PILLAR: Vibrant
AGENDA DATE: May 27, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Housing and Community Empowerment
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a three-year Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Competitive Grant (Grant No. TX-H250005 and Assistance Listing No. 14.241) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in an amount not to exceed $780,129.00, to provide housing placement, rental assistance, and supportive services for non-violent ex-offenders who are justice-impacted and living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $780,129.00 in the FY26 HOPWA Competitive Grant-Permanent Supportive Housing 26-29 Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $780,129.00 in the FY26 HOPWA Competitive Grant-Permanent Supportive Housing 26-29 Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $780,129.00 - Financing: FY26 HOPWA Competitive Grant-Permanent Supportive Housing 26-29 Fund
*In alignment with Drivers of Opportunity nexus.
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BACKGROUND
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers the HOPWA Program to provide housing for persons with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The HOPWA Program includes both formula entitlement grants and competitive grants.
In 2006, the City of Dallas was awarded a three-year FY2006 HOPWA Competitive Grant from HUD to provide housing placement and rental assistance for ex-offenders on parole and living HIV/AIDS. The HOPWA Competitive Grant has been renewed by HUD approximately every three years since that time, with the City's Fresh Start Housing Program receiving the HOPWA Competitive Grant and providing housing and other servi...
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