North Carolina eVP #274-HCD-FY27-5R

Raleigh homelessness prevention, diversion, and rapid-exit services

The City of Raleigh is seeking one or more organizations to deliver homelessness prevention, diversion, and rapid-exit services for eligible residents. - Government buyer: City of Raleigh, Housing and Community Development Department; Wake County, North Carolina. - Funding: Approximately $500,000 is anticipated for the program. - Service requested: Administer the Homelessness Prevention, Diversion, and Rapid Exit Program (part number/reference 274-HCD-FY27-5R). Services include strengths-based problem-solving, case management, housing searches and referrals, mediation, and connections to other supports. - Financial assistance: Providers may pay eligible third parties for housing, utilities, relocation, and transportation expenses. Assistance is generally capped at $7,500 per household, unless otherwise approved; prevention rental assistance may be provided for up to three months. - Program requirements: Use Coordinated Entry for referrals and HMIS for client data; respond promptly, document services, collaborate with other homelessness interventions, and report program performance. Services should not create a barrier to shelter. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, commercial vendors, or specific service-provider organizations are named.

Description

The City of Raleigh is seeking proposals from one or more agencies to administer a Homelessness Prevention, Diversion, and Rapid Exit Program. The program aims to prevent households at imminent risk from becoming homeless and divert or rapidly exit households experiencing homelessness from the homeless response system. The City anticipates making approximately $500,000 available to serve Raleigh residents. Proposals are due November 17, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time; electronic bids are not permitted and submission must follow the attachment instructions.

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