
Oregon tribes, entitlement cities (Albany, Ashland, Beaverton, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Grants Pass, Gresham, Hillsboro, Medford, Portland, Redmond, Salem, and Springfield), and counties (Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, Marion) receive CDBG funds directly from HUD and are not eligible through the state program.
Oregon's balance of state CDBG funds can be granted for public works water infrastructure projects, regional housing rehabilitation programs for single-family housing occupied by low- and moderate-income persons; microenterprise development, and community facilities including libraries, head start centers, emergency/homeless shelters, transitional housing, shelters/workshops for people with disabilities, non-profit health clinics, drug and alcohol treatment centers, and senior centers.
Eligible cities and counties typically subgrant with a local nonprofit provider for housing and shelter services. State CDBG funds are allocated competitively twice a year. Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) : The CSBG program is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services.
OHCS administers Oregon's CSBG funds by formula to community action agencies that meet requirements. Grantees provide services and activities addressing employment, education, self sufficiency, housing, nutrition, healthcare, emergency services and youth or elderly-based initiatives.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) : The ESG Program, funded through HUD, assists low-income individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. OHCS allocates ESG funds to community action agencies throughout the state, which are responsible to coordinate the use of the funds to serve their communities.
ESG funds can pay for: street outreach, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and data collection. HOME Tenant Based Assistance (HTBA) : HTBA funds can pay for refundable security deposits, utility deposits, and monthly rent and utilities. HTBA is funded through HUD.
OHCS allocates HTBA funds to community action agencies annually. Housing Stabilization Program (HSP) : HSP is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and then through a grant from the Oregon Department of Human Services. Funds are allocated to community action agencies annually.
HSP assists low-income families who are receiving a state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant or who are otherwise eligible and are homeless or are unstably housed and at risk of becoming homeless. Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA) : The EHA Program assists low or very-low income persons who are homeless or are unstably housed and at risk of becoming homeless.
EHA funds can pay for: street outreach, emergency and transitional shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, supportive in-home services, data collection, shelter and transitional housing facilities acquisition, rehabilitation/conversion, and community capacity building. EHA is funded through the legislatively approved state general funds and the document recording fee.
Funds are allocated to community action agencies annually. Elderly Rental Assistance (ERA) : The ERA Program assists very-low income seniors who are homeless or are unstably housed and at risk of becoming homeless. ERA funds can pay for: transitional housing, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, supportive in-home services, data collection, case management and housing stabilization services.
ERA is funded through the legislatively approved state general funds. Funds are allocated to community action agencies annually. HB 2100 includes multiple approaches to move toward racial equity in the homeless services system.
State Homeless Assistance Program (SHAP) : SHAP helps meet the emergency needs of homeless Oregonians by providing operational support for emergency shelters and supportive services to shelter residents. SHAP funds can pay for: street outreach, emergency and transitional shelter facility maintenance and operations, resident support services, data collection, shelter housing facilities acquisition and rehabilitation/conversion.
SHAP is funded through legislatively approved state general funds. Funds are allocated to community action agencies annually. Wildfire Damage Housing Relief Program : The Wildfire Damage Housing Relief Program assists households of lower income that suffer a loss of housing due to wildfire.
The Wildfire Damage Housing Relief Program is funded through legislatively approved state general funds. Eligible households apply directly to OHCS for assistance.
Local Funding: In addition to federal and state resources, Oregon cities and counties have increased local investments in housing and homelessness, through local general fund revenues, by adopting construction excise taxes, and most recently through federal COVID-19 recovery grants like the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Ability to invest new or additional local revenues is limited by local tax bases.
Metro - Supportive Housing Services : In May 2020, voters in greater Portland approved Measure 26-210 to fund services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Metro works with Clackamas , Multnomah and Washington counties to reduce homelessness through services that help people find and keep safe and stable homes.
Additional local funding for homelessness response and housing may be accessed through partnering with philanthropic organizations, community banks, local health care systems and hospitals including C oordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), and local businesses and employers. Permanent Supportive Housing Is Cost Effective Studies show that it is less expensive to provide permanent supportive housing than all other “interventions.
” When people experiencing chronic homelessness receive stable housing, they are less likely to use emergency departments, hospitals, detoxification facilities, and shelters, and are less likely to interact with law enforcement. The decreased use of these expensive services is dramatic and results in savings. Often, cost savings equal or exceed the cost of permanent supportive housing.
Existing studies radically underestimate the benefits. Most studies focus on just one or a few typical cost drivers associated with chronic homelessness, such as emergency services.
No study accounts for the millions of dollars cities spend on sweeping encampments; the substantial costs for the entire criminal justice system process (from arrest through probation); the extraordinary demand for police and outreach services that do not result in issuing citations or criminal charges; the drag on each entity within the emergency response system (fire departments, EMTs, police, emergency rooms); the overtaxing of volunteers, members of the faith community, and community service providers; the clear economic impacts on local businesses, tourism, and travel; and the significant psychological and emotional tolls exacted from unsheltered people as well as the surrounding community.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals and families in Oregon. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHA) is funded by Oregon Housing and Community Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Oregon. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Housing Development Grant Program ("Trust Fund") is a grant from Oregon Housing and Community Services that funds the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing for low- and very low-income households in Oregon. Created in 2009, the program reserves 75% of annual funding for housing serving residents at or below 50% of area median income (AMI), with the remaining 15% serving households up to 80% AMI. Projects must maintain affordability for 60 years. Preference is given to projects offering resident services such as daycare, job counseling, emergency assistance, and financial management. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, housing authorities, local governments, manufactured dwelling park cooperatives, private companies, and federally recognized Tribal Nations. Applications are accepted through the Oregon Centralized Application (ORCA) process.
GHAP Capacity Building is a grant from Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) that Oregon Housing and Community Services : General Housing Account Program – Capacity Building : Development Resources : State of Oregon Translate this site into other Languages tag, as divs are not allo. Access to safe, affordable, stable housing is vital to improving the quality of life for Oregon's families and communities. Community-based nonprofit housing developers, local housing authorities, and Native Nation housing entities are uniquely positioned within their communities to support placemaking and provide culturally specific and responsive housing and resident services. Eligible applicants include Nonprofit housing developers, local housing authorities, and Tribal nation housing entities.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
Roundhouse funds rural Oregon and Tribal communities exclusively, across arts, education, environmental stewardship, and social services. Its Spring 2026 Open Call alone moved $1.6M to 125 organizations. The Fall Open Call runs June 10 to August 14, 2026. Here is how a place-based family foundation actually evaluates applicants — and how rural nonprofits should approach it.
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