Kaua‘i Housing Agency Launches Grant Program to Tackle Homelessness, Seeks Proposals by End of January

The County of Kaua‘i’s Housing Agency has officially opened its call for proposals, seeking grants applications tailored to aid the homeless community. Interested organizations with the drive to combat homelessness can find the Request for Proposals on the Homeless Support webpage, with submissions due electronically by the end of January next year, as detailed by the County of Kaua'i . Reflecting the County of Kaua'i commitment to address a persistent and pressing issue, applications are required in pdf format, must be sent to [email protected] by 4:30 p.

m. on January 31, 2025, while the opportunity to submit by mail or fax is not offered, applications received post-deadline will face automatic disqualification. Notification of awards will be distributed mid-February, and approved projects will have one year, starting March 1, to utilize funds effectively.



Spotlighting both urgency and structured planning, the grant program's focus is inspired by inputs gathered earlier from community engagement sessions shaping the Five Year Homeless Strategic Plan, and gives precedence to those proposals that effectively combine impact with financial responsibility. Two webinars to discuss the particulars of the Request for Proposals and provide clarity on the application process are scheduled on December 26 and January 6, as reported by the County of Kaua'i . As the program seeks transparency and open dialogue, a Q&A session will also be hosted for those requiring further information, questions can be submitted till January 15 and a dedicated webpage will document all inquiries received, along with respective answers to maintain a well-informed applicant base, the webinar will also cover the aforestated.

Moreover, individuals with disabilities can request necessary accommodations by reaching out no later than January 7; the county assuring efforts to fulfill such requests promptly and considerately, according to the County of Kaua'i . Queries on details that yet linger concerning the grant program specifics can be addressed via email to [email protected] by the mid-January deadline. The County of Kaua‘i continues to emphasize the importance of community involvement and efficacy in bolstering services for the homeless, a sentiment echoing the collective goal of an engaged and responsive society.

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