Funding Cycle 3: 2026 Georgia Rehoused Competitive Application

Georgia Rehoused
2026 Funding Application

Funding Cycle 3
Applications and all required documentation must be submitted by: December 16, 2026, at 5:00pm
SECTION 1: GEORGIA REHOUSED REQUIREMENTS
All eligible applicants must have submitted a pre-application through Georgia Rehoused. Applications will be expected to have met all eligibility requirements outlined in the pre-application and addressed any recommendations from the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless prior to submission. You can find more about the eligibility requirements for Georgia Rehoused here: https://dca.georgia.gov/affordable-housing/state-housing-trust-fund-homeless/georgia-rehoused. Please be advised that if your application lacks a local government co-applicant, a documented partnership, or HMIS engagement, it will be deemed ineligible and will not be scored.

Additionally, the Notices of Funding currently available under Georgia Rehoused are listed.

STATE HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR THE HOMELESS COMMISSION
- Acute Homeless Response and Prevention Services Grant
- Acute Homeless Response Grant Program (Capital Projects)
- Residential Housing Solutions Program
- State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Veterans Housing Solutions
- State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless Veterans Homeless Response and Prevention
FEDERAL FUNDS
- HOME-ARP Small-Scale Rental Housing
Has the applicant completed a Georgia Rehoused Pre-Application?
If yes, has the applicant updated their Project Plan/Proposal based on the recommendations provided by the State Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless staff?
If no to either question, applicant is not advised to proceed with this competitive application. Please provide an explanation if the applicant answered no to either question and still chooses to proceed.

SECTION 3: COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP PROFILE

One must be a local government municipal corporation
Local Government Applicant
Please refer to https://www.gacities.com/gma-cities-districts and https://www.accg.org/about_counties2.php for reference.
Primary Applicant Contact Information

First NameLast Name
Title
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Physical Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
EIN
UEI
Is this applicant the primary or co-applicant?

Applicant/ Partner Organization Name
Primary Contact Person

First NameLast Name
Title
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address
example@example.com
Physical Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
EIN
UEI
Is this applicant the primary or co-applicant?
If there are other partners involved in the project, please list these partners with contact information below. Briefly describe role and responsibilities of each partner in implementing the proposed project.
Please upload copies of the memorandum of understanding or formal agreements that outline the collaborative partnership, including details related to the Georgia Rehoused project. If the partnerships are not yet finalized, an advisory committee composed of representatives from the primary and co-applicant must be actively working toward an MOA. Please upload documentation of when the advisory board was formed, the date and time of the last meeting, and a timeline for completion of the MOA, in lieu of the MOA.

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Section 4: Primary Point of Contact

Please provide the contact information for the individual who will serve as the primary point of contact for this application. These individual will be responsible for receiving all official communications related to the application and any resulting award, including, but not limited to, requests for additional information, award notifications, grant agreements, monitoring and site visit scheduling, reporting requirements, and other program-related correspondence.
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Section 5: Narrative Submission and Evaluation Criteria

Upload the following documents for the project to be evaluated under the selected notices of funding and scored according to the Georgia Rehoused competitive application framework.
For which type of project is this application requesting funding?
Executive Summary (with updates from pre-application process, where relevant) - no more than 2 pages

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Rating Factor Requirements

Number of Persons Assisted
Evidence to support Rating Factor criteria including:
What data source was used to quantify the need for your project?
What evidence was used to verify the lack of projects available to serve the local unsheltered population?
What target population will be served through the project?
Are there local economic issues (e.g., major employers or industrial growth) where a lack of housing and services prevents vulnerable workers from maintaining or securing employment? Please explain your response in the space below, whether it be yes or no.
Does the project align with local Coordinated Entry systems, regional homelessness strategies, or statewide consolidated plans?
Please explain how many individuals the project proposes to serve and how this target was calculated based on local need and, for capital projects, facility capacity.
What is the ratio of requested grant funding per individual served, or for capital projects, per bed/unit?
Number of Persons Assisted Narrative: Explain the number of individuals to be sheltered or transitioned through the project and explain how this target was calculated based on local need and facility/agency capacity. - 2 page maximum

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Strength of Project Concept, Plan, and Partnerships

Overall Project Concept and Plan
Site location/amenities/accessibility
Please provide a map that describes the site location, including accessibility to transit and other amenities nearby. If healthcare and social service providers are not offered on site, show on the map the geographic relationship between the site and those specific healthcare and social service providers identified in your partnership.

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Is the project in a location with physical, regulatory, or financial barriers to utility connections?
If your answer to the above question was "Yes", please explain how your project model overcomes these constraints.
Does the project demonstrate that there is regional competitiveness and spillover benefits (e.g., employer attraction/retention)?
Connectivity and Transit Access
Is transportation available?
If transportation is not available, please provide a detailed Alternative Transportation Plan (e.g., dedicated facility shuttles, master-leased vehicles, or proximity to employer-provided transport).
Upload the Walk Score for the proposed site, which can be found by visiting the following website below: https://www.walkscore.com/cities-and-neighborhoods/

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Service Delivery and Participant Engagement Narrative (Supportive Services only) - 4 Page Maximum---The following should be answered from the narrative: A description of how your program assesses participants' service needs, how the assessments guide individual service plans, how staff ensure participants' safety, dignity, and choice; a description of the frequency, format and intensity of the supportive services intended to provide and what makes each approach effective for the target population you intend to serve. Explain your organization's staffing plan for the delivery of supportive services and include staff qualifications, roles, supervision structure, and how caseloads will be managed. Outline your plan for crisis intervention and stabilization for participants experiencing acute needs and how your program will support participants with increasing income, assessing benefits, or improving financial stability. Include the strategies that will be used to reduce barriers to participation and ensure equitable access.

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Please provide a list of each partner and their experience administering programs for vulnerable individuals and families in the space provided below:
Explain how the proposed project was informed by people with lived expertise, as well as incorporating increased accessibility, including assistive technology, that serve the participating population. For Capital Projects, include how the project concept considers how to comply with Fair Housing Regulations and the seven protected classes.
Monitoring Adjustments
Describe the methods within the project plan that track progress, evaluate service effectiveness, and adjust program operations based on outcomes and community feedback.
Please upload verification of Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) status.

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Risk Mitigation: Explain potential challenges such as staffing shortages, service coordination gaps, or participant engagement barriers within the plan and describe strategies to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of services throughout the program implementation.
For Capital Projects only, please provide a proposed development schedule from Application to In-Service (i.e., ensuring site control, site and utility assessments, schedule of values, etc.).

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Partnership and Team Strength
Strength of Project Concept and Partnerships Narrative (should include updates from the pre-application process, where relevant) - 6 page maximum The Strength of Project Concept and Partnership Narrative should touch on the following key points:· A management structure that safeguards public resources and ensures participants are positioned for success; previous experience of all collaborative partnership Applicant Team Members; organized readiness to manage the proposed project; the demonstration of internal controls and financial management systems capable of segregating and tracking program funds; a summary of the current supportive services program(s); a current service delivery processes, the use of trauma-informed, person-centered approaches; if capacity gaps exist, a plan to supplement capabilities, evidence of local support and community engagement; If applicable, a list of agencies who will refer participants; and the services and partnerships for proposed participants when they face challenges that need additional assistance that what the organization can provide.

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Leveraging of Funds
Leveraging Funding Narrative - 2 page maximum for narrative

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Budget Template - (budget using the template provided)

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Please upload documentation of match funding.

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15 year Proforma (if applicable)

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Geographic Distribution - 2 page maximum

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Section 6: Additional Document Submission

Please upload the following additional documents for your application's consideration
Nonprofit IRS 501 c 3 or 501 c 4 determination for nonprofits

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Any other relevant documents for the application

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Section 7 : Attestation and Final Submission

Applications and all required documentation must be submitted by: August 19,2026 at 5:00pm
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL
1. By signing below, the Applicant certifies that the information provided is true, complete, and accurate.
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. By signing below, the Applicant consents to comply with requirements for the Georgia Rehoused program and specific funding source from which funds are requested.
4. By signing below, the Applicant agrees to respond to any additional requests for information from DCA during the evaluation process and, if selected, after award recipet during the grant term.
5. All applications submitted become the property of DCA.
6. 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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Georgia Rehoused

2026 Funding Application

Applications and all required documentation must be submitted by: December 16, 2026, at 5:00pm

SECTION 1: GEORGIA REHOUSED REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 2: PROJECT PLAN AND PROPOSAL

SECTION 3: COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP PROFILE

Section 4: Primary Point of Contact

Section 5: Narrative Submission and Evaluation Criteria

Rating Factor Requirements

Strength of Project Concept, Plan, and Partnerships

Leveraging of Funds

Section 6: Additional Document Submission

Section 7 : Attestation and Final Submission