Homelessness Resolution Program

Previously named the Emergency Solutions Grant, DOH allocates Homelessness Resolution Program (HRP) funding annually through a competitive application process. HRP is the first step in a continuum of assistance to prevent homelessness and enable individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness to move toward permanent housing.

Important Dates

• Application Release Date: July 14, 2025
• NOFA Questions Due: July 29, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. MST
• Application Due: August 25, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. MST
• Award Notifications: November 30, 2025
• Grant Term: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

HRP Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Resources

• 2025 HRP NOFA Application Guidelines
• 2025 HRP NOFA Webinar (Recording)
• 2025 HRP NOFA Webinar (Slide Deck)
• 2025 HRP NOFA Ask-A-Question Responses
• Homelessness Resolution Program (HRP) Policies & Procedures
• CFR 24 CFR 576.100

All applicants should review the 2025 HRP NOFA Application Guidelines for eligibility details, funding priorities, expectations, and tips for submitting a competitive proposal. For help using the DOH Neighborly Platform, refer to the Subrecipient User Guide.

Neighborly Portal

Submit questions to the HRP 2025 Ask A Question (AAQ) form by 5:00 p.m. MST on July 29, 2025.

Program Objectives

• HRP aims to end homelessness by connecting those experiencing or at risk of homelessness to the appropriate resources as quickly as possible with few, if any, barriers;
• Increase the number and quality of housing resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. 
• Operate emergency shelter facilities, prioritizing shelters that are low-barrier and housing-focused
• Provide essential social services for those living outdoors, in emergency shelters, at risk of homelessness, or in rental assistance programs.

Eligibility

Eligible HRP Subrecipients

DOH enters into grant agreements with Subrecipients to accomplish the HRP objectives. Subrecipients who are eligible to apply for HRP grant agreements include:

• Local Governments
• Continuum of Care (CoC)
• Homeless Service Providers
• Other Non-Profit Organizations

Eligible for HRP Components

HRP Subrecipients can apply for funding to provide the following:

• Emergency Shelter 
• Street Outreach
• Homelessness Prevention
• Rapid Re-Housing
• Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) or Comparable Database for Victim Service Providers (VSP)
• Administration
• Bridge Housing

Eligible Grantees

• Local Governments
• Continuum of Care groups (COC)
• Homeless service providers
• Other non-profit providers

HRP Grant Management Toolkit 

HRP Toolkit provides resources for grant compliance, management, DOLA-HRP training, and best practices.

DOLA HRP Mailing List

Sign up to receive notifications about the HRP program, including management and funding notices and training opportunities.