General Information

Government Type

State Agency

Entity

Department of Workforce Services

Entity Website

https://jobs.utah.gov/

Public Body

Utah Homeless Services Board

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Deeply Affordable Housing Fund (DAHF) Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) Round IV

Notice Tags

Homeless Persons

Notice Type(s)

Notice

Event Start Date & Time

August 20, 2025 11:00 AM

Event End Date & Time

August 20, 2025 12:00 PM

Event Deadline Date & Time

09/01/25 11:59 PM

Description/Agenda

Purpose: The Deeply Affordable Housing Fund (DAHF) was established in 2022 by the State of Utah Legislature through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. DAHF provides the capital funding needed to create units across the state to serve individuals at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Projects that receive awards from DAHF may provide adequate case management services for individuals in DAHF-designated units. DWS-OHS will prioritize DAHF Round IV funding for projects that will create homeless-dedicated units. Grant Title: OHS Deeply Affordable Housing Fund Round IV Solicitation #: 26-DWS-S015 Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) & State General Fund Application Approximate Grant Amount: Up to $4,992,245.00 Application Deadline: September 1, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. MDT Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals must be submitted as required in the RFGA. Program Start Date: January 1, 2026 Program End Date: December 31, 2026 Pre-Proposal Meeting (virtual only): August 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT. Virtual option only https://meet.google.com/hsn-ygby-xee Or dial: 1-470-735-3428 PIN: 122 436 381# Contact Information: Contract Owners: Carmen Martinez (chmartinez@utah.gov) and Zachary Guthrie (zguthrie@utah.gov) Contract Analyst: Sarah Smith; sarahsmith@utah.gov Eligibility Requirements Minimum Requirements A. The project must be located in Utah. B. Applicants must have the capacity to create units across the state that will service individuals at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for households of the same size in the county or municipality where the project is located. C. Applicants must provide unit(s) at rental rates no greater than the rates described in 35A-16-602(2)(II) or HUD published Fair Market Rents FMR), whichever is lower. D. Applicants must adherence to all requirements set forth in the Scope of Work and executed contract. E. Applicants must comply with applicable Utah Code 35A-16-602. F. Applicants must comply with all current and future American Rescue Plan guidance and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Plan guidance. (https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-funds). G. Applicants must fully expend awarded funds by December 31, 2026. Additional Requirements The Utah Homeless Services Board (UHSB) will consider the following criteria when reviewing applications: 1. An applicant's rental income plan. 2. Proposed case management and service plans for households. 3. Any matching funds proposed by an applicant. 4. Proposed restrictions, including deed restrictions, and the duration of restrictions on housing units to facilitate long-term assistance to households. 5. Any other considerations as adopted by the board. Questions & Answers Link to Submit Questions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9vNn5cwH98ZbMF_vTdNUl58HkzUdvqngoEUYz9Oo2_KtTmg/viewform Link to Q & A Posting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1muuPFBXANp0jqDW9sRmWf9GTN-HJwvOAVdKMMGk759M/edit?tab=t.0 Link to Application: https://jobs.utah.gov/department/rfg/ohsdeeply/index.html Link to Appendix A- Grant Application Cover Sheet: https://utahgov.na1.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCaOT_jyO_UYZfn23JRly87llwd9laWpSml-Ix-6y7RcfzAWwXYWbLLz0K0Oc9khNU*

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Shalie Ripley at shalieripley@utah.gov.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

Pre-Proposal Meeting (virtual only): August 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT. Virtual option only https://meet.google.com/hsn-ygby-xee Or dial: 1-470-735-3428 PIN: 122 436 381#

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

Virtual
Virtual, UT 84111
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Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

August 13, 2025 11:00 AM

Notice Last Edited On

August 13, 2025 11:00 AM

Deadline Date

September 1, 2025 11:59 PM

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