Notice of Availability of HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS)Funding 

HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Funding $6,382,683.00 to acquire, rehabilitate, or construct NCS housing units to serve individuals and families of the Qualifying Populations as defined in Notice CPD-21-10

Applicants responding to this funding opportunity must be ready to build NCS housing within twelve (12) months of the award date. 

The application period is December 8, 2025-March 9, 2026. Complete and competitive applications must be submitted via Portal by 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2026. Applications received after 4:30 p.m. will automatically be denied. 

All documents, applications, application requirements, and forms can be found on ADFA’s website

Request a Provider Number: Provider Setup Form 

Applicants must obtain a Provider Number to access the Portal. If an applicant already has a Provider Number, it will not be necessary to obtain another Provider Number. 

For more information about the application submission process through the ADFA Programs Portal, please call (501) 682-5929 or email alisa.green@arkansas.gov

If you need this material in a different format, such as large print, please email alisa.green@arkansas.gov to submit a request. 

Below is the link to the full funding notice. Please take the time to carefully review the application criteria, thresholds, and scoring matrix for this grant. NCS NOTICE 

Contact Person: Alisa Green, Federal Housing Programs/ MITAS Coordinator, Phone Number:(501) 682-5929, Email: alisa.green@arkansas.gov or Lori Brockway, Federal Housing Programs Manager lori.brockway@arkansas.gov

Lori Brockway 
Federal Housing Programs Manager 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – Administration and Implementation of the Single-Family New Construction Program Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR 2025)

The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to
administer and oversee the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) 2025 Single-Family New
Construction (SFNC) Program.


The successful firm must demonstrate direct experience in the design and implementation of
CDBG-DR or other HUD-funded housing programs, including housing development, construction
oversight, environmental compliance, and long-term recovery program management. Expertise in
federal requirements established under 2 CFR Part 200, 24 CFR Part 58, 24 CFR Part 570, and 24
CFR Part 75 will be viewed as an added benefit.

The selected firm will be responsible for assisting the State in the design and for implementation of
all aspects of the Single-Family New Construction Program in alignment with the Arkansas CDBGDR 2025 Action Plan and the HUD Universal Notice (90 FR 1754, March 19, 2025 as amended).

RFP – 2025 CDBG-DR PROGRAM – Single Family New Construction

Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact & Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds – The Villas at Spring Valley

Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact & Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds – Timber Ridge

Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact & Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds – Pine Ridge Place

Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact & Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds – Mount Ida Housing

Notice of Availability of Emergency Solutions Grant Funding

Arkansas Development Finance Agency, (ADFA)
PO Box 8023
Little Rock, AR 72203-8023


Contact Person: Pagan Williams, Project Supervisor, Horne LLP, on behalf of the Arkansas ESG,
Phone Number:(479) 265-4116, Email: ArkansasESG@horne.com


Susan Gardner, Federal Housing Programs Asst Mgr / Software Programs Coordinator,
Phone Number: (501) 682-5931. Email: Susan.Gardner@arkansas.gov

Notice of Availability of Emergency Solutions Grant Funding


The Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) has opened the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Application for the 2025-2026 grant year. The purpose of the program is to help improve the quality of
existing emergency shelters for the homeless, make available additional shelters; help meet the cost of
operating shelters; help prevent homelessness and assist in placing people in permanent housing as
quickly as possible.


The application period is: July 11-August 14, 2025. Complete and competitive applications must be
submitted via the Portal by 4:30 p.m., August 14, 2025. Applications received after 4:30 p.m. will
automatically be denied.


Before submitting your application through the portal, you must first submit it to your Continuum of Care
(CoC) for a preliminary review to ensure alignment. ESG Applications are required to be submitted through
the ADFA Programs Portal. Applicants must obtain a Provider Number to access the Portal. If an applicant
already has a Provider Number, it will not be necessary to obtain another Provider Number. Click the link
below to request a Provider Number.


Request a Provider Number: ESG Provider Setup Form


A virtual webinar will be held on July 10th at 10am. Mandatory attendance is expected to apply for the
ESG program. Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the meeting.


Register Here


For more information about the application submission process through the ADFA Programs Portal, please
call the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) at (501) 682-5931. If you need this material in a
different format, such as large print, please email ArkansasESG@horne.com to submit a request.

The Arkansas Development Finance Agency (ADFA) is in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights
Act and operates, manages and delivers services without regard to age, religion, disability, political
affiliation, veteran status, sex, race, color, or national origin.


Lori Brockway
Federal Housing Programs Manager

Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact & Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds – Walnut Commons

Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact & Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds – Stone Ridge at Springdale Phase II

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQEST RELEASE OF FUNDS