MRT Health Homes Supportive Housing Program Grant

The MRT Health Homes Supportive Housing Program, funded by the New York State Department of Health, allocates $86,876,000 over five years to support permanent rental subsidies and housing services for vulnerable homeless Medicaid members. This initiative aims to improve access to health services and stable housing through various permissible uses of funds, including rental subsidies, housing navigation services, and support for life skills development.

NOTE: Once the Application is complete, a prospective Applicant is strongly encouraged to submit their Application at least 48 hours prior to the Application’s due date.
The New York State Department of Health (Department), Division of Program Development and Management, Bureau of Social Care and Community Supports announces the availability of $86,876,000 statewide for five years in New York State (NYS) funding for up to 17 awards that will provide permanent rental subsidies and housing tenancy services to provide housing for vulnerable homeless Medicaid members. The rental subsidies and services provided under the Health Homes Supportive Housing Program are intended to be a means to provide affordable and stable housing and services, thereby improving access to health services and connection to health systems.
Permissible Use of Funds
Rental subsidies and housing units must follow HUD guidelines. Permissible uses of funds that meet such purposes include, but are not limited to, providing support for:
Rental subsidies at or below HUD Fair Market Value, security deposit, one time furnishing and personal supplies (Other budget category);Services or staff that help the member remain stably housed, including program supervision, housing counselors or specialists, and employment counseling;Services or staff to identify and locate members who need housing;
Services or staff to assist in navigating the range of available housing options, identifying available housing opportunities, and completing housing applications; andNon-medical activities that address participants social care needs, life skills development, and social needs (Other budget category).