Governor Brian Kemp has proposed a one-time $50 million investment to address homelessness across Georgia through a new Homelessness Response Grant. This funding would strengthen targeted interventions to address unsheltered homelessness and help people move from the streets toward long-term stability.
This investment represents a meaningful step toward building a stronger homelessness response system, one that aligns with the evidence-based practices proven to help people exit homelessness and access supportive housing.
What You Need to Know
Governor Kemp’s proposed $50 million Homelessness Response Grant would provide urgently needed, one time state dollars to strengthen homelessness response systems across Georgia. Local governments and nonprofit organizations could use these funds—combined with required local matching dollars—to expand emergency shelter capacity, strengthen street outreach, support transitional housing programs, and scale the wraparound services that connect people to long term supportive housing.
These investments help communities respond to homelessness more effectively and reduce reliance on expensive crisis services like emergency rooms, jails, and inpatient treatment. They also create a more coordinated pathway to supportive housing, which is the most effective and cost-efficient solution for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
By supporting this appropriation, lawmakers can help ensure Georgia communities have the resources they need to help people transition from the streets to stability.
Contact Your State Legislators
Your voice can help shape what happens next. Ask your state legislators to work with the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to ensure the full $50 million for the Homelessness Response Grant is included in the FY2026 Amended Budget. This investment is essential for helping communities expand emergency interventions, strengthen service capacity, and connect more people with housing.
EMAIL: Use the CSH Action Center to email your members. We’ve provided a sample letter—just add your name, location, and personalize it to share your story and why this funding is important to you, your family, your organization, and your community.
CALL: The Action Center also includes a sample script and phone numbers to call your legislators directly. Enter your name and location to get connected with your representatives.
