The Shirley Raines Good Neighbor Fund provides up to $50,000 annually to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. that are part of the Comprehensive Street Outreach Network. It funds flexible financial assistance for high-barrier individuals and families to secure permanent housing, covering costs like vital records, rental deposits, arrears, transportation, and other approved uses. Overhead and staff costs are excluded. Funding requests are processed within 7-10 business days, with recipients reporting housing outcomes.
Only nonprofit organizations that provide services as part of Washington, D.C.'s Comprehensive Street Outreach Network are eligible to apply for this fund.