The Boston Rental Assistance Fund was established in November 1999 as a means to assist homeless individuals and families, who, lacking necessary rental “start up” funds, were forced to remain in shelter. Over time, BRAF has evolved to serve a critical need in Boston’s Continuum of Care through its Coordinated Entry System, by providing assistance to homeless individuals and families in shelter or on the streets to address the up-front financial barriers to obtaining a permanent housing opportunity. In addition to pursuing traditional housing situations (i.e. household signs a lease to rent an apartment), BRAF is to be seen as a “barrier buster” resource, meaning that case managers that access BRAF on behalf of clients are encouraged to explore creative but viable housing opportunities; examples may include reunification with family / friends, roommate situations, renting a room within a larger house or other permanent housing arrangements. BRAF can also assist formerly homeless clients that have stabilized in housing with “moving on” to new permanent housing opportunities that are less service intensive, thereby opening up supportive housing opportunities for those with higher service needs. Uses for this money can include first/last month’s rent, security deposit, moving costs and other expenses that may be required to secure an apartment. BRAF funds can also be used for a shallow rent subsidy for up to one year. 
Please copy & paste the following link to access the Supplier Portal and submit your proposal (EV00015777): https://procurement.boston.gov/psp/prdsp/SUPPLIER/ERP/h/?tab=DEFAULT

The City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH), Real Estate Management and Sales Division (REMS) is seeking qualified environmental consultants with on staff Massachusetts Licensed Site Professionals (LSP).  These firms must be able to provide a full range of environmental consulting, investigation, and remediation services on an as-needed basis for properties throughout the City of Boston.  MOH intends to select four (4) consultants based on the criteria identified in the Request for Proposals (RFP).  The Consultants selected to provide these services must demonstrate substantial experience in managing and executing environmental consulting projects within major metropolitan areas.
Please copy & paste the following link to access the Supplier Portal and submit your proposal (EV00015752): https://procurement.boston.gov/psp/prdsp/SUPPLIER/ERP/h/?tab=DEFAULT

The City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) is issuing this Affordable Commercial Assistance Fund (ACAF) Request for Proposals (RFP) for $1 million of annual funding to help support the development and operation of commercial ground-floor spaces. Funds will be available on a rolling basis.

AOP is available on a rolling basis under this Pilot Round that allows new development teams to apply to become an AOP Developer and to allow for rolling basis of applications indefinitely or until funds are depleted.