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Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that funds homelessness prevention and resolution services across Maryland. The program provides technical support and funding to Continuums of Care (CoCs) and Local Homeless Coalitions (LHCs), which in turn support shelters, housing programs, and community services. Awards range from $300,000 to $4,200,000.
Only eligible lead agencies for Maryland's 16 CoCs and LHCs may apply on behalf of homeless services providers in their community. The State Fiscal Year 2026 application period closed April 25, 2025, with a next cycle expected.
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Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP) Accessibility Information Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP) Program Overview The Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP) helps communities across Maryland prevent and end homelessness. HSP provides technical support and funding to: Continuums of Care (CoCs): Local and regional organizations that are responsible for coordinating homelessness services.
Local Homeless Coalitions (LHCs): Community-based groups focused on local solutions to homelessness. These organizations work together to help connect people to housing programs, shelters, and other services. If you need help, reach out to your local CoC or housing and homeless services hotline.
For contact information, see the Local Homeless Resources . Lead agencies for the 16 Maryland Continuums of Care (CoC) and Local Homeless Coalitions (LHCs) are invited to apply for HSP funding on behalf of homeless services providers in their community.
HSP funds can be used for the following homeless services and activities: Application Status: Closed Application Period Closed: April 25, 2025 The Notice of Funding Availability and Application materials for the State Fiscal Year 2026 / Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Homelessness Solutions Program are below. Read the Application Guidance carefully before downloading and completing the forms. Submit applications online via the Project Portal.
Review the application training slides for guidance. If you have questions, contact your project manager. Important: Only eligible lead agencies (see Eligible Applicants section) can submit applications for funding.
Applications from independent parties or non-affiliated organizations will not be accepted.
HSP SFY26 Application Guidance HSP SFY26 Application Template HSP SFY26 Detailed Application Budget Template HSP SFY26 Project Performance Tool HSP SFY26 Application Training Homelessness Solutions Program Policy Guide - Provides guidance to grantees and subgrantees on: Eligible program activities Determining client eligibility Effective grant management Best practices for program success Appendix 1: HSP Program Components Quick Reference Guide - List HSP Program Eligible Activities for grant implementation.
HSP Monitoring Documentation Checklist - Helps awardees provide acceptable supporting documentation for their expenses. Ensures subgrantees collect and organize their documentation in a format that meets CoC and DHCD requirements. We are very proud of the daily hard work that goes into our goal of ending homelessness in Maryland.
Learn more about the work of Maryland’s Interagency Council on Homelessness or review their most recent Annual Report on Homelessness .
National Resources Notice for Shelter Providers Registration Requirement for Shelter Providers Serving Unaccompanied Minors: Effective July 1, 2020, all public or private nonprofit organizations providing shelter or supportive services to minors must register with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. Registration is free, but you must meet legal requirements.
Subtitle 27: Statute on Unaccompanied Minors and Support Services Shelter Provider For Unaccompanied Minors Registration Form Program Contact: LaToya Arnold-Artis Director, Homelessness Solutions Program Division of Homeless Solutions The current browser does not support Web pages that contain the IFRAME element. To use this Web Part, you must use a browser that supports this element, such as Internet Explorer 7. 0 or later.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and other entities serving homeless populations in Maryland. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $300,000 - $4,200,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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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.
MD DHCD Operating Assistance Grant Program is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that funds operating expenses — including salaries, professional services, and administrative costs — for nonprofits executing community revitalization projects in Maryland. The program supports organizations carrying out work aligned with DHCD's community development mission, including housing, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization in designated Priority Funding Areas. Award amounts range from $10,000 to $50,000. Eligible applicants are Maryland local governments and nonprofit organizations operating within the state's designated Priority Funding Areas.