General Information

Government Type

State Agency

Entity

Department of Workforce Services

Entity Website

https://jobs.utah.gov/

Public Body

Utah Homeless Network Steering Committee

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Innovative Winter Response Solutions Request for Grant Applications (RFGA

Notice Tags

Homeless Persons

Notice Type(s)

Notice

Event Start Date & Time

November 14, 2025 10:42 AM

Event End Date & Time

November 14, 2025 10:42 AM

Event Deadline Date & Time

01/20/26 08:00 AM

Description/Agenda

Official Listing: https://jobs.utah.gov/department/rfg/ohswinter/index.html Purpose Innovative Winter Response Solutions are new and innovative approaches to providing shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness, that pre-empt the need for hotel/motel services during the winter response period. Projects must be designed to increase the quantity or accessibility of emergency shelter services within a Local Homeless Council jurisdiction. This may include congregate shelter and non-congregate shelter. Grant Title: Innovative Winter Response Solutions Solicitation #: 26-DWS-S018 Funding Source: State of Utah General Fund and Pamela Atkinson Homeless Account Application Deadline: January 20, 2026, 8:00 a.m. MDT. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals must be submitted as required in the RFGA. Total Grant Amount: $505,702.26 Program Start Date: October 15, 2026 Program End Date: April 30, 2027 Pre-Proposal Meeting (virtual): November 24th at 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Google Meet Link (US) +1 352-834-1132 PIN: 382 936 191 # Contact Information: Contract Owner: Shaylee Tulane (stulane@utah.gov) Contract Analyst: Sarah Smith (sarahsmith@utah.gov) Minimum Requirements 1. Applicant(s) must be authorized to do business in the State of Utah. 2. The project must be located in Utah. 3. The project must be located in counties of the third, fourth, fifth or sixth class. 4. Projects or shelter beds that currently receive DWS-OHS funding are not eligible for this funding. 5. Applicants must illustrate how their project decreases the need for hotel/motel vouchers within their Local Homeless Council (LHC). 6. Coordinate with the LHC to align with other homeless initiatives. 7. Applicants must be able to open within the FY27 winter response period (October 15, 2026 through April 30, 2027). 8. Applicants will need to outline a plan for stability of operations beyond the FY27 winter response period. 9. The organization does not have current, open findings from DWS-OHS. 10. The organization is not in default on any contract or grant agreements with DWS. 11. Contractors who have had a grant agreement with DWS terminated for cause within the previous three (3) years are not eligible to apply. 12. Funded projects must be open to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation. Who May Apply 1. Projects must be located in counties of the third, fourth, fifth and sixth class to qualify for this funding opportunity. 2. Public or private non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, state departments and agencies, units of local governments, and tribal entities. 3. Organizations with religious affiliations are to provide assurances that grant funds will not require client participation in religious practices to receive services. 4. Organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. 5. Organizations that have the financial capability, secured capital, fiscal management system, and personnel needed to manage a reimbursement contract. 6. Organizations that will carry and maintain the insurance coverage described in the DWS Grant Terms and Conditions within 30 days if awarded. Link to Application: https://jobs.utah.gov/department/rfg/ohswinter/ohswinterrfga.pdf Appendix I - Grant Application Cover Sheet: https://utahgov.na1.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCdTkzmA4ETBf0LgUwzuuoFlifx8jV9BmMn4PdaYGMlyJxybuGG4H_x8xTC706H3EQ* Appendix II - Grant Application Narrative: https://jobs.utah.gov/department/rfg/ohswinter/append2.pdf Appendix III - Budget Narrative and Itemization Form: https://jobs.utah.gov/department/rfg/ohswinter/index.html Appendix IV - DWS-OHS Purchase Approval Form, if applicable: https://jobs.utah.gov/department/rfg/ohswinter/append4.pdf Link to Submit Questions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fiW7aObyC0Y63s2F-tF6lHyq9cf-KDhcqBma7VZH238/preview?edit_requested=true Q & A Posting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v21ufHYPrxWFiIbRHim_gOCZbWQwMQRiC08FX12XInU/edit?tab=t.0

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 Joseph Jensen at josephmjensen@utah.gov.

Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation

Pre-Proposal Meeting (virtual): November 24th at 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Google Meet Link (US) +1 352-834-1132 PIN: 382 936 191 #

Meeting Information

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Virtual
Virtual, UT 84111
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Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

November 14, 2025 10:53 AM

Notice Last Edited On

November 14, 2025 11:08 AM

Deadline Date

January 20, 2026 08:00 AM

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