Nofa -youth homeless and housing services program- texas department of housing and community affairs (TDHCA) funds

The City of Dallas is issuing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Youth Homeless and Housing Services (HHS) Program, administered in partnership with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). The procurement seeks a single nonprofit or community organization subrecipient to provide comprehensive services to unaccompanied youth and young adults aged 24 and younger in Dallas County. Eligible supportive services include case management, emergency shelter, street outreach, and transitional living programs. The successful applicant must demonstrate the capacity to begin service delivery within five business days of agreement execution and expend all funds by January 31, 2027. Evaluation criteria will award points across five categories: organizational capacity and experience (25 points), approach and programming work plan (40 points), evaluation plan (20 points), cost and budget (20 points), and additional factors like state registration, insurance, and financial documentation (35 points), for a total of 140 possible points. Applications are due January 12, 2026, by 5:00 pm CST via the City's Bonfire Portal, with evaluation committee review scheduled for January 30, 2026, and anticipated City Council authorization on February 9, 2026.

The procurement is restricted to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status and community organizations. Respondents must provide comprehensive documentation including audited financial statements, IRS Form 990, Certificate of Insurance, and Suspension/Debarment Certification. The program has specific requirements for organizational capacity, including detailed staffing information, organizational charts, staff qualifications, and evidence of experience serving homeless youth populations in Dallas. The total award amount is $211,013.00 from TDHCA FY 2025-26 Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program Youth Set-Aside funds, with a budget breakdown including $26,500 for administration, $11,293 for operations, $91,595 for supportive services, and $81,625 for financial assistance. The subrecipient will operate on a reimbursement basis with monthly payments within 45 calendar days of receipt of correct documentation. Administrative expenses are capped at 10 percent of the total award, and supplies exceeding $5,000 and equipment purchases are not allowable expenses.