Reminder
Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus
Request for Proposals
Due 1/16/26
DV Bonus Request for Proposals (RFP)
This email serves as a reminder about CT BOS’s DV Bonus RFP. In order to be as prepared as possible and well-positioned to apply for potential funds, CT BOS is continuing on with this RFP. See details below.
The Connecticut Balance of State Continuum of Care (CT BOS) is soliciting proposals for new DV Bonus Projects to provide Transitional Housing/Interim Housing (TH) or Supportive Services Only – Coordinated Entry (SSO-CE) Projects. New DV Bonus funds totaling over $2.6 million are anticipated to be available to CT BOS in the 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). DV Bonus projects must serve individuals and families who are fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking and who qualify as homeless under the HUD homelessness definition category 4. Qualified nonprofit organizations, State and local governments, instrumentalities of state or local government, Public Housing Authorities, Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities may apply.
To apply, please read the linked DV RFP Instructions and follow the steps outlined for submission, including completion of the Budget form. Submissions must be submitted to ctboscoc@gmail.com by Friday, 1/16/26.
DV Bonus allowable program types:
CT BOS will designate a committee to evaluate responses submitted. Only submissions found to be respnsive will be reviewed and scored. Any applicant selected will be notified by email and provided with instructions on next steps.
Additional Requirements
Projects must operate exclusively within the CT BOS Region of the state. This includes all cities and towns in the following counties: Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Windham, and Tolland.
Projects must participate in and accept only referrals through the applicable local Coordinated Access Network(s) and adhere to CAN policies.
Applications must meet HUD’s
Projects must operate in line with HUD’s CoC program rules (24 CFR 578), the FY 2025-CoC Program NOFO, CT BOS Requirements and all existing and subsequent guidance from HUD and CT BOS. Applicants must agree to participate in the annual Point-in-Time Count, submit Annual Performance Reports (APRs) and other required data on time.
Projects must participate in Connecticut’s Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS) or, for Domestic Violence Service providers, a comparable database.
CT BOS welcomes applications from both newcomers who have not received CoC funds before and those who have received them in the past. CT BOS provides support to make the application process accessible to all. Questions can be sent to ctboscoc@gmail.com.