Florida’s Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program
Florida’s Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program funds comprehensive housing and support services for low-income people with HIV/AIDS, aiming to improve health and housing stability statewide.
Funder: Florida Department of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (submission of questions, projected) | May 2027 (full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary by service area, ranging from ~$373,000 to ~$1.98M per year per contract; 5-year contracts with possible renewals; total annual pool ~$8.1M.
Summary: Supports housing solutions and service coordination for low-income people living with HIV/AIDS and their families in designated Florida counties.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Florida Department of Health administers the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program, a federally funded initiative dedicated to addressing the housing needs of low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families. The program aims to reduce homelessness, support housing stability, and improve access to health care by funding a range of housing and supportive services through selected project sponsors in specified regions of Florida. Services include short-term and long-term rental assistance, transitional housing, permanent housing placement, case management, and supportive services directly tied to housing outcomes.
