Through the 2023 Shelter Improvement Request for Proposals (RFP), made possible with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and the Home For Good Funders Collaborative, United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) will invest $2.5M to support year-round interim housing shelter sites in Los Angeles County that serve people experiencing homelessness with one-time physical site upgrades. These upgrades will integrate trauma-informed design principles in order to create increasingly welcoming and dignified spaces that not only encourage unhoused individuals to come inside, but to also promote their engagement and connection to shelter and housing services. As a result of these investments and the collective work of the shelter providers selected, we aim to increase bed utilization at existing shelters and reduce time from street to home.
Funding Related Documents for Download
- Download the full Request for Proposals
- Download a Word Version of Application -- For planning only. Only proposals submitted through online portal will be accepted.
Funding Categories - Eligible providers can apply under the two categories listed below. Only one application will be accepted per organization. Providers eligible in both categories must select and apply under only one.
See full Request for Proposal for full description related to funding available, eligibility requirements, and funding uses.
Funding Category | Shelter Type | Maximum Award Amount |
CATEGORY 1: Trauma-Informed Enhancements | All eligible shelter types, no bed minimum | Up to $25,000 |
CATEGORY 2: Trauma-Informed Physical Site Upgrades | Congregate shelter with a minimum of 25 beds | Up to $150,000 |
Informational Sessions - Two optional informational sessions will be hosted related to this RFP and application process. We encourage all applicants to attend at least one of the following informational sessions:
- Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 3:30-5 p.m. via Zoom. To register visit, click here.
- Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom No RSVP required.
RFP Questions Information - UWGLA will provide updates to this RFP and a Frequently Asked Questions on the United Way Grantseekers webpage at www.unitedwayla.org/grantseekers. Application questions may be emailed to rfp@unitedwayla.org with subject line “Shelter Improvement RFP.” Relevant questions will be answered within 2 business days through Monday, March 20, 2023.
One application will be accepted per organization. Applications accepted through online portal through March 23, 2023.
Awards anticipated to be announced in late April.
2023 Shelter Improvement
Through the 2023 Shelter Improvement Request for Proposals (RFP), made possible with support from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and the Home For Good Funders Collaborative, United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) will invest $2.5M to support year-round interim housing shelter sites in Los Angeles County that serve people experiencing homelessness with one-time physical site upgrades. These upgrades will integrate trauma-informed design principles in order to create increasingly welcoming and dignified spaces that not only encourage unhoused individuals to come inside, but to also promote their engagement and connection to shelter and housing services. As a result of these investments and the collective work of the shelter providers selected, we aim to increase bed utilization at existing shelters and reduce time from street to home.
Funding Related Documents for Download
- Download the full Request for Proposals
- Download a Word Version of Application -- For planning only. Only proposals submitted through online portal will be accepted.
Funding Categories - Eligible providers can apply under the two categories listed below. Only one application will be accepted per organization. Providers eligible in both categories must select and apply under only one.
See full Request for Proposal for full description related to funding available, eligibility requirements, and funding uses.
Funding Category | Shelter Type | Maximum Award Amount |
CATEGORY 1: Trauma-Informed Enhancements | All eligible shelter types, no bed minimum | Up to $25,000 |
CATEGORY 2: Trauma-Informed Physical Site Upgrades | Congregate shelter with a minimum of 25 beds | Up to $150,000 |
Informational Sessions - Two optional informational sessions will be hosted related to this RFP and application process. We encourage all applicants to attend at least one of the following informational sessions:
- Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 3:30-5 p.m. via Zoom. To register visit, click here.
- Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 10-11 a.m. via Zoom No RSVP required.
RFP Questions Information - UWGLA will provide updates to this RFP and a Frequently Asked Questions on the United Way Grantseekers webpage at www.unitedwayla.org/grantseekers. Application questions may be emailed to rfp@unitedwayla.org with subject line “Shelter Improvement RFP.” Relevant questions will be answered within 2 business days through Monday, March 20, 2023.
One application will be accepted per organization. Applications accepted through online portal through March 23, 2023.
Awards anticipated to be announced in late April.