Homelessness Prevention, Diversion, and Rapid Exit Program

The City of Raleigh is seeking one or more qualified agencies to administer a comprehensive Homelessness Prevention, Diversion, and Rapid Exit Program for FY27. The program aims to prevent at‑risk households from becoming homeless, divert households from shelter entry, and rapidly exit current shelter residents by providing case management, short‑term financial assistance (rental, utilities, moving costs), and connections to supportive services. The City has earmarked approximately $500,000 for the initiative and expects proposals to detail service delivery models, staffing, cost structures, and projected outcomes. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 17, 2026, with questions due by November 6, 2026. Evaluation will consider corporate experience, project understanding, approach, and cost. The contract term is expected to be one year, with award anticipated by early December 2026. • $500K funding pool for homelessness services • Services include case management, rental/utility assistance up to $7,500 per household • Target population: Raleigh residents at risk or experiencing homelessness (≤50% AMI) • Mandatory electronic submission by 5 PM EST, Nov 17 2026 • Evaluation criteria: experience (30%), understanding (25%), approach (25%), cost (20%) • Award expected Dec 1 2026; contract likely 12‑month term.