This resolution allows the Department of Human Services to use a federal grant of $1,472,856 to support the "Housing Assistance for Ukrainians" program in San Francisco from June 28, 2023, to September 30, 2026. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant from the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement through the California Department of Social Services for a total amount of $1,472,856 for participation in a program, entitled “Housing Assistance for Ukrainians (HAU) - San Francisco,” for the period of June 28, 2023, through September 30, 2026.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a federal grant awarded to support housing assistance for Ukrainian refugees in San Francisco.
The California Department of Social Services issued a grant award to the City and County of San Francisco for $1,472,856 under the Housing Assistance for Ukrainians (HAU) program, effective from June 28, 2023.
The HAU program was launched to provide housing assistance to Ukrainian newcomers and other displaced individuals, with funding allocated based on federal guidelines.
The Human Services Agency submitted a request for retroactive approval to accept and expend the grant funds, citing delays in notification and budget planning.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution to accept and expend the grant funds.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend the grant.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the grant.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
