City Of Louisville: City Solicits Proposals For Operator Of Safe Outdoor Space

Press release from the City of Louisville:

August 23, 2021

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Pilot site serves as a temporary, outdoor shelter for unsheltered residents

Pilot site serves as a temporary, outdoor shelter for unsheltered residents

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the operation and management of a Safe Outdoor Space for individuals experiencing homelessness.On August 20, Louisville Metro Government announced it has agreed to purchase property at 212 E. College St. to provide unsheltered residents a safe, outdoor space to live temporarily, secure their belongings and access supportive wrap-around services.  Read more.The Operating Partner (OP) must establish 24/7 staffing capacity for a population size of 40-60 residents while offering flexible, voluntary, and individualized supportive services.  The OP assumes all responsibilities including maintenance for operational use and access to campsite, personal tents, amenities, and power installation and connections for Wi-Fi, lighting and facilities i.e., restrooms, showers, sinks, food prep quarters, guest storage and/or debris and trash removals service, to avoid clutter or nuisances.Once the purchase is complete and an OP is in place, residents will be allowed to set up tents, while the city works on constructing semipermanent shelter and shared bathrooms, including showers. Portable toilet and shower facilities will be on-site until a permanent structure is built. Residents will be allowed to have pets at the site.
Non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations, may apply for grant funds.  Organizations must be registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) entity to be eligible for this funding opportunity.
Available funds for this purpose are $1,000,000 for operation and $400,000 for amenities.  Applicants may request all or part of the available funds.Interested parties should visit for a full listing of details including the Safe Outdoor Space Application, Budget Template Application Guide, click here.Proposals will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021. A virtual orientation will be held on Friday, August 27, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.  See information on how to join below.

Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) has issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the operation and management of a Safe Outdoor Space for individuals experiencing homelessness.On August 20, Louisville Metro Government announced it has agreed to purchase property at 212 E. College St. to provide unsheltered residents a safe, outdoor space to live temporarily, secure their belongings and access supportive wrap-around services.  Read more.The Operating Partner (OP) must establish 24/7 staffing capacity for a population size of 40-60 residents while offering flexible, voluntary, and individualized supportive services.  The OP assumes all responsibilities including maintenance for operational use and access to campsite, personal tents, amenities, and power installation and connections for Wi-Fi, lighting and facilities i.e., restrooms, showers, sinks, food prep quarters, guest storage and/or debris and trash removals service, to avoid clutter or nuisances.Once the purchase is complete and an OP is in place, residents will be allowed to set up tents, while the city works on constructing semipermanent shelter and shared bathrooms, including showers. Portable toilet and shower facilities will be on-site until a permanent structure is built. Residents will be allowed to have pets at the site.
Non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations, may apply for grant funds.  Organizations must be registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) entity to be eligible for this funding opportunity.
Available funds for this purpose are $1,000,000 for operation and $400,000 for amenities.  Applicants may request all or part of the available funds.Interested parties should visit for a full listing of details including the Safe Outdoor Space Application, Budget Template Application Guide, click here.Proposals will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021. A virtual orientation will be held on Friday, August 27, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.  See information on how to join below.

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Key Facts Key Facts deadline to submit an application is Friday, Sept. 10 by 5:00 p.m

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The Safe Outdoor Space is part of a multipronged approach announced in July for creating shelter and housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. In the future, the property could become a site for affordable housing.  In addition to the outdoor space, Louisville Metro is working to identify transitional indoor housing and more permanent supportive housing options, as well as increasing funding for affordable housing.

The Safe Outdoor Space is part of a multipronged approach announced in July for creating shelter and housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. In the future, the property could become a site for affordable housing.  In addition to the outdoor space, Louisville Metro is working to identify transitional indoor housing and more permanent supportive housing options, as well as increasing funding for affordable housing.

Please submit all questions for the NOFA for Safe Outdoor Space manager in writing to Kiffany McAfee, Project Manager, Office of Resilience and Community Services, (502) 574.6967, kiffany.mcafee@louisvilleky.gov.

Please submit all questions for the NOFA for Safe Outdoor Space manager in writing to Kiffany McAfee, Project Manager, Office of Resilience and Community Services, (502) 574.6967, kiffany.mcafee@louisvilleky.gov.

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