The Georgia Department of Community Affairs announced on March 10 the launch of Georgia Rehoused, a new pre-application process for communities seeking funding to reduce unsheltered homelessness. The initiative aims to streamline how local organizations apply for state and federal housing funds by using a single pre-application to determine eligibility across multiple funding opportunities.
Georgia Rehoused is designed to help communities demonstrate how their proposals will address unsheltered homelessness and guide them through compliance with basic eligibility requirements. The department plans to distribute available funding in three award cycles, allowing applicants multiple chances to secure support.
According to the announcement, the pre-application process will allow DCA staff to advise applicants on their readiness and compliance before they submit full applications. Pre-applicants will receive recommendations either to proceed with a full application or make further improvements to meet eligibility standards. After this determination, eligible projects can compete in a formal funding round.
“The Georgia Rehoused Grant is a new way to bring innovative and stable housing opportunities to Georgia,” said Christopher Nunn, DCA Commissioner. “We are seeing creative housing solutions introduced across the country, and we know Georgia communities and local partners are ready to provide similar opportunities.”
All pre-applications must be submitted electronically through the designated portal, with complete documentation uploaded at submission. Only organizations that complete this step will be eligible for the subsequent competitive application phase. The current pre-application window closes on April 7 at 5:00 p.m., followed by additional steps leading up to anticipated award notifications in June.
To qualify, applicants must form collaborative partnerships led by local governments, show how their efforts will reduce unsheltered populations locally, and be registered in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). More details about eligibility can be found on the Georgia Rehoused webpage.
The launch of Georgia Rehoused reflects ongoing efforts within the state government to encourage innovative approaches for addressing homelessness while ensuring accountability and effective use of public resources.
