Dear Colleagues:

Please see the announcement below from the Department of Housing regarding an exciting new funding opportunity for capital improvement projects for shelters and homeless service providers.

Two virtual information sessions will be offered. Click HERE to register.

• September 8, 2025: 9 – 11 a.m.
• September 11, 2025: 4 – 6 p.m.

Purpose

The State of Connecticut Department of Housing (“DOH”) is committed to supporting our State’s homeless shelters and homeless service providers; those who assist in meeting the basic needs of our homeless individuals and families.

The Department of Housing announces the availability of funding approved for GRANTS-IN-AID TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITIES THAT ARE USED TO HOUSE THE HOMELESS OR PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS.

The goal of this NOFA is to provide capital funding to upgrade the condition of existing emergency shelter and other homeless service facilities (such as food banks), including upgrades to support the overall health and safety of shelter residents. Examples include improvements to kitchens, bathrooms and sleeping areas, beds, generators, painting, plumbing and electrical repair and upgrades, heating and air conditioning systems, and energy conservation.

They may not include acquisitions, demolitions, purchases of land or buildings, or capital improvements to permanent supportive housing.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations that own and operate facilities that are used to house or provide services to people experiencing homelessness, including: shelters, day shelters, homeless hubs and other facilities to make capital improvements.

Application Submission

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis starting September 15, 2025, through March 15th 2026 or until all funds are committed.

Click to read the full NOFA.

Thank you,

CT BOS Team