The cities of Chicopee, Holyoke & Springfield have released RFPs for Homeless Prevention and Rapid ReHouse Program funds. Proposals for HPRP funds from any of the three cities are due back July 31, 2009. Applications are available:
- Chicopee: Mayor’s Office, City Hall, 17 Springfield St., Chicopee, Mon. through Fri., 9 am – 4pm, and online.
- Holyoke: Office of Community Development, Room 400, City Hall Annex, Holyoke, 8:30AM-4:30PM and online.
- Springfield: Office of Housing, 1600 E. Columbus Ave., Springfield, 8:30 am – 4 pm; it will also be available online within the next several days (registration required).
A common application form has been developed for the three cities, but applicants must submit separate applications for each city. Applicants should note that Springfield has provided additional guidance in its application packet about the activities to be funded.