The Coalition for the Homeless is excited to release the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for Day 1 Families Fund renewable grants to identify solutions to family homelessness in Louisville. $1.125 million will be awarded annually through 2029 to organizations who apply for eligible activities that align with community-identified priorities to ensure that no child sleeps outside.
Here are the relevant files:
- Day 1 Families Fund Request for Proposals Information/Instructions
- Day 1 Families Fund Application Template
- Day 1 Families Fund Budget Template
Organizations must submit fully completed applications, using the attached grant application and budget templates, by Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:59pm. Applications should be submitted via email to Sarah Buckler, Family Homelessness Resources Manager, at sbuckler@louhomeless.org.
Please contact Sarah at 502-636-9550 ext. 1207 or at the email address above with any questions or for technical assistance with the grant application. You are invited to meet with Sarah Buckler regarding grant application drafts and ideas before submitting a final proposal. If your organization has not participated in provider interviews or the community needs assessment, you are encouraged to reach out and request a meeting before submitting a grant proposal. The grant application process aims to be fair, transparent, and supportive, recognizing that the overarching goal of this funding is to implement solutions to family homelessness.
Thank you for your interest in making a difference for families in our community!