Supportive Housing Financing Guide

Services Financing Sources

This section of the Financing Guide includes information and updates for supportive housing developers and advocates regarding a range of services finance programs.

Introduction to Services Financing 


U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Services Financing Sources

Overview of the Continuum of Care Grant Programs and Planning Processes

Supportive Housing Program (SHP)

Shelter Plus Care (S+C)

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)


Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Services Financing Sources:

SAMHSA Mainstream/Block Grants

Medicaid, an Overview

Medicaid, CSH Resources (including White Papers)

Ryan White CARE Act Programs: Title I and II

Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

SAMHSA Discretionary Grants

Health Center Grants for Homeless Populations

Transitional Living Program for Older Homeless Youth (TLP)

HHS Webpage with Links to Homelessness-related Resources

Other Services Financing Sources

Department of Education (DOE):

Education for Homeless Children & Youth

Department of Labor (DOL):

Veterans' Employment Program (VWIP)

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

HUD/VA Supported Housing (VASH) & VA Supported Housing Programs

State Programs 
Currently includes information regarding the following states: California, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Rhode Island.


Other Resources

Advocacy and Policy Information 

Acronym List 

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