The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' Office of Homelessness Prevention (OHP) is excited to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Bringing Veterans Home: System Enhancements program, with $21 million in available funding across six regions of New Jersey that will accelerate housing outcomes.

Program Overview:

• Comprehensive approach to address and effectively end veteran homelessness through coordinated regional hubs
• Multiple service components including street outreach, rapid rehousing, emergency shelter, diversion, housing navigation, and regional coordination
• Innovative expansion of eligibility to include service members and National Guard members experiencing homelessness
• Goal to make veteran homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring through permanent system enhancements

Key Details:

• Total Funding Available: $21,000,000
• Grant Term: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
• RFP Due Date: December 20, 2024, by 11:59 PM (in SAGE)
• Award Notification: On or about January 15, 2025

Mandatory Technical Assistance Meeting: 

Date: November 25, 2024 

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 

Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/424150c0-ae50-43e2-82d2-268960265883@5076c3d1-3802-4b9f-b36a-e0a41bd642a7

This meeting is mandatory for all organizations interested in applying. The session will cover:

• Detailed program requirements and expectations
• Regional funding allocations and service areas
• Application process and submission guidelines
• Performance metrics and reporting requirements

Q&A session

Who Should Apply: Organizations with at least 3 years of experience in:

• Homelessness prevention
• Street outreach
• Homelessness diversion
• Rapid re-housing
• Other relevant veteran support services

The Bringing Veterans Home initiative represents an unprecedented opportunity to make a lasting impact on veteran homelessness in New Jersey. We invite qualified organizations to join us in this vital mission.

For questions about this opportunity, please contact:

Michael Callahan, Director, OHP: [email protected]

Tina McGill, Assistant Director - Programs, OHP: [email protected]

Jamie Schleck, Special Advisor - Bringing Veterans Home, OHP: [email protected]

Rita Mirabelli, Program Manager - Regional Homelessness Collaboration Initiative, OHP: [email protected]

Talysa Jimenez, Governors Fellow, OHP: [email protected] 

We look forward to your participation in the Technical Assistance Meeting and receiving your proposals for this transformative initiative.