Description of the program

Domestic violence is a leading cause of housing instability and homelessness. Many survivors of domestic and sexual violence face significant barriers to accessing safe, affordable housing.  There is a strong correlation between homelessness and surviving violence.

The transitional housing program (THP) funds community-based nonprofits and/or Tribal Government programs that wish to start up a transitional housing program or increase the number of supported households in their currently operating transitional housing program. The program is designed to increase transitional housing options in Minnesota for survivors of sexual and domestic violence experiencing housing instability. Funding may be used to support various models including site-based, scattered-site, healing-focused housing, etc.

For purposes of this program, housing instability includes any individual, unaccompanied youth or family who is a survivor of domestic/sexual violence that is:

• Without a permanent place to live that is fit for human habitation;
• Fleeing or attempting to flee a domestic violence and/or sexual assault; and/or 

• Doubled up or couch hopping. 

   

Who is eligible to apply

Community-based non-profit agencies and Tribal Nations are eligible to apply. Nonprofit applicants must be registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State.

 

Next funding opportunity, next grant period

Future opportunities to apply in an open competitive process are contingent on the availability of additional funding for this program.

 

Past RFPs

2024-2025 Transition Housing Program Grants – Fall 2023 RFP 

 

Resources

For Crime Victims
If you are looking for help or resources for you or someone you know, please see the Finding help page.

Program Standards
All agencies funded under the Transition Housing Program must follow the Transitional Housing Program Standards.

 

Current grantees, current grant period

The current grant period is March 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026.

• Community Action Center, in partnership with HOPE Center

• Esperanza United

   

Contact

Dani Lindner, Housing Specialist, danielle.lindner@state.mn.us