NYS Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP)
Type
Services
Source
State, New York City
Procurement Agency
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS)
AKA/Previously Known As
This program consolidated two previous programs:
- Supported Housing for Families and Young Adults (SHFYA)
- SRO Support Services
Total Annual Award
$20.4 million is available in the 2011 request for proposals (RFP). This includes $17.85 million for single adults, $2.04 million for families and $510,000 for young adults.
Eligible Populations
This program has three distinct populations: adults, young adults and families. Adults are defined as homeless individuals who need services to live independently. Young adults are defined as those aged 18-25, including youth aging out of foster care, who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Eligible families are those that are homeless or at risk and whose head of household needs services to maintain stable housing.
A separate proposal is required for each population, and the application should specifically address the population to be served.
Eligible Projects
Social service districts and nonprofit agencies including faith-based and charitable organizations.
Eligible services include: case management, counseling and crisis intervention, employment and vocational assistance, educational assistance, parenting skills development, pregnancy prevention (including counseling), family reunification and stability, life skills training and building security services.
Funding Award Details
In 2011, OTDA awarded approximately half of the NYSSHP single adult funding to the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and funded 68 other programs across the state. Also funded were 10 young adult and 24 family projects.
Grant funds must be matched 100% through cash or in-kind expenditures.
NOTE: In NYC, most of the funding for single adults goes through DHS. Organizations in NYC may apply directly to OTDA for families, young adults, seniors and housing for people living with HIV/AIDS; all other programs must apply through DHS. NYC pays the match for these programs.
Elsewhere, in-kind expenditures may include supplies and equipment or time donated by volunteers providing support services. At least 80% of the funding must go to staffing, and there is a maximum of 10% available for administration.
Rate Details
OTDA will fund a maximum rate of $200 per unit per month for single individuals (adults or young adults) in residences of up to 50 units. It will fund a maximum rate of $180 per unit per month for residences over 50 units.
For families, the maximum rate is $275 per unit per month for residences below 50 units and $250 per unit per month for residences over 50 units. If a tenant's income exceeds 150% of the federal poverty level, however, he or she may be charged a service fee of no more than 50% of his or her service cost.
Term of Service/Length of Grant
Three years, with a two-year extension possible. Subject to annual appropriations.
Limitations
NYSSHP cannot be used with tenant-based leasing programs. The agency must also own or directly lease the property.
Network Notes
This is a new program that combines OTDA's SRO Support Services Program and the Supported Housing for Families and Young Adults Program (SHFYA) into one, more flexible fund. A major change shifts the funding rate for young adults to the $200/person/month rate for other single individuals, from the previous SHFYA rate of $275.
The pool of applicants that were not funded in 2011 may be accessed in the event of additional funding appropriated in 2012. Alternatively, currently funded agencies may be able to add new units in the annual renewal process.
OTDA or DHS may negotiate a reimbursement rate with each provider, related to the size of the building and ranging from $125 to $200 per unit per month.
For More Information
The 2011 RFP may be found here.
Contact
New York City applies as a social services district for its single adult population. NYC programs interested in this funding, known as SRO Support Subsidy, should contact DHS:
NYC DHS
David Mittelman
Housing & Program Development
(212) 361-0955
dmittelm@dhs.nyc.gov
For other, state-related questions, contact OTDA:
NYS OTDA
Karen Pierino
40 North Pearl Street, 16C
Albany, NY 12243
518-473-6440
karen.pierino@otda.state.ny.us
Last updated: 12/09/2011
Did you know…
Supportive housing rehabilitates abanadoned buildings and enlivens empty lots.