Poverty & Homelessness Board Executive Committee Meeting: July 16, 2026

The Lane County Poverty & Homelessness Board Executive Committee met on July 16, 2026, to discuss updates on grant agreements, funding reallocations, and policy changes affecting homelessness and poverty programs. Key procurement-related topics included the reallocation of funds from underperforming projects and the release of two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for transitional housing supportive services and domestic violence transitional housing, with multiple agencies submitting proposals. The committee also adopted a harm reduction policy necessary to secure bonus points in the Continuum of Care (CoC) funding application. Additionally, presentations covered federal work requirements impacting SNAP and Oregon Health Plan eligibility, with discussions on outreach and communication strategies to assist affected populations. The City of Eugene reported awarding affordable housing trust fund dollars to several housing projects totaling 101 units, highlighting ongoing capital improvement efforts. No specific contract awards or dollar amounts beyond funding reallocations and RFP processes were detailed, but the meeting emphasized coordination among agencies and policy compliance to optimize funding opportunities.