Lead Agency for the Durham Continuum of Care (CoC)

The Durham Community Safety Department (DCSD) is the Lead Agency for the Durham Continuum of
Care (CoC), a local consortium that coordinates housing, services, and funding for families and
individuals experiencing homelessness. Durham's homeless system is expecting to help approximately
500 people exit homelessness in the fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2026. This Request for Proposals
(RFP) is intended to assist with meeting that goal and keeping households permanently housed. The
DCSD anticipates this RFP will result in contracts with partner organizations (for profit or not-for profit)
to provide Landlord Engagement Services, serve as a Flexible Housing Assistance Administrator (FHAA),
and provide Housing Stability Case Management Services (HSCM).
The FHAA will also serve as the Contractor to administer up to $4,326,661 of HOME-ARP funds, subject
to HUD approval of the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Amendment. The HOME-ARP funds will be used for
Supportive Services except for Housing Counseling Services as outlined in CPD 21-10. Referrals for
Flexible Housing Assistance will come from the CoC's Coordinated Entry Administrator (currently
designated staff of the DCSD) or designee. The HOME-ARP funds are expected to become part of a
larger pool of funds that will include restricted and unrestricted funds.
Applications are due on Monday, May 11, 2026, by 11:59 PM ET and are to be submitted via
Zoomgrants: https://www.zoomgrants.com/gprop.asp?donorid=2251&limited=6004
Interested applicants are encouraged to attend the pre-application workshop on Friday April 17, 2026 at
10:30AM at 516 Rigsbee Ave. Durham NC 27701 or virtually on Microsoft Teams: How to Apply
Workshop for Request for Proposals (RFP# 26-1055) Combined 2026 Application Landlord Engagement,
Flexible Housing Assistance Administrator, and Housing Stability Case Management | Meeting-Join |
Microsoft Teams
If you have questions regarding the application or application process, please submit them via email to
colin.davis@durhamnc.gov and make sure to refence RFP# 26-1055 Question in the subject line.
Durham Community Safety Department
516 Rigsbee Ave.
Durham, NC 27703
www.DurhamNC.gov/HEART