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Homelessness Assistance Program is an initiative from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that provides emergency housing and shelter services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The program funds a network of shelter providers offering temporary housing while people search for permanent housing.
Separate shelter tracks are available for individuals and for families with children, including pregnant people. Related programs and resources are also available for people already living in shelter. The program prioritizes rapid connection to stable housing as the ultimate goal of shelter stays.
Eligible recipient organizations are nonprofits in Massachusetts that serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The program is administered through the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities.
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Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities 4. Emergency Housing Assistance * This page, Emergency Housing Assistance, is offered by * Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities # Emergency Housing Assistance Massachusetts individuals and families seeking emergency housing will find shelter programs and related services here. Families already living in shelter will also find related program information here.
Shelter is a temporary place to stay as you search for your next place to live. Separate shelter services, described below, are available for individuals and for people with children (including pregnant people). There are also resources for households at risk of foreclosure or eviction (like RAFT),looking for support services, and individuals experiencing domestic violence.
## Shelter for youth and young adults People 24 and younger can find housing options and support services. List of young adult emergency housing optionsResources for youth experiencing homelessness ## Shelter for adult individuals ### Shelter services for individuals over 18 To find out if a bed is available, contact the shelter directly. Shelters manage their own registration process.
Use a lookup tool to find a shelter near you ### Emergency family shelter for pregnant people and families with children under 21 Find out if you're eligible for the Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter program and learn how to apply. What is Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter?
Apply for EA Family ShelterAsk for free interpreters to help apply for EA Family Shelter Expand all Collapse all the following accordion(s) ### Related services for people seeking urgent housing * DV: Find domestic violence services in your area.
* People in crisis can call Mass 211 24/7 to find local support services * RAFT: Get financial help if you're at risk of eviction or foreclosure * MA Housing Support Programs ## Resources for Families living in EA Family Shelter ### For Families in the Bridge EA Family Shelter Track The Bridge Shelter Track is for families that have higher risks and more complex needs that take longer to resolve to find permanent housing.
What is the Bridge Shelter Track? Bridge Track: Length of Stay PolicyBridge Track: RulesBridge Track: Re-Housing Process Expand all Collapse all the following accordion(s) ### Other resources for families in shelter * HomeBASE: A Tool for EA Eligible Families * Resources for EA Eligible Families ## Information and Data: Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter The remainder of this page provides administration and legal information.
Below find links to program data, legislation, legal declarations and guidance, and the Special Commission. ## General Information on the Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter Program ### Program Data and Information EA Family Shelter Program Data, Regulations and ResourcesWays to support families seeking shelterOpen PDF file, 291. 54 KB, for EA Family Shelter Policy FAQ (PDF 291.
54 KB) ## DECLARATION—Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter On Oct. 31, 2023, under 760 CMR 67. 10, the Secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (HLC) declared that the emergency assistance (EA) family shelter system is no longer able to meet all current and projected demand for shelter from families eligible for EA, considering the facts and circumstances existing in the Commonwealth.
The Secretary has extended the Declaration to July 3, 2026. HLC has issued guidance effective November 1, 2023, as most recently updated on December 30, 2025, to create a prioritization system and contact list for eligible families. The process will be in place while the Secretary’s Declaration is in effect.
Learn more about the contact list for Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter. Expand all Collapse all the following accordion(s) ### Documents relating to the Declaration * Open PDF file, 214. 02 KB, Declaration - Emergency Assistance Family Shelter(English, PDF 214.
02 KB) * Open PDF file, 481. 32 KB, Extension of Declaration Emergency Assistance Family Shelter(English, PDF 481. 32 KB) * Open PDF file, 239.
83 KB, EA Guidance on Six Month Length of Stay(English, PDF 239. 83 KB) * Open PDF file, 346. 17 KB, EA Guidance on Contact List and Prioritization Procedures(English, PDF 346.
17 KB) * Open PDF file, 188. 2 KB, Temporary Respite Center Administrative Extensions(English, PDF 188. 2 KB) * Open PDF file, 293.
69 KB, 760 CMR 67(English, PDF 293.
69 KB) ## Special Commission on Emergency Housing Assistance Programs The Special Commission on Emergency Housing Assistance Programs, pursuant to section 23 of chapter 88 of the acts of 2024, will “study and make recommendations on: (i) the sustainability, efficiency, and effectiveness of the emergency housing assistance program; (ii) how to best support and ensure the long-term sufficiency of those seeking shelter; and (iii) creating a regional based response to support families in need of shelter.
” Information about the Commission’s meetings will be made available here.
Notice of July 18, 2024 meeting (posted July 15, 4:30 pm) Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Kickoff (July 18, 2024) Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission July 18 Meeting Minutes Notice of August 19, 2024 meeting (posted August 14, 4:00 pm) Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Meeting (August 19, 2024) Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission August 19 Meeting Minutes Notice of September 16, 2024 meeting (posted September 11, 4:20 pm) REVISED Notice of September 16, 2024 meeting (posted September 12, 12:30 pm) Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Meeting (Septem Notice of Virtual Listening Session for Family Shelter Providers - October 9, 2024 (posted October 7, 2:30pm) Notice of October 15, 2024 meeting (posted October 10, 12:30 pm) Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission September 16 Meeting Minutes Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Meeting (October 15, 2024) Notice of Virtual Listening Session for Community-Based Organizations and Advocates - October 25, 2024 (posted October 23, 11:00am) Notice of Virtual Listening Session for Families Served by Temporary Respite Centers - October 29, 2024 (posted October 25, 12:00pm) Notice of Virtual Listening Session for Municipalities - October 31, 2024 (posted October 29, 10:00am) Notice of Virtual Listening Session for Families - November 4, 2024 (posted October 31, 1:00pm) Notice of November 12, 2024 meeting (posted November 6, 4:30 pm) Report of the Special Commission on Emergency Housing Assistance Programs - DRAFT (posted November 11, 6:00pm) Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission October 15 Meeting Minutes Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Meeting (November 12, 2024) Notice of November 19, 2024 meeting (posted November 14, 4:45 pm) Report of the Special Commission on Emergency Housing Assistance Programs - DRAFT 2 (posted November 15, 5:30pm) Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission November 12 Meeting Minutes Presentation: Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission Meeting (November 19, 2024) Emergency Assistance (EA) Commission November 19 Meeting Minutes Final Report of the Special Commission on Emergency Housing Assistance Programs (posted November 21, 7:00pm) ## Help Us Improve Mass.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.