Wrap Around Services for Previously Incarcerated Individuals with Families - TANF Family Housing
| Grant Title: | Wrap Around Services for Previously Incarcerated Individuals with Families - TANF Family Housing |
| Solicitation #: | 23-DWS-S012 |
| Funding Source: | Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) |
| Total Grant Amount: | Varies |
| Expected Number of Awards: | Multiple |
| Letter of Intent Deadline (Required): | Wednesday, June 8th 2022, No later than 11:59pm MT, Letter of Intent |
| Application Deadline: | Friday, June 10th, 2022, no later than 5:00pm MT: Applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM. Applications received after 5:00pm will not be accepted. Applications may not be faxed. |
| Program Start Date: | July 1, 2022 |
| Program End Date: | June 30, 2025 |
| Pre-Proposal Meeting (Virtual): | Link to Pre-Proposal Bidders Meeting Recording |
| Contact Information: | Contract Owner- Kayleen Hansen, kayleenhansen@utah.gov, (385) 400-1001. Contract Analyst-TJ Seegmiller, tseegmiller@utah.gov, 435-393-5370 |
Purpose
Background and purpose
During the 2022 General Legislative Session, TANF funds were appropriated through HB 0002 to provide housing and wrap around services to previously incarcerated individuals with families. In addition, the Department of Workforce Services has attached additional TANF Family Housing funds to aid in this effort. TANF Family Housing is short-term funding for housing assistance will also be available to help eligible families become more stable. TANF projects are required to meet one of the four TANF purposes set by Federal TANF regulations. Organizations must provide TANF Family Housing grant opportunity falls under TANF Purpose 1 and 2.
Purpose 1: Provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives.
Purpose 2: Reduce the dependence of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work and marriage.
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Organizations planning to apply must;
- Have the ability to determine TANF Family Housing Program eligibility.
- Grantees must serve TANF eligible families and determine eligibility as outlined in the TANF eligibility verification process found on the DWS Contractor website: https://jobs.utah.gov/services/tevs/tanfcontract.html
*Accommodations for this requirement may be considered for Domestic Violence Shelters
- Grantees must serve TANF eligible families and determine eligibility as outlined in the TANF eligibility verification process found on the DWS Contractor website: https://jobs.utah.gov/services/tevs/tanfcontract.html
- Organizations may add additional eligibility requirements limited to attendance of financial literacy classes and good tenant workshops
- Have the ability to determine TANF Family Housing Program eligibility.
- Organizations must coordinate with the Department of Workforce Services to provide services according to the TANF Family Housing Employment Pathway.
Who may apply:
- The following are encouraged to apply: local governments, public or private not-for-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, state offices and agencies, units of local governments and Indian Tribal governments that offer housing services.
- Programs that have a religious affiliation will be required to provide assurances that grant funds will not be used for religious instruction
- Collaboration between multiple agencies/organizations is encouraged; however, a lead agency must be identified
Application
Addendum
- Letter of Intent Deadline extended to June 8th, 2022, no later than 11:59pm MT, - Updated 6/7/22