Guidance

Homelessness Change 2015 to 2017: prospectus and supporting information

This prospectus gives background information and guidance for those making bids for the Homelessness Change and Platform for Life Funds.

• From: Homes and Communities Agency
• Published: 8 January 2016

This publication was withdrawn on 17 March 2021

This funding programme has now closed. See current Homes England funding programmes.

Applies to England

Documents

Homelessness Change and Platform for Life Funds 2015 to 2017: prospectus

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Homelessness Change and Platform for Life funds - supplementary information

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Case studies and further support

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Details

An overview of the Homelessness Change and Platform for Life Funds 2015 to 2017, which set aside up to £25 million capital funding for specialist housing providers to bring forward proposals for the development of tailored hostel accommodation for rough sleepers; and shared accommodation for young people who are homeless or insecurely housed to enable them to take on or continue employment, education or training outside of London.

This document gives bidders information on:

• types of accommodation covered by the funds
• who should bid
• how to bid
• assessment criteria

Bids, and supporting statements, will need to be submitted through the agency’s Investment Management System (IMS) by midday on 12 June 2015. Bidders will need to register to access IMS if they have not done so already.

If you have any questions about bidding please email dhhomelessnessfund@hca.gsi.gov.uk

Allocations for England outside London were published by the HCA on 22 December 2015

Published 8 January 2016