This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to accept and use up to $200,000 in grant funds from The Urban Institute to continue managing the Just Home Program from June 15, 2025, to September 30, 2026. It also permits HSH to make minor changes to the agreement without significantly impacting the city's obligations or benefits.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Subgrant Agreement with The Urban Institute for a total amount not to exceed $200,000 of Just Home Cohort 1 Continuation Funds; to retroactively accept and expend those grant funds to support continued project management of the Just Home Program for costs incurred June 15, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Subgrant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need for continued funding for the Just Home Program, which aims to reduce homelessness and incarceration in San Francisco.
HSH released a five-year strategic plan titled 'Home by the Bay' to prevent and end homelessness in San Francisco.
The Just Home Project was announced to advance efforts to break the links between housing instability and jail incarceration, with San Francisco selected as a participant.
Urban Institute notified HSH that they were eligible to apply for up to $200,000 in Just Home Cohort 1 Continuation Funds.
HSH submitted an application to Urban Institute for $200,000 in Just Home Continuation Funds.
Urban Institute awarded HSH $200,000 in Just Home Continuation Funds, subject to a subgrant agreement.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing HSH to execute a subgrant agreement with Urban Institute for the Just Home Cohort 1 Continuation Funds.
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