The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program funds organizations that provide assistance to low-income individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and their family members who live with them.

Eligible Activities include:

– Acquisition and/or rehabilitation.
– Operations of a wide range of housing programs.
– Rental Assistance.
– Housing information and outreach, and supportive services.

Eligibility:

– Nonprofit Organizations Only.
– Demonstrate at least one year of experience in serving its community.
– Clients must be documented with HIV/AIDS diagnosis and meet HUD income guidelines for the county of their residence within the service area.
– Must increase the availability of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS.
– Must be in Fayette, Shelby, and Tipton Counties in Tennessee, DeSoto, Marshall, Tate, and Tunica Counties in Mississippi, and Crittenden County in Arkansas.

HCD will start accepting applications for HOPWA on December 3, 2024.

HOPWA Application Workshop Presentation
Click here to access the HOPWA Online Application
Click here to view the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Application Guidelines (PDF)

Past HOPWA Recipients

• Friends for Life
• Case Management, Inc.
• Hope House