Committee recommends approval and acceptance of Community Solutions to receive a Case for Community Investment (Built for Zero)-Intervention for Unsheltered Homeless Grant Award in the amount of $132,000.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027. The grant award, if accepted, will be used to hold payments for landlords, shallow subsidy, back pay for rents, and other flex funding options.

The Finance and Personnel Committee recommends approval for the City of Rockford to accept a $132,000 grant award from Community Solutions for the "Built for Zero" initiative. This grant, effective from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, aims to support interventions for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The funds will be utilized for landlord payments, shallow subsidies, back rent, and flexible funding options such as utility arrears, transportation, and essential apartment items. The grant does not require a cost match from the city. The City Council will be asked to approve the Mayor executing a Grant Agreement to formalize the acceptance.