Gov. Tony Evers announced in a press release today the rollout of the new federally funded and created HOME-American Rescue Plan program (HOME-ARP) that will support efforts to provide safe, affordable housing and supportive services for low-income and housing-insecure households.
HOME-ARPâ¯was appropriated under section 3205 of theâ¯American Rescue Planâ¯Act (ARPA) of 2021 in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and the program addressesâ¯the need for more robust homelessness assistance and supportive services. The U.S. Congress appropriated $5 billion in ARPAâ¯funds to be administered through HOME-ARP.
The state of Wisconsin has received over $41.8 million for HOME-ARP, which will be overseen by the Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources. The state’s allocation plan has targeted the development of rental housing units, supportive services, and nonprofit capacity building and operating activities.
Eligible applicants may now apply for funds to develop rental housing units and provide supportive services to qualifying populations. Qualifying populations include families and individuals experiencing homelessness, at risk of experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, veterans that meet certain criteria and their families, and other populations that are housing insecure.
More information on the application process and HOME-ARP guidelines can be accessed here.
