Harris County Treasury American Rescue Plan Act

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
Request for Proposals (RFP) 

Community Facilities and Infrastructure Investments
Capacity Building & Operating Expenses
Notice of Funding Opportunity

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Community Facilities and Infrastructure Investments , and Capacity Building & Operating Expenses. Applications are available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) until March 22, 2024. Applications should be submitted to CSD Box Platform. Please visit Harris County's Community Services Department page (csd.harriscountytx.gov) for general information about the Community Facilities and Infrastructure Investments funding opportunity and any updates. For more information on this RFP or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD staff at rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance.

Applications Due: Extended to March 22, 2024, by 2:00 p.m.

Late proposals will not be accepted.

These funds were provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and by Congressional Appropriation. Estimated Funding Available is: 

Total available funding: $19,900,000

Eligible proposal(s) shall be chosen within each precinct, with the possibility to select additional proposals subject to funding constraints. The eligible projects include:

Renovation or construction of new physical infrastructure with a focus on augmenting the capacity of nonprofit organizations.

Strategic acquisition of pre-existing facilities to increase the operational capabilities of nonprofit organizations.

Construction projects needing gap financing and are slated for completion within the stipulated ARPA expenditure deadlines.

Capital improvement projects designed to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to addressing food insecurity, homelessness, behavioral health, and/or violence or domestic violence reduction.

Projects proposing to increase operational capacity for an existing program including but not limited to providing for increased staffing needs, in alignment that addresses barriers to the improvement or stabilization of the lives of county residents’ such as food insecurity, housing insecurity and homelessness, domestic violence or sexual abuse, mental health, and behavioral health supports.

Public Notice (English and Spanish)

To access documents required for submission of the RFP please go to BOX   or https://hccsd.box.com/v/CommFac-Invest (link going live on January 25, 2024).  On January 25, 2024, download the Guidebook, Application(s) and RFP General Requirements.

To submit the application upload to the link below.

CSD BOX Platform .

CFI Application Tutorial: Click Here

For more information on this RFP or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD staff at  rfp@csd.hctx.net  for assistance.

After you have read the application and began to complete the application, Technical Assistance is available from February 13, 2024, through February 19, 2024. You can schedule Technical Assistance by emailing rfp@csd.hctx.net .

Applicant conference was held on February 1, 2024 at 11:30 am via team. Here is the video recording of the conference. 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE APPLICANT CONFERENCE
CFI Applicant Conference Meeting – 2.1.24

Questions and Answers As of March 8, 2024

Deadline for CFI and Capacity Building/Operations RFP questions and Technical Assistance Requests: Monday, February 19, 2024.

TIMELINE

Activity	Date
Public Notice posting on website regarding Request for Proposal	January 25, 2024
Issue RFP (Available on CSD’s website)	January 25, 2024
Applicant’s Conference	February 1, 2024
Technical Assistance Week (By Appointment Only) Email rfp@csd.hctx.net	February 13-19, 2024
RFP DEADLINE (Due to rfp@csd.hctx.net by 2 pm)	February 23, 2024
Commissioners Court Approval and Mailing of Conditional Award Letters	June 2024
Contract Execution	June / July 2024

Harris County

Community Development Block Grant Public Service (CDBG- PS) RFP

ESG RFP

Due Date: February 5, 2024

Eligible project activities for CDBG PS include projects that serve low-to-moderate income persons and serve at least one of the following categories.

• Homelessness
• Children & Youth, Seniors
• Disabled Persons
• Victims of domestic violence
• Employment Services/Workforce Education.

Eligible project activities for ESG include projects that benefit homeless persons and fall under at least of one of the ESG components:

• Homeless Prevention
• Emergency Shelter
• Rapid Re-housing
• Street Outreach

ERA funds will be offered to supplement ESG project activities:

• Homeless Prevention (emergency rental assistance)
• Rapid Re-housing (emergency rental assistance)

The CDBG PS and ESG funds were provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ERA funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury. The anticipated amount of funding available based on PY2023 is listed below.

                                                                                                                    

CDBG PS: $1,000,000

ESG: $700,000

ERA: $1,000,000

PY2024 CDBG and ESG Public Notice (English, Spanish and Vietnamese) )

How to Access the Application(s):

To access documents required for submission of the RFP please go to BOX (link going live on January 9, 2023).  On January 9, 2023, download the Guidebook, Application(s) and RFP General Requirements.

How to Submit the Application(s)

To submit the application upload to the link below.
CSD BOX Platform .

Please visit Harris County's Community Services Department page (csd.harriscountytx.gov) for general information about the CDBG and ESG programs, the County's Action Plan, applicable policies, standards and any updates. For more information on this RFP or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD staff at  rfp@csd.hctx.net  for assistance.

After you have read the application and began to complete the application, Technical Assistance is available from January 22, 2024, through January 26, 2024, by appointment only for organizations whose application is at least 70% complete. Technical Assistance is by appointment only. You can also submit a question via our Technical Assistance Request Form.

Submit a request for technical assistance or a question pertaining to the application by completing the Technical Assistance form and clicking here: Technical Assistance Request. Please note the last day to submit questions is January 26, 2024.

To access the Technical Assistance form please go to https://hccsd.box.com/v/Job24-1001RFP .

Applicant Conferences were held on January 17, 2024. Please click below to view the recording for the PY2024 CDBG PS  Applicant Conference Recording

PY2024 CDBG PS Applicant Conference Recording

PY2024 ESG Applicant Conference Recording

CDBG PS Conference Meeting – 1.17.24 at 10 a.m.

ESG Conference Meeting – 1.17.24 at 11:30 a.m.

If you would like to be included or update your information on our mailing list to receive funding notifications, or to register for an applicant conference, please submit your contact information (name, organization, mailing address, telephone number and email) to rfp@csd.hctx.net.

PY2024 CDBG PS and ESG RFP Timeline

Harris County Affordable Housing RFA,

HOME-ARP Supportive Services RFP,

HOME-ARP Capacity Building & Operating Expenses RFP

Due Date: December 20, 2023

 

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Affordable Housing RFA, HOME-ARP Supportive Services RFP, and HOME-ARP Capacity Building & Operating Expenses RFP. Applications are available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from October 17, 2023, to extended deadline of December 20, 2023. Proposals received later than the date and time for submission will not be considered!

Eligible projects include:

Affordable Housing - multi-family rental projects, single-family projects, and permanent supportive housing projects.

Supportive service projects and Capacity Building/Operating Expenses – projects supporting permanent supportive housing funded with HOME-ARP funds according to CSD HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and HUD Notice CPD-21-10.

Click Here for CSD's HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

Click Here for Notice CPD-21-10

These funds were provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: CDBG, HOME and HOME-ARP. The estimated funding available funding is:

Total Affordable Housing Funding RFP: $47,000,000

CDBG: $20,000,000
HOME: $14,000,000
HOME-ARP: $13,000,000

Total Supportive Services Funding: $4,500,000
Total Capacity and Operating Expenses: $1,258,000

HCCSD determines the form of assistance to be provided to affordable housing projects.  Eligible forms of subsidy include: 1) Grants for non-profits and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) and Community-Based Development Organizations (CBDOs) and 2) Loans that can be forgivable and interest-bearing or non-interest bearing.

Applications should be submitted to CSD BOX Platform . Please visit Harris County's Community Services Department page (csd. harriscountytx.gov ) for general information about the CDBG, HOME, and HOME/HOME ARP programs, the County's Action Plan, applicable policies, standards and any updates. For more information on this RFA/RFP or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD staff at  rfp@csd.hctx.net  for assistance.

Program specific questions regarding the RFA/RFP process should be directed to Ashley Brown @ rfp@csd.hctx.net .

Technical Assistance is offered from October 17, 2023, through October 26, 2023, by appointment only. Request technical assistance by emailing rfp@csd.hctx.net .

An Applicant Conference will be held on October 24, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM via TEAMS.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE RFA APPLICANT CONFERENCE

WATCH - Affordable Housing RFA/RFP Conference Meeting – 10.24.23

If you would like to be included or update your information on our mailing list to receive funding notifications, or to register for an applicant conference, please submit your contact information (name, organization, mailing address, telephone number and email) to rfp@csd.hctx.net.

Affordable Housing, Supportive Services, and Capacity Building & Operating Expenses Application Items:

 

• Updated Public Notice ( English and Spanish )

The RFA/RFP Application and required attachments can now be found on BOX . Click here to access all documents necessary to submit your proposal or access by the URL: https://hccsd.box.com/v/AffordableSupport

Request for Applications and Proposal Timelines

Harris County Treasury ARPA Multi-Family Acquisition Program Request for Proposal

APPLICATION SUBMISSION PERIOD CLOSED

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Treasury ARPA Multi-Family Acquisition Program (TAMFAP) Request for Proposals (RFP). TAMFAP applications are available on a first come first served basis to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from July 21, 2023 to December 31,  or until available program funding is fully allocated. (Para mas información sobre las Propuestas de Solicitud (RFP) o pedir acomodaciones razonables, por favor comuniquese con el personal de Desarrollo de HCCSD al (832) 927-4700 o para asistencia  csdarpahousing@csd.hctx.net .)

 

Applicants can submit applications electronically via email or submit via Dropbox by sending the link to  csdarpahousing@csd.hctx.net . 

These funds were provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), which is administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The estimated funding available funding is:

 

Total ARPA Multi-Family Acquisition Funding RFP: $89,000,000

The maximum CSD funding request will be $25,000,000. The maximum amount may be exceeded on a case-by-case basis. HCCSD determines the form of assistance to be provided to affordable housing projects.  Eligible forms of subsidy include: 1) Grants for non-profits and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) and Community-Based Development Organizations (CBDOs) and 2) Loans that can be forgivable and interest-bearing or non-interest bearing.

For more information on this RFA or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD ARPA staff at (832) 927-4700 or  csdarpahousing@csd.hctx.net  for assistance. (Para mas información sobre las Propuestas de Solicitud (RFP) o pedir acomodaciones razonables, por favor comuniquese con el personal de Desarrollo de HCCSD al (832) 927-4700 o para asistencia csdarpahousing@csd.hctx.net)

Treasury ARPA Multi-Family Acquisition Program (TAMFAP) Request for Proposals (RFP)  Items:

 

TAMFAP Maps

 

Geographic Prioritization Map

HCCSD Target Areas Map

Texas Opportunity Zones Map

Livable Centers Planning Study Map

High/Low Opportunity Map (PDF)

Harris County Treasury ARPA Multi-Family Rehabilitation Program Request for Proposal

APPLICATION SUBMISSION PERIOD CLOSED

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Treasury ARPA Multi-Family Rehabilitation Program (TAMFRP) Request for Proposals (RFP). TAMFRP applications are available on a first come first served basis to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from July 7, 2023 to December 31,  or until available program funding is fully allocated. (Para mas información sobre las Propuestas de Solicitud (RFP) o pedir acomodaciones razonables, por favor comuniquese con el personal de Desarrollo de HCCSD al (832) 927-4700 o para asistencia csdarpahousing@csd.hctx.net.)

 

Applicants can submit applications electronically via email or submit via Dropbox by sending the link to  csdarpahousing@csd.hctx.net . 

These funds were provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), which is administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The estimated funding available funding is:

 

Total ARPA Multi-Family Rehabilitation Funding RFP: $24,000,000            

The maximum CSD funding request will be $5,000,000. The maximum amount may be exceeded on a case-by-case basis. HCCSD determines the form of assistance to be provided to affordable housing projects.  Eligible forms of subsidy include: 1) Grants for non-profits and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) and Community-Based Development Organizations (CBDOs) and 2) Loans that can be forgivable and interest-bearing or non-interest bearing.

Harris County seeks to prioritize properties that currently accept or will accept Permanent Supportive Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, other housing vouchers, and other forms of rental assistance offered from the Way Home Continuum of Care, and other housing services providers.

For more information on this RFA or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD ARPA staff at (832) 927-4700 or  csdarpahousing@csd.hctx.net  for assistance. (Para mas información sobre las Propuestas de Solicitud (RFP) o pedir acomodaciones razonables, por favor comuniquese con el personal de Desarrollo de HCCSD al (832) 927-4700 o para asistencia csdarpahousing@csd.hctx.net)

***This application is for Multi-Family Rehabilitation Development projects ONLY. If this project involves acquisition, please don't apply.

Treasury ARPA Multi-Family Rehabilitation Program (TAMFRP) Request for Proposals (RFP)  Items:

 

TAMFRP Public Notice  ( English  and  Spanish )

TAMFRP Request for Application Cover Sheet and Offeror Instructions/Forms (PDF)

TAMFRP Application (Excel)

TAMFRP Guidelines

 

TAMFRP Attachments

• Attachment B-11 – List of Org/Principal w/ Ownership or Special Interests
• Attachment C-14 – Rent Roll Information
• Attachment D-1-Relevant Development Information Checklist
• Attachment D-2-HUD AFHMP Form
• Attachment D-4 - Housing Dev. AFFH Review and Compliance
• Attachment D-5- Certification of Drug-Free Workplace
• Attachment D-5-Equal Employment Opportunity Certification
• Attachment E-HCCSD Standards and Design Criteria
• Attachment F-3 - Certification Regarding Lobbying
• Attachment F-3 - SF424D
• Attachment F-4 - References
• Attachment F-5 – Statement of Offeror Qualifications / Contractor Profile
• Attachment F-6 – Worker's Compensation and Minimum Insurance Requirement
• Attachment F-7 – Subcontractor Listing Form
• Attachment F-8 – Certification of Compliance with Federal Standards
• Attachment F-9 – Required Contract Provisions
• Attachment F-10- MWBE Plan
• Attachment F-11- HCCSD US Treasury ARPA MF Rehab DOB Form
• Attachment F-12- Certification of URA Compliance Form

As part of the Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meal Grant program, Harris County is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations seeking a Harris County qualifying grant.  To be eligible, organizations must have an existing TDA program that serves home-delivered meals to Harris County homebound elderly and/or disabled residents.  Organizations awarded and approved fora qualifying grant will receive the County Resolution Form, required for TDA application.

All applications are due by electronic submission to  rfp@csd.hctx.net  to Harris County by Friday, August 25, 2023, before 2 p.m.
 
Organizations may request, by August 21, 2023, an accommodation to hand deliver the submission. Please send accommodation request to  rfp@csd.hctx.net . Instruction for hand delivery will be provided via email.
 

Late applications will not be accepted.

• 2024 Texans Feeding Texans Harris County Qualifying Grant Application
• 2024 Resolution Authorizing County Grant
• Harris County Service and Target Area
• Attachment A – Number of Meals Served

Any questions should be directed to Jaren Reynolds, Program Analyst, at (832) 927-4788 or Jaren.Reynolds@csd.hctx.net.

 
 
Timeline – Texans Feeding Texans FY2024
 

Failure to be awarded a Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meal Grant by the Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) will rescind Harris County award funding. 

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),

Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Community Development Block Grant-CARES ACT (CDBG-CV)
 
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Harris County Community Services Department's (HCCSD) Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): CDBG, CDBG-DR and CDBG-CV funding for  Public Services and Homeless Services  is posted under Bid#  23/0098.  The Guidebook, Applications and Budget will be available from April 28, 2023 through May 22, 2023 to all eligible applicants through the Harris County Purchasing Department's website using the Bonfire (https://purchasing.harriscountytx.gov). On Purchasing's main page, mouse over the "Online Solicitations " tab and to bring up the Bonfire Online graphic. Click "Bonfire " and follow the instructions to register with Bonfire Online and gain access to Bid#  23/0098. Applications are due to the Harris County Purchasing Department through the Bonfire Portal by May 22, 2023, before 2:00 pm local time.  Proposals received later than the date and time will not be considered!

Program specific questions regarding the RFP process should be directed to Tasha Hicks @ 832-927-4803 or rfp@csd.hctx.net.

Harris County CSD hosted a Q&A Meeting on May 9, 2023, at 1:30 PM to answer questions pertaining to the RFP and application submission requirements. A list of questions and answers from this event can be accessed by clicking on  Q&A , or click  Q&A  Meeting to view a recording of the event.

If you would like to be included or update your information on our mailing list to receive funding notifications or register for an applicant conference, please submit your contact information (name, organization, mailing address, telephone number and email) to rfp@csd.hctx.net.
 

1. CDBG, CDBG-DR, CDBG-CV Public Notice – English
2. CDBG, CDBG-DR, CDBG-CV Aviso Público (Public Notice) – Español (Spanish)
3. CDBG, CDBG-DR, CDBG-CV Request for Proposals Application Guidebook

 

Request for Proposal Timeline

Texans Feeding Texans Request for Qualifications

As part of the Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meal Grant program, Harris County is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations seeking a Harris County qualifying grant.  To be eligible, organizations must have an existing program that serves home-delivered meals to Harris County homebound elderly and/or disabled residents.  Organizations awarded a qualifying grant will receive the County Resolution Form, required for TDA application.

All applications are due by electronic submission to  rfp@csd.hctx.net  and two hard copies to Harris County by Friday, September 9, 2022 before 2 p.m. Hard copies can be mailed to or dropped off at the Harris County Community Services Departments located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, TX 77054. 

 

Late applications will not be accepted.

 

• 2023 Texans Feeding Texans Harris County Qualifying Grant Application

• 2023 Resolution Authorizing County Grant

Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Applications/Proposals

PY2022 Request for Proposals Application Guidebook

PY2022 Aviso Público (Public Notice) – Español (Spanish)

PY2022 Public Notice-English

Aviso de Disponibilidad de Fondos

Notice of Funding Availability

PY2022 Aviso publico de proyectos recomendados

PY2022 Public Notice of Recommended Projects (English)

Manufactured Home Subdivision Development (MHSD) Program Request for Applications

Closed 03/03/2021  

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Manufactured Home Subdivision Development (MHSD) Program Request for Applications (RFA). MHSD applications are available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from November 24, 2020 to February 24, 2021. Applications should be submitted to HCCSD's Office located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054 during regular office hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. As Disaster Recovery funds may be used to support the program, please visit Harris County's Disaster Recovery page (www.harrisrecovery.org) for general information about the CDBG-DR program, the County's Supplemental Action Plan, applicable policies, standards and any updates. Applicants can submit RFA questions to HCCSD Development staff by email (send to rfp@csd.hctx.net with title "MHSD RFA Question ") or phone until close of business on  Wednesday, December 16, 2020. For more information on this RFA or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance.

Potential Sources of program funding include: Harris County General Funds, Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) (Round One) or HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Funding

Manufactured Housing Subdivision Development (MHSD) Program RFA Items:

MHSD Program Request for Application Cover Sheet and Offeror Instructions (PDF)

MHSD Program Request for Application Cover Sheet and Offeror Instruction Attachments (Word Document)

Manufactured Home Subdivision Development Program Application (PDF)

MHSD Application Budget (Excel) – Updated 03/03/2021

HCCSD Standards and Design Criteria – Schematic Design Guidance (PDF)

Harris County Section 3 Policy (PDF)

Buyout Location Maps (PDF) - Updated 12/15/2020

MHSD Program RFA - FAQs - 04/28/2021

HUD Certification Forms (include with RFA submission):

• Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity and Lobbying Disclosure Instructions (PDF)
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (PDF)
• Standard Form (SF) 424D – Assurances-Construction Programs (PDF)

Texans Feeding Texans Request for Qualifications

As part of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meal Grant program, Harris County is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations seeking a Harris County qualifying grant.To be eligible, organizations must have an existing program that serves home-delivered meals to Harris County homebound elderly and/or disabled residents.Organizations awarded a qualifying grant will receive the County Resolution Form, required for TDA application.

All applications are due by electronic submission to rfp@csd.hctx.net  and a hard copy to Harris County by Friday, September 10, 2021 before 2 p.m. Hard copies can be mailed to or dropped off at the Harris County Community Services Departments located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, TX 77054.

Late applications will not be accepted.

• 2022 Texans Feeding Texans Harris County Qualifying Grant Application
• 2022 Resolution Authorizing County Grant

Any questions should be directed to Tasha Hicks, Project Analyst, at (832) 927-4803 or tasha.hicks@csd.hctx.net.

Timeline – Texans Feeding Texans FY2022

 

 

 

Harris County Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Affordable Housing Preservation Program (AHPP) Funding        Job No. 20 0211         Closes March 13, 2020

 

Affordable Housing Preservation Program Request for Applications

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Affordable Housing Preservation Program Request for Applications (RFA). Affordable Housing Preservation Program Applications are available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from February 11, 2020 to March 13, 2020. Applications should be submitted to HCCSD's Office located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054 during regular office hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please visit Harris County's Disaster Recovery page (www.harrisrecovery.org) for general information about the CDBG-DR program, the County's Supplemental Action Plan, applicable policies, standards and any updates. For more information on this RFA or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD AHPP staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance.

Affordable Housing Preservation Program Application Items:

• Cover Sheet
• Request for Application (RFA) - Revised on 02/14/2020

 

Harris County Unique Application Attachments:

• Attachment A – AHPP Application Form
• Attachment B – AHPP Sources and Uses of Funds
• Attachment C – AHPP Budget Summary
• Attachment I – HC Affordable Housing Standards

Addendums  

Addendum No. 1 - 20/0211

Addendum No. 2

Texans Feeding Texans Request for Qualifications 

As part of the Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) Texans Feeding Texans Home-Delivered Meal Grant program, Harris County is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations seeking a Harris County qualifying grant.  To be eligible, organizations must have an existing program that serves home-delivered meals to Harris County homebound elderly and/or disabled residents.  Organizations awarded a qualifying grant will receive the County Resolution Form, required for TDA application.

All applications are due by electronic submission to  rfp@csd.hctx.net and a hard copy to Harris County by Tuesday, September 8, 2020 before 4 p.m. Hard copies can be mailed to or dropped off at the Harris County Community Services Departments located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, TX 77054. 

Late applications will not be accepted.

Any questions should be directed to Tasha Hicks, Project Analyst, at (832) 927-4803 or tasha.hicks@csd.hctx.net. 

 

Timeline – Texans Feeding Texans FY2021

Request for Expression of Interest from Qualified Agencies—COVID CARES Housing Plan

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the 2020 COVID CARES Request for Expression of Interest (REI) from Qualified Agencies. This REI is a joint venture between HCCSD and the City of Houston, as members of The Way Home Continuum of Care (COC), to assist in the community's plan to combat the COVID-19 pandemic for those who are experiencing homelessness. The first round of applications are due on July 10, 2020, via email to HCCSD, City of Houston and Coalition for the Homeless. HCCSD will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until all of the Harris County and City of Houston CARES Act funding is allocated. For those organizations that are recommended for Harris County funding, other items will need to be submitted and evaluated prior to granting the actual award.

An open session regarding the Request for Expression of Interest from Qualified Agencies was held on Monday, July 6, 2020, from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Representatives from the City of Houston's Housing and Community Development; Harris County Community Services Department; and the Coalition for the Homeless, lead agency to The Way Home, were available to answer questions.

For access to a recording of the July 6th CCHP REI webinar click here.  

For access to a written list of questions and answers from the CCHP REI webinar click here.

Please contact the HCCSD Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for any additional assistance. In addition, if you would like to be included or update your information on our mailing list to receive funding notifications, please submit your contact information (name, organization, mailing address, telephone number, and email) to rfp@csd.hctx.net.

2020 COVID CARES Housing Plan Request for Expression of Interest Items:

        I.      REI: 2020 COVID CARES Housing Plan (CCHP) Request for Expression of Interest

      II.      NOFA: Notice of Funding Availability / Aviso de Disponibilidad de Fondos
 

    III.      City of Houston funding availability: https://houstontx.gov/housing/rfp.html          

 

2020 COVID CARES Housing Plan

Request for Expression of Interest Timeline

HARRIS COUNTY HEALTHY FOOD

FINANCING INITIATIVE

ROUND 1
 

PY2020 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Harris County Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Round 1 the Program Year 2020 (PY2020) Request for Proposals (RFP) is posted under Job Number # 20/0115.  The Guidebook, Application, and Budget will be available from May 22, 2020, through June 8, 2020, to all eligible applicants through the Harris County Purchasing Department's website using the BuySpeed Online system (https://purchasing.harriscountytx.gov/). On Purchasing's main page, mouse over the "Bids/Proposals" tab and click on "Current Solicitations" to bring up the BuySpeed Online graphic. Click BuySpeed Online and follow the instructions to register with BuySpeed Online (https://bids.hctx.net/bso/) and gain access to Bid # 20/0115. Applications are due to the Harris County Purchasing Department, 1001 Preston, Suite 670 (6th Floor), Houston, Texas 77002 by June 8, 2020, before 2:00 pm local time.  Proposals received later than the date and time will not be considered!

Program-specific questions regarding the HFFI PY2020 RFP process should be directed to Development Staff at (832) 927-4700.

If you would like to be included or update your information on our mailing list to receive funding notifications, please submit your contact information (name, organization, mailing address, telephone number, and email) to rfp@csd.hctx.net.

1. HFFI PY2020 Request for Proposals Application Guidebook
2. Notice of Funding Availability / Aviso de Disponibilidad de Fondos

   

HFFI PY2020 RFP Timeline

PY2021

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Harris County Community Services Department's (HCCSD) Program Year 2021 (PY2021) Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding is posted under  Job Number #20/0263 .  The Guidebook, Applications and Budgets will be available from Friday, September 25, 2020 through Monday, October 26, 2020 to all eligible applicants through the Harris County Purchasing Department's website using the BuySpeed Online system ( https://purchasing.harriscountytx.gov ). On Purchasing's main page, mouse over the "Bids/Proposals" tab and click on "Current Solicitations" to bring up the BuySpeed Online graphic. Click BuySpeed Online and follow the instructions to register with BuySpeed Online ( https://bids.hctx.net/bso/ ) and gain access to  Bid #20/0263 . Applications are due to the Harris County Purchasing Department, 1001 Preston, Suite 670 (6th Floor), Houston, Texas 77002 by October 26, 2020 before 2:00 pm local time.

Proposals received later than the deadline above will not be considered!  

Please visit HCCSD's Funding Guidelines page (rfq) for general information regarding the CDBG and ESG Programs. Program specific questions regarding the PY2020 RFP process should be directed to staff as follows:

 

CDBG General:            Shanna LeBrum           (832) 927-4800

                      CDBG Public Services:     Shanna LeBrum           (832) 927-4800

ESG:     Tasha Hicks                 (832) 927-4803

Applicant Workshop Presentations

In lieu of in person conferences, Harris County has made available for download a narrated Applicant Workshop Presentation for each application posted below. All applicants are strongly encouraged to view Harris County's Applicant Workshop Presentations to assist with their application. 

CDBG General (Facilities and Infrastructure Projects) Applicant Workshop Presentation  

CDBG Public Services Applicant Workshop Presentation  

ESG (Homeless Projects) Applicant Workshop Presentation

If you would like to be included or update your information on our mailing list to receive funding notifications or register for an applicant conference, please submit your contact information (name, organization, mailing address, telephone number and email) to rfp@csd.hctx.net.  

• PY2021 Request for Proposals Application Guidebook
• PY2021 Aviso Público (Public Notice) – Español (Spanish)
• Notice of Funding Availability / Aviso de Disponibilidad de Fondos  

Harris County Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) (Round One), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Funding

 

Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Applications – Second Round

Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has released the Harris County Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Applications (RFA) – Second Round. Affordable Rental Housing Program Applications are available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from November 6, 2019 to January 22, 2020 or until available program funding is fully allocated. Applications should be submitted to HCCSD's Office located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054 during regular office hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please visit Harris County's Disaster Recovery page (www.harrisrecovery.org) for general information about the CDBG-DR program, the County's Supplemental Action Plan, applicable policies, standards and any updates. Applicants can also contact HCCSD Development staff to schedule a technical assistance appointment by email or phone until close of business on Monday, January 6, 2020. No technical assistance will be offered after January 6, 2020. For more information on this RFA or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance.

An  Applicant Conference will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Harris County Community Services Office located at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054. Applicants interested in attending should register by emailing their request to rfp@csd.hctx.net with the names of attendees, email addresses, phone number and organizations they represent. Title the email "RFA Applicant Conference". Each organization is limited to two attendees due to limited space.  

1. Applicant Conference Slide Presentation

2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) #1  

Recommended Second Round RFA Affordable Rental Housing Projects

Affordable Rental Housing Program (Second Round) Application Items:

Harris County Request for Application Cover Sheet

Affordable Rental Housing Program Application – Updated 11/7/19 - (Excel file includes Instructions and Quick Reference Guide tabs)

HCCSD Standards and Design Criteria – Schematic Design Guidance

Harris County Unique Application Attachments:

• Attachment B-11 Ownership Organizations and Principal Persons
• Attachment C-14 Sample Rent Roll (if applicable)
• Attachment D-1 Relevant Development Information Checklist
• Attachment D-4 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Review and Compliance Form

Harris County Section 3 Policy

HUD Certification Forms:

• Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity and Lobbying Disclosure Instructions
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
• Standard Form (SF) 424D – Assurances-Construction Programs

1. ILSF Request for Proposals Application Guidebook 

2. Notice of Funding Availability / Aviso de Disponibilidad de Fondos

The Harris County Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Non-Housing/Infrastructure Competitive Request for Proposals has closed and HCCSD is reviewing applications. For additional information about this process please visit our Disaster Recovery page (Disaster Recovery) under the 2017 Flood Event – Hurricane Harvey header. 

Competitive Infrastructure RFP-Closed Example

Harris County Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funding (Round One) 

Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Proposals

The Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has closed the Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Funding (Round One) Affordable Rental Housing Program Request for Proposals. CDBG-DR Affordable Rental Housing Program Applications were available to all interested and eligible applicants (as outlined in the application) from September 11, 2018 to March 1, 2019.  Please visit HCCSD's Disaster Recovery page (Disaster Recovery) for general information about the CDBG-DR program, the County's Supplemental Action Plan, applicable policies, standards and any updates.  For more information on this RFP or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD Development staff at (832) 927-4700 or rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance. (Para mas información sobre las Propuestas de Solicitud (RFP) o pedir acomodaciones razonables, por favor comuniquese con el personal de Desarrollo de HCCSD al (832) 927-4700 o para asistencia rfp@csd.hctx.net.)

Program/ Project Status

Selected Round One Affordable Rental Housing Projects  

 CDBG-DR Affordable Rental Housing Program Application Items:

Harris County Request for Proposal Cover Sheet  

CDBG-DR Affordable Rental Housing Program Application - (includes Instructions and Quick Reference Guide)

HCCSD Standards and Design Criteria: Schematic Design Guidance  

Harris County Unique Application Attachments

Harris County Section 3 Policy

HUD Certification Forms

• Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity and Lobbying Disclosure Instructions
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
• SF424D – Assurances Construction Programs