Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP)

The Homelessness Solutions Program (HSP) helps communities across Maryland prevent and end homelessness. HSP provides technical support and funding to:

• Continuums of Care (CoCs): Local and regional organizations that are responsible for coordinating homelessness services.
• Local Homeless Coalitions (LHCs): Community-based groups focused on local solutions to homelessness.

These organizations work together to help connect people to housing programs, shelters, and other services.

If you need help, reach out to your local CoC or housing and homeless services hotline. For contact information, see the​ ​Local Homeless Resources​​.

Eligible applicants

Lead agencies for the 16 Maryland Continuums of Care (CoC) and Local Homeless Coalitions (LHCs) are invited to apply for HSP funding on behalf of homeless services providers in their community.

Eligible projects​

HSP funds can be used for the following homeless services and activities:

• Street Outreach
• Emergency Shelter
• Rapid Rehousing
• Homeless Prevention
• PSH Case Management
• HMIS
• Administrative Cost

Application process

1. Read the Application Guidance carefully before downloading and completing the forms.
2. Submit applications online via the Project Portal.
3. Review the application training slides for guidance.
4. If you have questions, contact your project manager.

​The Notice of Funding Availability and Application materials for the State Fiscal Year 2026 / Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Homelessness Solutions Program are below.

Important: Only eligible lead agencies (see Eligible Applicants section) can submit applications for funding. Applications from independent parties or non-affiliated organizations will not be accepted.​​​

Program documents

• Homelessness Solutions Program Policy Guide - PDF - 2.46 MB - Provides guidance to grantees and sub-grantees on:
  • Eligible program activities
  • Determining client eligibility
  • Effective grant management
  • Best practices for program success
• Appendix 1: HSP Program Components Quick Reference Guide - PDF - 126.63 KB - List HSP Program Eligible Activities for grant implementation.​
• HSP Monitoring Documentation Checklist - DOCX - 68.43 KB​ -
  • Helps awardees provide acceptable supporting documentation for their expenses.
  • Ensures ​subgrantees collect and organize their documentation in a format that meets CoC and DHCD requirements.

Reports and publications

We are very proud of the daily hard work that goes into our goal of ending homelessness in Maryland. Learn about state strategies and progress in ending homelessness across Maryland:

• Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH)​
• 2020/2021 Report on Homelessness - PDF - 1.39 MB
• Homelessness Resources & Publications

Notice for shelter providers

Registration Requirement ​for Shelter Providers Serving Unaccompanied Minors:

Effective July 1, 2020, all public or private nonprofit organizations providing shelter or supportive services to minors must register with the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.

• Registration is free, but you must meet legal requirements.
• Read the full text of Subtitle 27: Statute on Unaccompanied Minors and Support Services​
• Complete the Shelter Provider For Unaccompanied Minors Registration Form​​

Contact information​

Program Contact: LaToya Arnold-Artis
Director, Homelessness Solutions Program
Division of Homeless Solutions
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301-429-7956