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Agmt A2512992 with MN Housing Finance Agency to accept grant funds for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program for homelessness prevention and Rapid Re-Housing services for homeless persons, 10/01/25-09/30/27, $8,075,000 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement A2512992 with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program, providing funds for homeless prevention and Rapid Re-Housing services during the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027, in the receivable amount of $8,075,000, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse the funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continuing funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program if these grant funds are not made available or when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) was created by the Minnesota Legislature in 1993 as an outcome-oriented grant intended to address issues of homelessness for families with children, single adults, and youth. Hennepin County has been a grantee since 1993. Most recently, the board accepted FHPAP funding on October 1, 2024 (Board Resolution 24-0386). 100% of FHPAP funds originate from the Minnesota Legislature as state dollars; there are no Federal funds (pass through or direct) used in FHPAP.
FHPAP services are aimed at preventing homelessness and quickly re-housing people who become homeless. These include financial assistance to help prevent households from becoming homeless and Rapid Re-Housing services to help families, singles, and youth obtain housing. Services also include case management to help households stabilize in the community...
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