Meeting Recording

LAKE COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

July 28, 2026

 

ANNOUNCEMENT: Click on this link for the full Request for Proposal

 

 

The Lake County Continuum of Care (LCCoC) is pleased to announce the availability of up to $200,000.00 through the Encampment Resolution Funding Round 4 (ERF4) grant program through the State of California to provide a warming shelter with the Dignity Bus Program.

 

The application deadline is August 26, 2026

. BY 5:00 PM

 

 

• $200,000 Dignity Bus Warming Shelter

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

 

Current Need: Encampments for unhoused households in communities are a visible consequence of insufficient affordable housing, inadequate shelter capacity, and the criminalization of being unhoused. These encampments often form when individuals lack access to safe, stable housing and viable alternatives, leading them to congregate in public spaces.  However, though well-intentioned, encampments can pose risks to both the residents and the surrounding community due to unsanitary conditions, the spread of disease, and potential for violence. Encampments also tax community public safety resources; law enforcement sweeps can be costly and ineffective in the long run, while failing to address the underlying causes of becoming unhoused.  These sweeps can be traumatizing and disruptive, further undermining individuals' well-being and their ability to secure housing.

It has been recognized that warming shelter programs offer a designated, supervised area where unhoused individuals can sleep overnight, providing a sense of safety and access to essential services. The LCCoC, including those with lived experience, has determined that a sleeper bus warming shelter program addresses households who are unhoused by offering a transitional space and connecting individuals with resources to help them move into more stable housing while mitigating encampments around Lake County through this alternative.

Funding: The Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF), as part of the State of California’s homelessness initiatives provided through the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), allocate funding to the California Counties and Continuums of Care for addressing homelessness to provide targeted resources to help people move from encampments into safe and stable housing. This funding supports local communities in developing and implementing projects that address the immediate needs of individuals living in encampments while also working towards long-term solutions like permanent housing.

 

The Lake County Continuum of Care has determined a sizeable portion of our allocation will be utilized to create the Dignity Bus program in partnership with the community.  The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to secure a provider/partner in the administration of up to 20-bed Dignity Bus Warming Shelter Program.  Lake County Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS), as the Administrative Entity (AE) for the LCCoC, will receive applications, administer the awards, and be responsible for state reporting.

Coordinated Entry System: The purpose of CES is to ensure that all individuals experiencing a housing crisis have fair and equitable access to housing resources and services. Through standardized tools and practices, CES identifies, assesses, and connects participants to appropriate housing interventions based on their strengths and needs. Operating under a system-wide Housing First approach with no barriers to entry, CES prioritizes individuals and families with the most severe service needs and coordinates limited housing resources to maximize impact.

 

Local applicants must submit their proposals to LCCoC Microsoft Forms Application no later than 5:00 pm on August 26, 2026. Applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be asked to attend an interview on August 31, 2026, and to answer clarifying questions from the Grant Selection Committee, comprised of general members of the LCCoC. Funding recommendations will be developed by the Grant Selection Committee and submitted to the LCCoC Executive Board for review and approval. Any funds that are not requested will be reallocated through the LCCoC to ensure that Lake County’s full allocation is maximized.

The contract term will be through June 30, 2027, and is dependent upon state grant funding at this time.

 

• All proposals will be reviewed for compliance with the terms of this RFP and the parameters of ERF grant funding. Potential applicants are invited to attend a Question-and-Answer session on August 11, 2026, at 2 pm. Please seek technical assistance for potential proposals at the Q&A session.

• The applicant’s proposal and interview are scored separately, but they make up the final score together. Both the Proposal and Interview require a score of 75% to be eligible for recommendation to the Executive Board.

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Click Here for the Application Link

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