Updated April 15, 2026
Provider applications for funding from the FY27 Homeless Solutions Program were due to ACDS by Monday, March 30, 2026.
Maryland DHCD’s Division of Homeless Solutions leads the state’s strategy, policy, and coordinated response effort to prevent and end homelessness. This includes administering the Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP), which provides over $15 million in annual funding to Continuums of Care (CoCs) to deliver and organize homeless services in their local communities.
In state fiscal year 2027, DHCD anticipates nearly level funding for the State HSP and HUD ESG allocation. However, $2 million in funding from State Rental Assistance used to supplement awards in SFY2026, will not be available this fiscal year. As a result, initial budget estimates are reduced.
HSP prioritizes funding for projects that:
- Divert households who are at-risk of becoming homeless through creative problem-solving, safe family/friend reunification and mediation, and homeless prevention
- Rapidly and effectively connect people experiencing homelessness with mainstream benefits, income, and permanent housing opportunities
- Serve especially vulnerable groups, such as unsheltered individuals, unaccompanied youth, domestic violence survivors, and individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs
- Implement evidence-based practices and demonstrate fidelity to best practice program models
- Deliver services in a safe, inclusive, equitable, and accessible manner
As part of the MD-503 HSP application for FY27, the following projects have been reviewed and will be submitted to DHCD as part of the community’s application.
|
Ranking |
Organization Name |
Project Type |
Amount Requested |
Amount Recommended for Funding |
|
1 |
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services |
Street Outreach |
$198,407.00 |
$187,407 |
|
2 |
Sarah’s House |
Shelter, PSH |
$238,471.00 |
$205,805.00 |
|
3 |
Arundel House of Hope |
Shelter, PSH |
$82,000.00 |
$90,000 |
|
4 |
A.A. Co. Partnership for Children, Youth & Families |
Street Outreach, Rapid rehousing, admin |
$106,428.00 |
$100,000 |
|
5 |
The Light House |
Street Outreach, Homeless Prevention |
$110,500.00 |
$64,467 |
|
6 |
Blessed in Tech Ministries, Inc. |
Street outreach, rapid rehousing, homeless prevention |
$80,000.00 |
$38,500 |
|
7 |
Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, Inc. |
Outreach, rapid rehousing, homeless prevention |
$80,000.00 |
$48,500 |
|
8 |
Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, Inc. |
Direct cash transfer, homeless prevention, admin |
$50,000.00 |
$0 |
|
9 |
Hicks Hope House Inc |
Direct cash transfer, shelter, homeless prevention, PSH, admin |
$375,000.00 |
$0 |
|
10 |
HOPE For All, Inc. |
Street Outreach, shelter, homeless prevention |
$25,000.00 |
$0 |
|
|
Total |
|
$1,345,806.00 |
$734,679 |
FY27 Application Timeline
| Local HSP Application Opens | Friday | 3/6/2026 |
| Local Application Available on ACDS Website
and in Neighborly |
Friday | 3/6/2026 |
| Local Application/Program Training #1 | Tuesday, 1pm | 3/10/2026 |
| Local Application/Program Training #2 | Thursday, 12pm | 3/12/2026 |
| Local Applications due to ACDS | Friday, 11:59pm | 3/27/2026 |
| Local Application Review Committee | Week of | 4/6/2026 |
| Application Due to DHCD | Friday, 5pm | 4/17/2026 |
| Receive Local Results from DHCD | Monday | 6/8/2026 |
| Notify Local Applicants of Results | Wednesday | 6/10/2026 |
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to contact Elisha Harig-Blaine at eharig-blaine@acdsinc.org or Bobbie Sullivan at bsullivan@acdsinc.org.
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