Meeting Recording

LAKE COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

June 9, 2026

 

ANNOUNCEMENT: Click on this link for the full Request for Proposal

 

 

The Lake County Continuum of Care (LCCoC) is pleased to announce the availability of up to $310,000 through the Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) grants for Rapid ReHousing, prioritizing households in other ERF projects.

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The deadline for applications is July 7, 2026, BY 5:00 P.M.

 

• $310,000 for Rapid ReHousing.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

 

Current Need: Unhoused Community members often end up in encampments, which can be problematic for themselves and the community. The importance of finding pathways to housing for those most vulnerable in these circumstances has been recognized by the LCCoC. Therefore, the Rapid ReHousing services provided to the community must prioritize referrals from the LCCoC’s Coordinated Entry System, coming from the Safe Parking program and the Lake County Behavioral Health Services Street Outreach ERF project.

 

Funding: ERF grant funding “is a competitive grant program available to assist local jurisdictions to provide services and supports to people experiencing homelessness in encampments that result in meaningful paths to safe and stable housing.” ERF is administered through the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to allocate funding to the California Counties and Continuum of Cares. Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS), as the Administrative Entity (AE) for the Lake County Continuum of Care (LCCoC), will receive applications, administer the awards, and be responsible for state reporting.

 

The LCCoC recognizes the importance of leveraging and braiding funding sources to ensure that individuals who are unhoused have access to the comprehensive supports needed to achieve and sustain permanent housing. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to identify and describe leveraged and braided funding resources that will enhance service delivery, maximize community impact, and support long-term housing stability for program participants.

 

Rapid Rehousing: “Rapid re-housing is an intervention designed to help individuals and families quickly exit homelessness and return to permanent housing. Rapid re-housing assistance is offered without preconditions — like employment, income, absence of a criminal record, or sobriety — and the resources and services provided are tailored to the unique needs of the household.” (from National Alliance to End Homelessness).

 

Coordinated Entry System: The purpose of CES is to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equal access to the system’s resources and are quickly identified, assessed for, and connected to housing and services based on their strengths and needs. It uses standardized tools and practices, incorporates a system-wide Housing First (no barriers to entry) approach, and, in an environment of scarce resources, coordinates housing support so that those with the most severe service needs are prioritized and referred to housing and support services.

 

The LCCoC and Lake County Behavioral Health Services have determined the grant is for rapid rehousing, including rental subsidies and incentives to landlords, such as security deposits and holding fees.

 

Local applicants must submit their proposals to Good Grants no later than 5:00 pm on July 7, 2026. Applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be asked to attend an interview meeting on July 13, 2026, and answer clarifying questions from the Grant Selection Committee, comprised of general members of the LCCoC. Funding recommendations shall be made by the Grant Selection Working Group to the LCCoC Executive Board for approval. Any remaining funds not requested shall be redistributed to the LCCoC, to maximize Lake County’s allocations.

 

The contracting process, leading to funding disbursement, will begin immediately after an applicant has been given a letter of intention.

 

The contract term will be through June 30, 2027, and is dependent upon state grant funding at this time.

 

• All proposals will be reviewed for compliance with the terms of this RFP and the parameters of ERF grant funding. Potential applicants are invited to attend a Question-and-Answer session on June 16, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Please seek technical assistance for potential proposals at the Q and A session.

• The applicant’s proposal and interview are scored separately, but they make the final score together. Both the Proposal and Interview require a score of 75% to be eligible for recommendation to the Executive Board.

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Click Here for the Application Link

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