DCA Housing Navigation 2026 Funding Application

Georgia Department of Community Affairs Housing Navigation Program
2026 Funding Application
Section 1: APPLICATION PROFILE
Organization Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary Contact Person

First NameLast Name
Title
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email Address
example@example.com
Project Title
Provide an Executive Summary of your agency's HOME-ARP Housing Navigation Program Narrative to include projected goals and outcomes.*

SECTION 2: APPLICANT INFORMATION
Federal Taxpayer ID Number
UEI Number
Person(s) or Signatory authorized to negotiate and sign legal contracts on behalf of the organization

First NameLast Name
Title
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com

SECTION 3: PROJECT INFORMATION
Provide a brief history of current programs, number of staff persons, recent initiatives, etc.
Name of Continuum of Care (CoC)
Has this organization received federal funding (i.e. ESG, CoC, etc.) previously? If so, when?
Redact Address
For DV Applicants ONLY
Number of Sites
Total Requested Amount
Grant Minimum: $100,000 Grant Maximum: $400,000
Projected Number of Households to Serve
Are 100% of proposed services reserved exclusively for Qualifying Populations (QP) by HUD’s HOME-ARP definition? (If “No”, consult DCA)

YesNo
Is this service currently provided by the applicant?

SECTION 4: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Person Assigned to Maintain the Applicant Agency's Financial Records

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Does the Applicant have any unresolved audit or monitor findings?

YesNo
If yes, explain below
Attach the last financial statement audit that includes a Management Letter from a CPA Firm*

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SECTION 5: APPLICATION NARRATIVES
A. Summarize the Applicant Agency's history, organizational background, and experience in providing housing and/or services for the four Qualifying Populations. What is the mission of your organization? When was the mission adopted?
B. Of the Applicant Agency's total work, how much directly relates to the four Qualifying Populations? Very briefly, describe the work of the organization that is not directly related to the four Qualifying Populations.
C. Does the Applicant Agency have a recent strategic plan that was approved by the Board of Directors? If yes, describe Board, staff and community involvement. Please provide some examples of the primary features of this plan.
D. Describe the Applicant Agency's Executive Leadership, Board of Directors, and Program Staff. Describe 1) how the Applicant Agency's governing authority typically a board of directors is representative of the community. 2) Key responsibilities of your board members (fundraising, governance, strategic planning, etc.) and divisions of responsibility. 3) The qualifications of the Applicant Agency's Executive Leadership. and 4) The qualifications and experience of program staff.
NOTE: Providing a simple list of directors and staff is insufficient to answer this question.

SECTION 6: PROJECT DESIGN
Experience
Has the applicant received any federal funding over the last 7 years?

YesNo
If yes, please list all federal funding received over the last 7 years with amounts
Briefly describe which federal programs the Applicant has used in serving vulnerable populations in the past 7 years
Local Need
Describe unmet need for the four Qualifying Populations in your geographic service area for each project. Describe how your agency has identified this need. When using quantitative information, identify the information sources (e.g. DCA Homeless Count Report, Continuum of Care bed data, etc.)
(1000 Character Limit)
Describe populations targeted (based on the HOME-ARP service requested, not the agency's service population) and how your organization will reach these populations. Describe how each project will address the needs of the identified Qualifying Populations in the proposed service area
(1000 Character Limit)
Priority Housing

Priority Housing is a model of housing assistance that prioritizes rapid placement and stabilization in permanent housing and does not have service participation requirements or preconditions such as sobriety or a minimum income threshold. The DCA HOME-ARP Program, in line with HUD and USICH, encourages projects to adopt this service model. Please note that projects indicating a Priority Housing approach here will be evaluated on this during a routine compliance monitoring.
Please describe any exceptions to the Priority Housing approach that are present in your design for this project
(500 Character Limit)
Please describe how your project will focus on moving participants to permanent housing as quickly as possible. Include a description of any permanent housing resources available to your agency, and how you will connect participants with those resources
(500 Character Limit)
Describe arrangements made in the project(s) in order to accommodate families regardless of composition
(500 Character Limit)
If your project services families, please describe how you ensure all children are connected with McKinney services within their school
(500 Character Limit)
Please describe the involvement of persons with lived experience for this project
(500 Character Limit)
Low Barrier Housing

Low barrier housing refers to allowing project entry to participants without any or many barriers or restrictions. This includes low or no income, current or past substance use, criminal records-with the exceptions of restrictions imposed by federal, state or local law or ordinance (e.g., restrictions on serving people who are listed on sex offender registries), and a history of domestic violence. The DCA HOME-ARP Program, in line with HUD and USICH, encourages projects to adopt this service model. Please note that projects indicating a low barriers housing approach here will be evaluated on this during routine compliance monitoring.
Please describe how your project will operate as a low barrier approach
(1000 Character Limit)
Improving Participant Income
What support does the Applicant provide to participants for improving income through employment?
(1000 Character Limit)
Mainstream Benefits
Describe the efforts your project makes to connect participants with mainstream benefits. If benefits support is provided by a third party, please describe.
(1000 Character Limit)
List the mainstream benefits projects with which participants in this project receive application assistance (TANF, SSI/SSDI, etc.)
(500 Character Limit)
Post Discharge Care
Describe how this project will provide ongoing support for participants after discharge from the project in order to ensure housing stability and avoid future episodes of instability. Include time intervals, methods of contact and services offered after discharge keeping in mind the requirements for this project.
(1000 Character Limit)
Non-Duplication and Service Need
Describe need for this particular housing navigation project in your area. Use credible data regarding incidence of issue to be resolved, why the proposed service does not exist in the service area or does not meet the need in your service area (county, city, or neighborhood). Provide relevant data and cite sources. (This data should not just include inquiries for assistance made to your agency).
(1000 Character Limit)
Service Delivery
Explain how the methodology employed by this project utilizes nationally recognized best practices for implementation. Best practices should be specific to housing navigation. Cite source or model of best practice, including any agencies that created or required these standards.
(1000 Character Limit)
Verification of Homelessness
Describe how your organization will verify housing status. Briefly describe intake process.
(1000 Character Limit)
Other Project Information

Provide a brief description on the following written items that your agency has currently. New agencies write "N/A" if not currently in place.
Organizational Policies and Procedures:
(1000 Character Limit)
Policies and procedures specific to the project in this application:
(1000 Character Limit)
Formal termination process for participants:
(1000 Character Limit)
Grievance procedure for participants:
(1000 Character Limit)
Appeal procedures for termination/eviction and grievance decisions:
(1000 Character Limit)
Does the agency agree to create any of the items listed above, which it currently does not have, upon the award of this application and before receiving a contract for such an award?

YesNo
Goals and Projections
Describe how services are administered by your project. Provide goals and projected outcomes for project participants based on the relevant service activity.
(1000 Character Limit)
Housing Navigation Waitlist

Applicants for any HOME-ARP Housing Navigation will be selected in chronological order to the greatest extent feasible. Qualified applicants for HOME-ARP Housing Navigation may be referred to the participant waitlist from the local CoC, but they must be treated the same as applicants coming from any other referral source. Participants will be served on a first come, first served basis.
Does the Applicant agree to use a participant waitlist for each requested service at each location the service is offered?

YesNo
Briefly describe how your organization will use, maintain, and oversee the project's waitlist.
Case Management
Describe the services provided by your agency for this service.
(1000 Character Limit)
Staffing
What is the total staff and/or volunteers utilized for this project?
Among the total staff and/or volunteers listed above, how many specifically serve as case managers/Housing Navigators?
Attach any MOUs outlining the roles and responsibilities of all additional service plan partners here:

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SECTION 8: CERTIFICATIONS & ASSURANCES
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL
1. By signing below, the Applicant certifies that the information provided is true and complete.
2. By signing below, the Applicant agrees that DCA may conduct its own independent review of the information and attachments herein and may certify this information from an independent source.
3. All applications submitted become the property of DCA.
4. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. Any costs incurred prior to DCA's issuance of a firm commitment letter are the sole responsibility of the Applicant.
Authorized Official Name

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SECTION 9: SUBMISSION INFORMATION
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 3, 2026 by 5:00 pm.
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Georgia Department of Community Affairs Housing Navigation Program

2026 Funding Application

Section 1: APPLICATION PROFILE

SECTION 2: APPLICANT INFORMATION

SECTION 3: PROJECT INFORMATION

SECTION 4: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SECTION 5: APPLICATION NARRATIVES

SECTION 6: PROJECT DESIGN

SECTION 7: REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION UPLOAD AND CHECKLIST

SECTION 8: CERTIFICATIONS & ASSURANCES

SECTION 9: SUBMISSION INFORMATION