Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP) Grant

The Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP) administered by Maryland's Department of Housing and Community Development aims to prevent and end homelessness by providing over $15 million annually to local Continuums of Care. HSP prioritizes funding to projects that divert at-risk households from homelessness, connect individuals to mainstream benefits and housing, serve vulnerable populations, implement evidence-based practices, and ensure equitable service delivery.

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.
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 preventionRapidly and effectively connect people experiencing homelessness with mainstream benefits, income, and permanent housing opportunitiesServe especially vulnerable groups, such as unsheltered individuals, unaccompanied youth, domestic violence survivors, and individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needsImplement evidence-based practices and demonstrate fidelity to best practice program models
Deliver services in a safe, inclusive, equitable, and accessible manner