OHS Deeply Affordable Housing Fund RFGA

Grant Title: OHS Deeply Affordable Housing Fund Round III
Solicitation #: 25-DWS-S013
Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) & State General Fund
Approximate Grant Ammount: $10,820,608.00
Application Deadline: October 18, 2024: Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Proposals received after 5:00 p.m. will not be accepted. Proposals may not be faxed.
Program Start Date: December 1, 2024
Program End Date: December 31, 2026
Pre-Proposal Meeting (Google Meet): Pre-Proposal Meeting Recording 
Contact Information: Contract Owner: Lily Ward; lward@utah.gov
Contract Analyst: Sarah Smith sarahsmith@utah.gov

Purpose

The Deeply Affordable Housing Fund (DAHF) was established in 2022 by the State of Utah Legislature through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. The DAHF provides the capital funding needed to create units across the state to serve individuals at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Projects that receive awards from the DAHF must provide adequate case management services for individuals in DAHF-designated units. DWS-OHS will prioritize DAHF Round III funding for projects that will create homeless-dedicated units.

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  1. Capacity to create units across the state that will service individuals at or below 30% of the AMI.
  2. Ability to provide case management services for individuals in DAHF-designated units.
  3. The project must be located in Utah.
  4. Adherence to all requirements set forth in the Scope of Work and executed contract.
  5. Compliance with all current and future American Rescue Plan guidance and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Plan guidance. (https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-funds).
  6. Fully expend awarded funds by December 31, 2026.

Addendum

  • Remove requirement for the Letter of Intent.

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