Funding Opportunity: 2025 DV Coordinated Entry Supportive Services RFP Now Open

Written By Stephen K

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO) is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Domestic Violence Coordinated Entry Supportive Services Only (DV CE SSO) Request for Proposals (RFP). This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit agencies working to improve housing access for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking in Regions 8 and 9 of the Missouri Balance of State Continuum of Care (MO BoS CoC).

This award supports supportive services only—such as staffing, system coordination, outreach, and training. It is not a housing grant, but instead aims to strengthen the infrastructure of Coordinated Entry (CE) systems to ensure they are safe, equitable, and accessible for survivors.

Quick Grant Snapshot

  • Eligible Regions:
    Region 8 (e.g., Howell, Laclede, Ozark, Wright counties)
    Region 9 (e.g., Barry, Lawrence, Stone, Taney counties)

  • Grant Term: August 1 – December 31, 2025

  • Award Amount: $29,830 (includes $28,409 for services, $1,421 admin)

  • Cash Match Requirement: Minimum $2,000

  • Data System: Must use DVIM (not HMIS)

What the Grant Funds

This opportunity is designed to enhance Coordinated Entry for survivors through:

  • Hiring and supporting CE access staff

  • Conducting outreach to improve survivor participation

  • Hosting trauma-informed, VAWA-compliant training

  • Collaborating with regional CE Leads and DV service providers

  • Reducing wait times and system barriers for survivors

Strong applications will demonstrate regional coordination, service experience, and a survivor-centered approach.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants must:

  • Be a Missouri-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing

  • Have an active SAM registration and valid UEI

  • Demonstrate capacity to manage federal funding

  • Commit to using DVIM as the data system for the project

  • Submit $2,000 minimum cash match at grant start (total 25% match by end of grant)

Required Application Components

Applications must be submitted as a single PDF and include:

  • A narrative (5 pages max) addressing sections A–I as outlined in the RFP

  • Completed budget form

  • Letters of support (from CE Leads and DV providers)

  • Match documentation

  • SAM UEI, Secretary of State, and IRS nonprofit verification

  • Certification of homeless representation on your board

Key Dates

  • Q&A Session (Optional): June 30, 2025
    Request the link by June 29 via email.

  • Application Deadline: July 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST

  • Submission Email: director@cpsemo.org

    • Subject line: DV CE SSO Application – [Your Agency Name]

Download the Full RFP Packet

📄 Click here to download the 2025 DV CE SSO RFP (PDF)

If your agency is committed to improving survivor access to housing services and has the capacity to lead or partner on Coordinated Entry efforts in Region 8 or 9, we encourage you to apply. For questions or technical assistance, please email director@cpsemo.org.

Stephen K
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