2026 Universal Request for Proposals (RFP)
Funding Amount
$17,857,381.88
Deadline
May 3, 2026
25 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
2026 Universal Request for Proposals
Funder: Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative (THHI)
Released: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Total Estimated Funding: $17,857,381.88
Overview
THHI is issuing a Request For Proposals (RFP) in anticipation of several funding opportunities for new, currently-funded, or renewal projects over the next 12 months.- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- State of Florida (DCF)
- Hillsborough County
- City of Tampa
- Other funding sources
Eligible Funding Sources
- New Project Proposals
- Renewal Projects (CoC and YHDP only)
- Currently-funded Projects
Project Types
- All submissions must be made via Neighborly Portal: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/thhi/Participant
- No paper or emailed proposals will be accepted
- Proposals must be submitted by the deadline
Submission Requirements
Pre-Proposal Workshop
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 2:00 PM (Via Microsoft Teams)Purpose: Provide forum for potential applicants to ask questions and clarify RFP information
Incentive: Agencies attending will receive 4 additional points in the new project scoring process
Attendance: Highly encouraged but not required
Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24485666700102?p=lOUSNKbYc0ApBI1MlA
Meeting ID: 244 856 667 001 02
Passcode: HA33or3H
- THHI reserves the right to select eligible projects submitted in response to this RFP for additional funding opportunities that may become available following the RFP issuance, without issuing an additional RFP
- THHI encourages and will accept project proposals for all project types
Important Notes
Contact Information
Phone: 813-223-6115Email: info@thhi.org
Address:
Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative
PO Box 1110
Tampa, FL 33601-1110
Geographic Scope
Tampa/Hillsborough County, Florida (CoC FL-501)How to Apply
Application Process
Submission Portal: Neighborly Software
Portal URL: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/thhi/Participant
Required Application Materials
1. Attachment #1 - FY 2026 New Project Application
2. Attachment #2 - FY 2026 New Project Scoring Criteria
3. Attachment #3 - FY 2026 Intent to Renew / Continued Interest Form (for renewal projects)
4. Attachment #4 - FY 2026 Federal Requirements - Using Federal Funds for Acquisition Rehab
- CoC Participation scoring includes: - CoC Active Members - Monthly Attendance - Committee Attendance - Leadership role - Active HMIS participating agencies
- Scoring documents to be posted by Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- Pre-Proposal Workshop Attendance: Provides 4 additional points in new project scoring
Scoring Information
- Only Neighborly submissions will be considered for funding
- No paper or emailed proposals accepted
- Must submit by deadline (8:00 PM, Sunday, May 3, 2026)
- Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be considered
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