The City of St. Louis – Community Development Administration (CDA) released today its 2026 HOME-ARP Supportive Services Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), making up to $1.5 million available to support nonprofit organizations serving HOME-ARP qualified populations within the City of St. Louis. The funding will help expand supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or trafficking, veterans and families that include a veteran family member that meet one of the preceding criteria, and other populations those who require services to prevent homelessness or at a great risk of housing instability) under the federal HOME-American Rescue Plan program. Applications are due June 5, 2026, and eligible applicants must be nonprofit supportive service providers with the staff and financial capacity to carry out the proposed program. CDA will host a virtual informational workshop on May 1, 2026, at 9 – 11 a.m. to provide general guidance on the application process. Applications must be submitted through Salesforce at CDAgrants.stlouis-mo.gov.Eligible uses of HOME-ARP funds include a wide range of supportive services and housing-related assistance, such as case management, child care, food, legal services, mental health services, transportation, housing counseling, rental assistance, security and utility deposits, and moving costs. The NOFA also includes bonus points for programs serving people affected by the May 16, 2025, tornado who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of the storm.”CDA is committed to using federal resources in ways that help St. Louis residents find stability and move forward,” said Matt Moak, Executive Director of CDA. “This funding opportunity will support trusted nonprofit partners providing critical services to people facing housing instability, while also helping the city respond to ongoing needs connected to the May 16 tornado.”All applicants must be registered with SAM.gov and meet CDA eligibility requirements, including City of St. Louis tax and business license compliance.CDA will announce award selections after applications are reviewed and evaluated through a competitive process. Legal agreements must be executed by September 30, 2026, and all funds must be fully expended by September 30, 2030.For more information, all application materials, and updates, visit the 2026 HOME-ARP NOFA document webpage.About the Community Development Administration (CDA):Established in 1974, CDA invests approximately $25 million each year in affordable housing, community development, and public services across St. Louis. As the City’s housing and community development agency, CDA works in partnership with HUD, the Planning and Urban Design Agency and the St. Louis Development Corporation to ensure that funding priorities are transparent, competitive, and community-driven. 

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