The NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports Provider Readiness Program (HSPRP) for State Fiscal Year 2025

  • Posted on: 11/1/2024

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS) at the Department of Human Services (DHS) are pleased to announce a new funding opportunity: The NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports Provider Readiness Program (HSPRP) for State Fiscal Year 2025.

Available Funding: $10,000,000 total

Maximum Award: $250,000 per organization 

Grant Period: January 15, 2025 - January 14, 2026 

Application Deadline: December 16, 2024, by 11:59 PM

Program Overview: This program will provide essential funding to organizations preparing to participate in the NJ FamilyCare Housing Supports program. 

Funding can be used for:

  • Startup costs (Medicaid enrollment, MCO contracting, IT systems)
  • Seed capital for new staff (administrative and frontline)
  • Program readiness activities
  • Flexible funding for innovative approaches

Important Requirements:

  • Minimum three years of experience in providing relevant housing services
  • Attendance at mandatory technical assistance workshop
  • Active participation or willingness to participate in NJ HMIS
  • Executed Letter(s) of Intent with MCO(s)
  • Demonstrated commitment to Housing First principles
  • Inclusion of persons with lived experience and expertise (PWLEE)

MANDATORY Technical Assistance Session: 
Date: Tuesday, November 26th
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Format:
Virtual Registration required: [TA Session Registration Link]

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted through DCA SAGE. Complete application guidelines and requirements can be found in the full RFP, attached.

Funding Distribution:

  • 30% upon grant selection
  • 30% after completing first milestone group
  • 30% after completing second milestone group
  • 10% after completing remaining milestones
 

Additional Information

We strongly encourage eligible organizations to attend the Camden Coalition/Corporation for Supportive Housing "Medicaid 101" webinar on 11/7 from 11:30 to 1pm, prior to attending the mandatory technical assistance session to learn more about this opportunity and the application process.

Registration Links


To register please clcik the link below

CSH/CC webinar

please click here

Mandatory Technical Assistance session for the HSPRP on 11/26

please click here


Contact Us


Michael Callahan, Director, Office of Homelessness Prevention
 Phone
  (609) 376-0811

  Email
   Michael Callahan