Funding/Contract Opportunities
This page contains information on ongoing Request for Proposals and other funding opportunities.
Housing Department Funding
For ongoing Request for Proposals and other funding opportunities related to the Housing department in general
Harvey Recovery Funding Opportunities
For ongoing Request for Proposals and other funding opportunities related to Hurricane Harvey
Archived Solicitations
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Request for proposal (RFP)/Request for quotation (RFQ)
Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
Featured NOFAs
2025 Single Family Home Development at Stella Link - N0FA-2025-0001
HCD is committed to creating homeownership opportunities for Houstonians, making possible the development of quality, affordable homes in thriving communities. To support this objective, HCD is seeking applications from qualified for-profit and non-profit Developers to build affordable single family homes that serve eligible low- to moderate-income (LMI) Homebuyers up to 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Qualified Developers must demonstrate a capacity to design, construct, market, and sell new single family homes on 12.22 acres located at 10301 Stella Link Road, Houston Texas, 77025. The City will make the land available to the Developer and potentially fund a portion of the infrastructure and/or home construction cost up to $3,500,000 in Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Bond Funds.
Pre-Application Conference
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 10 AM
Join via Microsoft Teams
https://bit.ly/2025StellaLinkNOFA
Meeting ID: 251 422 204 515 6
Passcode: So2Vd6rN
Or call in (audio only)
+1 936-755-1521
Phone Conference ID:
557 686 447#
Applications Due
July 15, 2025 | 5pm (CST)
All NOFAs
Unsolicited Grant Proposals
Awarded Contracts
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
ROLLING REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REI)
Competitive Award for Services/Operations Addressing Houston’s Homeless Response System
The City of Houston, in partnership with Harris County and the Coalition for the Homeless, lead agency to The Way Home Homeless Response System (also known as the Continuum of Care, or CoC), invites organizations to submit proposals under this Rolling Request for Expressions of Interest (REI).
This REI is a proactive and adaptive initiative to address homelessness and housing instability across the region. By accepting proposals on a rolling basis, it allows the Homeless Response System to respond flexibly to emerging needs, ensuring timely support for the community’s most vulnerable populations while maintaining alignment with HUD requirements and local priorities
A variety of funding streams supports this initiative, each designed to address specific needs within the Homeless Response System. Current funding sources include, but are not limited to the following table.
| Activity | City of Houston | City of Houston | City of Houston | Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home-ARP | RUSH | CDBG | ||
| Other Permanent Housing | $4,141,296 | $925,000 | $885,648.00 | |
| Outreach/Navigation | $1,411,378 | |||
| Homeless Prevention or Diversion | $776,290 | |||
| Expanded Shelter Beds | $2,700,000.00 | |||
| Allowable Admin | $596,897 | Not Allowable | $300,000.00 | $88,564.00 |
Please note that additional funding streams, not currently listed above, may be awarded through this REI
How to Submit
Applications must be emailed to all three partners:
- City of Houston: HCDPublicServices@houstontx.gov
- Harris County: HCDrfp@harriscountytx.gov
- Coalition for the Homeless: contracts@homelesshouston.org
Rolling Deadline: Proposals are due March 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST, and then every third Friday of the following months (June, September, December) until further notice.
