2025 Homeless Services and Housing Resources RFP

Before applying, please carefully review the full RFP for information on funding availability, eligibility, program requirements, evaluation criteria and key deadlines. 

Request for Proposals: Homeless Services and Housing Resources

Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the live Application Workshop or view the recording afterward. No registration is required.

Workshop Date: May 14, 2025 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

ZOOM LINK (Meeting ID: 895 9182 0292; Passcode: 318741)

Following the workshop, the following resources will be posted here:

• Slide Deck from the workshop
• Video Recording
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Release of RFP: May 9, 2025
• RFP Application Workshop: May 14, 2025, 11:00AM-12:00PM
• Due Date for Submission: June 27, 2025, 12:00 PM CDT
• Agency Presentations to Review Team: Week of July 14, 2025 (to be scheduled)
• CDBG Committee Recommendations: August 7, 2025
• Common Council Action: September 16, 2025
• Anticipated Contract Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Application Forms:

• Agency Application – One form per agency
• Project Application – One form for proposed program
  • Program Application – A. Homelessness Prevention
  • Program Application – B. Shelter Diversion
  • Program Application – C. Emergency Shelter
  • Program Application – D. Street Outreach
  • Program Application – E. Extreme Weather Respite Hotel for the Unsheltered
  • Program Application – F. Rapid Rehousing (RRH)
  • Program Application – G. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
  • Program Application – H. Other Permanent Housing (OPH)
  • Program Application – I. Other Programs that Promote Pathways to Stable Housing
  • Program Application – J. Tenant Support K. Eviction Prevention
• Program Budget Form – One per agency; use a separate tab for each program
• Written Standards Checklist (Homeless Services Programs Only) – One General Requirements checklist per agency and one checklist for each program type

Note: OPH programs should complete either the RRH or PSH checklist (whichever is most applicable). Programs under E. Extreme Weather Respite Hotel for the Unsheltered and I. Other Programs that Promote Pathways to Stable Housing do not require a program-type checklist. Programs under J. Tenant Support and K. Eviction Prevention are not required to submit written standard checklists.

• Written Standards Checklist – General Requirements
• Written Standards Checklist – Prevention
• Written Standards Checklist – Diversion
• Written Standards Checklist – Emergency Shelter
• Written Standards Checklist – Street Outreach
• Written Standards Checklist – Rapid Rehousing (RRH)
• Written Standards Checklist – Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)

Deadline: Friday, June 27, 2025 by 12:00 PM (noon) CDT

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit your application well before the deadline. No grace period will be granted.

Submission Instructions:

Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to CDDApplications@cityofmadison.com. Please include RFP 14026-2025 in the email subject line.

Please include the following required submittals:

• Agency Application (PDF)
• Program Application (PDF)
• Program Budget Form (Excel preferred or PDF)
• Financial Documentation (PDF) – Most recent agency financial audit report or financial statements
• Written Standards Checklists (if applicable) (PDF)
• Performance Reports (if applicable) (PDF) 

All applicants will be invited to attend a brief presentation and Q&A session with the Review Team in the week of July 14, 2025. City staff will contact you to schedule a specific date and time.

Applications received will posted after the submission deadline.