RFP for a Small Low-Barrier Emergency Shelter
Release Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023
Due Date: 3: p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 31, 2023

Allegheny County, through its Department of Human Services (DHS), is seeking Proposals from qualified Proposers to operate a new low-barrier shelter located at 2230 Brownsville Road in the City of Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood (henceforth referred to as the Shelter). The Shelter will be open 24 hours a day, year-round, with a maximum nighttime capacity of 13 people. The Shelter will offer individuals experiencing homelessness a safe and welcoming place to stay, along with housing-focused case management to support Clients’ long-term stability and well-being.

Appendix A: Site Photographs

Applications must be submitted electronically on DHS’s Bonfire Portal . Please see the RFP for more details.

Response Form
Updated July 17, 2023

2023 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Application
Release Date: Thursday, July 6, 2023
Due Date: 3: p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 17, 2023

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) and the City of Pittsburgh’s Office of Management and Budget (City, OMB) are pleased to present our joint Application for Emergency Solutions Grant funds (ESG). This Application process is being utilized to solicit Applications from a broad array of Applicants. DHS and the City will make funding awards from the following sources:

• City of Pittsburgh’s direct entitlement 2023 ESG allocation
• Allegheny County’s direct entitlement 2023 ESG allocation
• Any future Federal or State allocations or awards of ESG funding received by either Allegheny County or the City of Pittsburgh

Applications must be submitted electronically on DHS’s Bonfire Portal . Please see the Application Guidelines and Instructions for more details.