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State of Rhode Island, Department of Housing ,

Apply for Funds & Grants

CHF FY 2026  Application - OPEN

The CHFP seeks proposals for various homeless projects in response to this RFP from qualified nonprofit organizations or government entities (Vendors) for the following project types/programs:


• Street Outreach and Regional Access Points
• Emergency Shelters 
• Rapid Rehousing
• Housing Problem Solving
• Supportive Services Only
• System Projects 

Request For Proposal Timeline

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 RFP released
Friday, May 9, 2025 Application becomes available on eCivis platform
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:30-10:30 am

Information Session #1:  zoom link                                      

Meeting ID: 818 4866 2450 

Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 2:00-3:00 pm

Information Session #2:  zoom link

Meeting ID: 884 8594 9193

Monday, May 19, 2025, at 4:00pm Deadline to Submit Questions. Submit questions via email: HSG.Homelessness@housing.ri.gov 
Thursday, May 22, 2025

Answers to submitted questions will be posted at

Welcome | Department of Housing

Monday, June 30, 2025, 2:00pm Applications Due
On or about the week of August 4, 2025 Awards Announced

FY26 CHF RFP

FY26 CHF Budget Narrative

FY26 CHF Line Item Budget Template

FY26 Capacity Assessment

Questions can be submitted via e-mail to HSG.Homelessness@housing.ri.gov until Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

To submit an application, please visit the State’s Grants Management System/eCivis