acquisition of structures for use as supportive housing or in providing supportive services; rehabilitation of structures for use as supportive housing or in providing supportive services; new construction of buildings for use as supportive housing under limited circumstances; leasing of structures for use as supportive housing or in providing supportive services; operating costs of supportive housing; costs of providing supportive services to homeless persons; and administrative costs not to exceed five percent of the SHP grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, local governments, other governmental entities, private nonprofit organizations, and community mental health associations that are public nonprofit organizations. Beneficiary Eligibility: Homeless individuals and families with children. Credentials/Documentation: Private nonprofit entities must establish eligibility based on documentation showing they have tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; are a certified United Way Agency; or have a voluntary board and a functioning accounting system. 175 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: An environmental assessment is required for this program. Any application that HUD determines would have a significant adverse impact on the human environment would not be eligible for funding. All components of this program are excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
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