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President's Budget Proposal Released: What Funding Cuts Will Mean for Homelessness Systems

The President's budget proposal for FY 2021 was released yesterday. While homelessness programs were spared the kinds of extreme budget cuts that other programs saw, there will be important work ahead to secure appropriate investments for homeless assistance.

Some notable points from the budget proposal:

Homeless assistance funds for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are proposed to be cut by $4 million
Proposed 2.2% decrease in funding for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (which funds Housing Choice Vouchers)
Changes and cuts to Medicaid that would make it more difficult for low-income people to get health care, including mental health treatment and addiction treatment

Read the Alliance's analysis of the proposed FY2021 budget >>>

Funding Opportunity: CA Pet Assistance and Support Program

The California Pet Assistance and Support (PAS) Program will provide approximately $5 million in PAS Program funds for qualified homeless shelters to provide shelter, food, and basic veterinary services for pets owned by individuals experiencing homelessness, along with staffing and liability insurance related to providing those services. Program grants will be between $100,000 and $200,000.

Applications are due March 2, 2020. Click here for more information on this funding opportunity.

The Alliance is Hiring

Are you or someone you know seeking to be a part of the Alliance's mission to end homelessness? The Alliance is hiring for several positions in Washington, D.C. and California:

Visit the Alliance's Careers page for more information on each position >>>