How Do You Start A Homeless Shelter With Government Funds?
Budgetary concerns have reduced public and private funding for shelters. Research and perseverance can help uncover government funding from all levels of government that will make a homeless shelter available to needy families and individuals. Research the health laws and regulations that pertain to opening and running a homeless shelter. Each state’s Department of Health will have posted (on the Internet) its legislation that relates to operating an institution. To receive government funds, show proof that the shelter will be able to meet the pertinent health regulations. Decide which population the shelter will serve. Different grants relate to different populations. Some funding is specifically for for emergency shelters that provide shelter for short periods of time. There are shelters for families as well as shelters for women and children. Knowing what population the shelter will serve will allow the grant applications to be directed properly. Research the Department Housing and
