Poverty & Homelessness Board Executive Committee Meeting: May 21, 2026

The Lane County Poverty & Homelessness Board Executive Committee met on May 21, 2026, to discuss updates on shelter funding, housing development projects, and upcoming grant opportunities. Key procurement-related topics included the fiscal year 2025 HUD grant awards totaling approximately $7.9 million, a $600,000 increase from the previous year, and the anticipated fiscal year 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) expected by May 29, with applications due by the end of August. The committee reviewed the timeline for the Continuum of Care (CoC) competition, including the release of an RFP for transitional housing, supportive services, and outreach projects. Presentations from housing developers such as Homes for Good, Everyone Village, Square One Villages, and Dev Northwest highlighted ongoing and planned affordable housing projects, including new construction, cooperative housing, and land banking efforts. The meeting also addressed challenges related to funding uncertainties, advocacy efforts at the federal and state levels, and the need for increased shelter and street outreach funding, especially in rural areas. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded, but the committee approved the consent agenda and discussed strategies for upcoming funding cycles and partnerships to support housing and homelessness initiatives in Lane County.