The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the City of Des Moines, Iowa a $534,905 Formula Grant under the Emergency Solutions Grant (CFDA 14.231) program. The purpose of the RUSH (Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing) program is to fill gaps in federal disaster assistance for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Eligible activities include emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and outreach assistance. The grant will enable the city to provide up to 24 months of rental assistance, financial assistance for move-in costs, and supportive services to help people currently experiencing homelessness rapidly obtain permanent housing. It will also fund homelessness prevention activities, including rental and utility assistance, for individuals at risk of homelessness. The funding is intended to help communities provide long-term housing solutions for people experiencing pre-disaster homelessness and prevent long-term homelessness among newly displaced individuals. The grant period is from January 17, 2025 to January 16, 2027.
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