Newark Opengov #2026 - HUD HOPWA RFP - 01

City of Newark HOPWA Grant Solicitation for Housing Assistance and Support Services for Persons with HIV/AIDS

This opportunity is a grant solicitation from the City of Newark's Department of Health and Community Wellness, Office of Homeless Services, targeting nonprofit organizations and governmental housing agencies to deliver housing assistance for persons with HIV/AIDS. - Government Buyer: - City of Newark, Department of Health and Community Wellness, Office of Homeless Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a service grant for eligible organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Long-Term Tenant Based Rental Assistance - Provides ongoing rental support to eligible individuals - Payments made directly to property owners - Compliance with HUD housing quality standards required - Operating Costs for Facility-Based Housing - Covers maintenance, security, insurance, utilities, furnishings, equipment, supplies, and other incidental costs - Administrative Expenses - Up to 7% of program allocation for administrative costs - HOPWA-eligible housing and support services (excluding food, nutrition, and travel) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations or governmental housing agencies - Activities must comply with HUD HOPWA regulations - Short-term rental assistance and certain support services are excluded - Sub-recipients must meet HUD housing quality standards - Required submission of organizational documents, financial audits, proof of nonprofit status, and insurance certificates - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's e-Procurement Portal - The City may reprogram prior year funds through this RFP - No product procurement; focus is on service provision and housing support

Description

The City of Newark, Department of Health and Community Wellness, Office of Homeless Services is soliciting proposals for the 2026-2027 HUD Entitlement Programs under the HOPWA initiative. The program aims to implement eligible activities pursuant to HUD regulations that principally benefit low and moderate-income Newark residents or contribute to the prevention and elimination of slums and blight. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and governmental housing agencies with significant activities related to AIDS or related diseases. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 31, 2026, and will be evaluated based on criteria such as benefit to homeless persons, collaboration, cost reasonableness, and organizational experience.

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