Collaborative grants to increase the long-term stability of victims

The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administration for Children and Families, in partnership with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements for a period of not less than 2 years to eligible entities to develop long-term sustainability and self-sufficiency options for adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are currently homeless or at risk for becoming homeless. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall award funds in amounts— To be eligible to receive funds under this section, an entity shall demonstrate that it is a coalition or partnership, applying jointly, that— shall include— Each eligible entity seeking funds under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary of Health and Human Services at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Health and Human Services may require. Funds awarded to eligible entities under subsection (a) shall be used to design or replicate and implement new activities, services, and programs to increase the stability and self-sufficiency of, and create partnerships to develop long-term housing options for adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and their dependents, who are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Such activities, services, or programs— shall develop sustainable long-term living solutions in the community by— Funds provided under paragraph 11 So in original. Probably should be “subsection”. (a) shall not be used for construction, modernization or renovation. In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall— For purposes of this section: The term “affordable housing” means housing that complies with the conditions set forth in section 12745 of title 42. The term “long-term housing” means housing that is sustainable, accessible, affordable, and safe for the foreseeable future and is— For purposes of this section— There are authorized to be appropriated $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out the provisions of this section.