The City of Buffalo (“City”), through the Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency (“BURA”), is seeking proposals through the federal HOME Investment Partnership Program, American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to assist individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations, through the provision of affordable housing, creation of non-congregate shelter and supportive services to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability.  Grant funds are administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).  The HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) funds were allocated using the HOME Program Formula.  The City of Buffalo received $12,280,862 in HOME ARP funding.  Funds will benefit vulnerable populations within and throughout the City of Buffalo.

The City of Buffalo HUD approved HOME ARP allocation plan can be found here  https://www.buffalony.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11442/DRAFT-City-of-Buffalo-HOME-ARP-Allocation-Plan

Applicants must be incorporated for-profit or non-profit entities authorized to undertake affordable housing activities within the boundaries of the City of Buffalo.

It is the policy of BURA, that all local Minority/Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE’s) be encouraged to submit proposals.  BURA continues to ensure that all locally owned M/WBE’s are afforded the maximum opportunity to participate as Applicants or Sub-Applicants in the provision of goods and services for BURA.  BURA encourages the award of at least thirty percent (30%) of the total dollar value of this project directly or indirectly to M/WBE’s.

Proposal Submission Deadline: October 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.

Request for Proposal submissions are due to:

                                    Yvonne C. McCray, Director of Housing

                                    City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency

                                                65 Niagara Square

                                                Room-315 City Hall

                                    Buffalo, N.Y. 14202

RE: City of Buffalo HOME-American Rescue Plan (ARP) HOME Investment Partnership Program RFP Submission (No. 2023-1H)

A full copy of the Request for Proposal can be picked up in 315 City Hall or 920 City Hall, 65 Niagara Square Buffalo NY 14202, the Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo NY 14203 and http://www.city-buffalo.com/BuraBids or http://www.city-buffalo.com/bids .