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Home My WebLink AboutFY26 Shelter House A2A Application SummaryFY26 Legacy Aid to Agencies Application Summary Application summaries are intended to be a high-level overview of key information and not a substitute for the full submission. Please consider all materials submitted by the applicant. Applicant Agency Shelter House Request for FY26 Funding $109,770 Agency Total FY26 Budget $9,710,025 I. Need and Priority (20 Points) Community Need (unscored) Yes. Services Provided (Narrative Q3) Applicant provides shelter and homeless prevention services to individuals experiencing homelessness and at risk of homelessness. Provision of public services is a high priority in City Steps 2025. Applicant identified services to the homeless or those at risk of homelessness, transportation, health/mental health services, assistance for persons with disabilities, services for victims of domestic violence, services for immigrants and refugees and utility assistance as the priority areas addressed in the proposal. Percentage of beneficiaries residing in Iowa City: FY24 = 81% II. Impact and Delivery (40 Points) Benefit to Low Income Person (Narrative Q6, Narrative Q9, Form B) <30%AMI: 93% 30-50%AMI: 7% 50-80%AMI: 0% >80%AMI: 0% Racial Equity and Inclusivity for Marginalized Populations (Narrative Q7 and Form B) Applicant notes staff completing training in cultural competency, trauma informed care and mental health first aid and compliance with HUD’s Equal Access Rule and federal Fair Housing law. About 61% of FY24 beneficiaries reported a race other than white. About 5% of beneficiaries reported with Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin. Proposed Outcome Measures (Form E) Applicant identified the following projected outcomes: • Number of nights of shelter provided – 28,760 • Number of unique individuals receiving shelter – 691 • Number of services/sessions provided to persons with disabilities – 73,771 • Number of persons with disabilities served – 636 • Number of utility or other housing services provided – 3,552 • Number of unique individuals receiving utility or other housing services – 592 • Number of healthcare services provided to adults – 1,240 • Number of healthcare services provided to children – 443 • Number of adults receiving healthcare services – 438 • Number of children receiving healthcare services – 222 • Number of meals provided – 57,520 • Number of unique individuals or households receiving food assistance – 691 • Number of rides provided – 14,566 • Number of unique individuals receiving transportation services – 533 • Number of mainstream benefits or earned income sources accessed – 1,625 • Number of individuals linked to earned income or mainstream benefits – 650 Application summaries are intended to be a high-level overview of key information and not a substitute for the full submission. Please consider all materials submitted by the applicant. • Number of financial literacy education sessions provided – 3,894 • Number of individuals involved in financial literacy education – 561 • Number of affordable housing units created or maintained – 82 • Number of unique individuals receiving stable housing – 708 • Number of mental health support services provided to adults – 1,760 • Number of adults receiving mental health services - 321 Completed Outcome Measures (Form E and Staff Summary) Description FY24 Target FY24 Actual # of student reporting positive relationships 100 322 # of individuals receiving quality case management 500 1,876 # of individuals receiving services for stable housing 800 1,437 # of nights of shelter provided 20,000 32,812 # of individuals receiving domestic and family violence services 225 151 # of individuals receiving mental health services 250 574 % of individuals reporting improved quality of life 80% 100% % of individuals exiting program to permanent or long-term safe, stable housing 92.86 70.05% % of individuals reporting being able to increase income 50% 70.05% % of individuals reporting feeling safe from violence 88.89 85.69% Persons to Benefit (Provided by Staff) Request of $109,770 / 1195 = $92 per Iowa City resident. Commissioners may also consider cost effectiveness for the extent of services. III. Evidence of Financial Capacity (20 Points) Collaboration/Operations Plan (Narrative Q8 and Form C) Applicant notes serving as the lead entity for coordinated entry and collaborations with agencies including UIHC, the VA, UI College of Nursing, ICPD, Legal Aid, CommUnity, Iowa City street outreach. Agency Financials (Narrative Q9 and Form C) Applicant receives a single audit due to the number of federal funds expended. No findings noted. No questions regarding the budget or statements at this time. Leveraging Funds (Narrative Q10 and Form C) FY26 Aid to Agencies request is 1.13% of FY26 total budget. Application summaries are intended to be a high-level overview of key information and not a substitute for the full submission. Please consider all materials submitted by the applicant. IV. Evidence of Administrative Capacity (20 Points) Quality of Application (Overall App) Overall appears to be reasonable with specific supporting statistics. Experience and Success (Staff Input on Past Performance, Form A, and Overall App) Applicant regularly undertakes CDBG projects. Agency has received more than five years of consecutive LA2A funding. Questions, Considerations, and Concerns None at this time. Recent Funding FY25 Legacy Funding $100,647 FY24 Legacy Funding $99,790 FY23 Legacy Funding $90,810 Has the agency received other City administered funding in the last two years? $1,137,710 ARPA $120,000 CDBG $623,620 CDBG-CV The City also provides funding to support street outreach and the winter shelter.