The Issaquah City Council is currently accepting applications for its pilot Emergency Housing Program (EHP), as part of the City’s 2023-2024 biennial budget. The Emergency Housing Program will assist individuals who are homeless in Issaquah in their transition towards becoming housed and self-sufficient members in the community.
Donor Name: City of Issaquah
State: Washington
City: Issaquah
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/10/2023
Size of the Grant: $700,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The pilot Emergency Housing Program (EHP) provides the opportunity to explore creative solutions to help respond to homelessness in Issaquah. The project provides a timely opportunity to respond to an identified need in the community, as Issaquah has been experiencing an increase in the number of unhoused people, an increased visibility in the community, and a decreased shelter and resource availability.
The Emergency Housing Program (EHP) is a steppingstone toward transitional, supportive, and independent housing. The overarching goal of the program is two-fold:
- Provide temporary housing
- Support community members in their transition to self-sufficiency by promoting and fostering trusting, meaningful relationship that help address underlying challenges often faced by unhoused community members.
- To accomplish this goal, the following program objectives have been identified:
- Build relationships and partner with program participants to identify individual measurable goals.
- Apply equity lens and ensure meaningful partnership of program participants.
- Implement intake, evaluation, and transition and exit criteria to support successful transition of unhoused community members from street to housing.
- Implement services that help people access resources and support them in making meaningful progress towards self-sufficiency.
- Collaborate and coordinate with housing providers to identify possible transitional, supportive, and permanent housing options.
- Collaborate and coordinate with other services providers, including health care providers, employers, community support groups, basic needs providers, and other social service organizations.
- Track progress and conduct ongoing assessment, adjusting service goals, and individualizing services based on each person’s unique needs.
Funding Information
The City of Issaquah allocated $700,000 per year for this two-year pilot project, for 2023 and 2024. Within that program budget, approximately $400,000/year is anticipated to cover the programmatic & service costs incurred by the partner Case Management Service Provider.
Eligibility Criteria
To meet eligibility for contracting with the City of Issaquah for this service, an individual or an organization must meet the following:
- Submit a complete application.
- Be a 501(c) 3 organization or be an individual contractor with experience in serving unhoused persons.
- Meet the City’s insurance requirements.
- Be willing and able to accept reimbursement for funds on a quarterly basis. Monthly reimbursement arrangements may be made to assist with cash flow and increase equity in purchasing.
- Regularly track and submit required reports regarding services and demographics.
For more information, visit City of Issaquah.