COVID-19 Impact Shelter Program

About the Program

The COVID-19 Shelter Impact Program is a $6 million fund that will provide qualifying existing homeless shelters with funds to accommodate the needs of the population served while mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in accordance with the CDC and the New Hampshire Division of Public Health guidelines.

Awards will be issued on a pro-rata basis with a $500,000 cap after the application period closes.

Dates & Timelines:

October 28, 2021 - Application Period Opens
December 15, 2021 - Application Period Closes

Eligibility:

The program is limited to New Hampshire existing homeless shelters (homeless service providers providing shelter and related services to homeless individuals and families as of January 1, 2021) for modifications and operating costs to enable shelters to meet CDC and the Division of Public Health guidelines to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within the shelters.

The application for this program must be completed and submitted utilizing the GOFERR grant portal by December 15, 2021, including all supporting documentation for claimed expenses through December 31, 2021.

How to Apply

The application for the program must be completed and submitted utilizing the GOFERR grant portal by December 15, 2021, including all supporting documentation for claimed expenses.

Applicants will need to use an internet browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Google Chrome to complete the application. Internet Explorer will not work properly with this application.

How to Submit an Appeal:

As a result of federally required deadlines for closing award determinations on CARES Act funded programs, appeals will not be possible in this program.

Frequently Asked Questions

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