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Established in 1992 as a part of the "National Initiative on Rural Development," the Wyoming Rural Development Council is voluntary and brings together six partner groups:
- Local / Regional Government
- State Government
- Federal Government
- Tribal Government
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Private Sector Individuals and Organizations
Visit www.wyomingrural.org for more information.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
Public Comment Period - April 15-26, 2009
The stimulus bill provides $1,500,000,000 for funding the Homeless Prevention Fund. Stimulus funds will be distributed on a formula basis and eligible applicants include Metropolitan Cities, urban counties and States (for distribution to local governments and private nonprofit organizations). This is a new program that can enhance the ability to assist in the prevention of homelessness in Wyoming. The allocation to Wyoming is $1,718,313. The Homelessness Prevention Fund is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The Homelessness Prevention Funds may be used for:
- Short-term or medium term rental assistance
- Housing relocation and stabilization services including: housing search, mediation or outreach to property owners, credit repair, security or utility deposits, utility payments, rental assistance for a final month at a location, moving cost assistance, and case management
- Other appropriate activities for homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing of persons who have become homeless.
Read more about HPRP and the public comment period:
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