Home Means Nevada

Across Nevada, many residents are impacted by the lack of affordable housing. This has resulted in rising rents, displacement of long-time residents, housing instability for vulnerable populations and increased health insecurities for those disproportionally affected by the COVID 19 Pandemic. To address these issues and others, the American Rescue Plan Act was passed which created the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF), in which addressing housing affordability and homelessness are identified as eligible uses for these funds. The state of Nevada is committing $500 million from these funds to address these pressing issues through the HOME MEANS NEVADA INITIATIVE.

Projects submitted through the HOME MEANS NEVADA INITIATIVE were evaluated using the criteria below:

1. Aligns with the State of Nevada’s Every Nevadan Recovery Framework; specifically, “Strengthen secure housing for all who call Nevada home”;

2. Aligns with regional needs assessments regarding the housing needs of that region;

3. Provides measurable and proven outcomes;

4. Leverages delivery of a Private Source and/or State, County or City service to expand capacity;

5. Uses providers with a demonstrated commitment to inclusionary and diversity practices;

6. Aligns with proven methods of federal funding and compliance;

7. Benefits low-income and/or impoverished neighborhoods;

8. Demonstrates the ability to be a sustainable investment; and

9. Meets the requirements as identified in Appendix A, B and C described in the Pre-Application Guidance.