State of Georgia HOME-ARP Update
May 26, 2023
HOME-ARP Office Hours
Missed the HOME-ARP Office Hours? Catch up now...

Hear the HOME-ARP Team's introduction and explanation of the program and new application format, focusing on helping build the capacity of all applicants. Listen to the recordings of our Office Hours noted below.

Access the completed recordings below or on our website.
 Community Leader
Involvement
 Data Informed Developments
Application
Basics
Interested in participating in our Non-Congregate Shelter Application Trainings we talked about in the Application Basics Office Hours?
Procurement Training - Update
Thursday, June 8, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
After the Application Basics Office Hours, the HOME-ARP Team decided to have the Procurement Training earlier than planned.

You can get the DCA basics on procurement for your HOME-ARP Application and its implementation if your organization is allocated funds. The importance of procurement and its’ role in HOME-ARP at DCA and the processes your organization must take will be discussed, and questions will be welcome throughout the presentation. The course will be recorded if you are unable to attend.
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DCA's 2024 QAP Listening Sessions
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DCA plans to publish drafts of the 2024 QAP in late summer and early fall of 2023. Before publishing drafts, DCA will hold listening sessions to help inform priorities for the 2024 QAP. Listening sessions are an opportunity for members of the public to raise any issues and recommendations related to the topic of the session.

DCA will also provide an overview of key questions and potential policies staff investigate for each case. “General” sessions are not restricted to specific topics. Both Virtual and In-Place Options are available for most sessions.

General Listening Session
June 1 from 9:30-11:00am

Homelessness & Supportive Housing
June 20 from 2:00-3:30pm

Geographic Distribution & Site Selection Policies
June 22 from 1:30-3:00pm
Preservation & Long-Term Affordability
June 28 from 11:30-1:00pm

4%/Bonds Allocation
June 29 from 11:30-1:00pm

General Listening Session
July 6 from 1:00-2:30pm
Rural Workforce Housing Initiative
Earlier this month, OneGeorgia launched the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative. Funding will be made available to assist local communities with housing development to address a shortage of housing stock that impacts the workforce economy. For more information on the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, click here.
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What is HOME-ARP?
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $5 billion nationwide to assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability across the country.

These grant funds will be administered through HUD’s HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).

For more information on HOME-ARP, see the Implementation Information at:


Questions?
Georgia Department of Community Affairs | dca.ga.gov