Brilliant Corners, in partnership with L.A. Care and Health Net, is excited to announce the Interim Housing Accessibility Improvement Fund Request For Applications (RFA), which will provide funds to Interim Housing providers for accessibility-related construction projects that improve access or usability for people with disabilities. The grant funds awarded by this program are intended to increase the number of Interim Housing facilities in LA County with the capacity to meet the accessibility needs of people with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness.
The application will open on August 27, 2025, at 12PM PST. Applications will be reviewed and award decisions will be made on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis from August 27, 2025 through August 31, 2028, or until all available funding has been distributed. Due to the anticipated high demand for these grant funds, we strongly encourage providers to apply as soon as they have identified the necessary accessibility improvements for their facility.
The application will be available on Brilliant Corners’ website at brilliantcorners.org/IHAIF_RFA, along with additional resources to support the application process, including FAQs and technical assistance offerings.
You can view the full Interim Housing Accessibility Improvement Fund RFA here.
For Frequently Asked Questions about the Interim Housing Accessibility Improvement Fund RFA, please view here.
For any inquiries regarding the Interim Housing Accessibility Improvement Fund RFA not addressed in the FAQ sheet above, please submit questions using this form. A Brilliant Corners team member will respond to your question via email within 7 days of submission.
An Informational Webinar on the Interim Housing Accessibility Improvement Fund RFA will be held on September 10th, 2025 at 11:00am, including an overview of the RFA, the application components, and the timeline for the RFA process and subsequent award determinations. You can register for the webinar here.
Eligibility requirements: Recipients must be a licensed free or community clinic, a Federally Qualified Health Center, a public agency or a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entity providing interim housing services. Recipients must meet the definition of an interim housing provider as determined by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) for Los Angeles County: “An intervention that provides people experiencing homelessness with temporary housing intended to resolve their immediate experience of unsheltered homelessness, to connect participants to permanent housing opportunities in their communities, and to provide various other services.” Recipients must be able to show proof of ownership of the property OR submit a completed Owner Participation Agreement form signed by the owner of the property. Recipients must be a provider to Medi-Cal or uninsured clients. Recipients must operate and primarily serve clients in Los Angeles County. Recipients must request a MAXIMUM of $100,000 in grant funding. Full project budgets will be required. Projects with total costs over $100,00 will still be considered, provided the amount requested from this specific grant does not exceed the $100,000 limit. Recipients must use award funds for accessibility-related construction projects that improve physical access or usability for people with disabilities. Projects must align with examples listed in the “Accessibility Improvement Categories” section or be supported by the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, with the relevant standard cited in the application.
Brilliant Corners is honored to serve as third-party administrator to administer the Interim Housing Accessibility Improvement Fund. Brilliant Corners will issue the RFA to award funds and execute contracts directly with housing providers in LA County.
Partners in the Interim Housing Accessibility Improvement Fund also include the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Housing for Health division, which serves to provide supportive housing to Health Services patients with complex medical and behavioral health issues who were experiencing homelessness. Housing for Health operates the Interim Housing Outreach Program (IHOP), which provides an avenue for people experiencing homelessness to safely move inside and connect with services and permanent housing, as well as an interim housing clinical support program, comprised of dedicated Housing for Health occupational therapists and registered nurses, to provide training and technical assistance to interim housing operators.
This project is funded in part by L.A. Care Health Plan and Health Net, and will benefit low-income and uninsured residents of Los Angeles County.
For any further questions, or if you would like to add your name to our email list to receive future updates about this opportunity, please contact IHaccessibility@brilliantcorners.org.
About L.A. Care Health Plan
L.A. Care Health Plan is the largest health plan in Los Angeles County serving more than one of every four Angelenos. It is also the largest publicly operated plan in the country. L.A. Care offers four health coverage plans including Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Covered™, L.A. Care Medicare Plus and the PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Health Care Plan, all dedicated to being accountable and responsive to members. As a public entity, L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for L.A. County’s low-income communities, and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. L.A. Care prioritizes quality, access and inclusion, elevating health care for all of L.A. County. For more information, follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Health Net
Founded in California more than 45 years ago, Health Net, LLC (“Health Net”), a company of Centene Corporation, believes that every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health. Today, we provide health plans for individuals, families, businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or Medicare. With more than 117,000 of our network providers, Health Net serves more than three million members across the state. We also offer access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services and managed healthcare products related to prescription drugs. We make these health plans and services available through Health Net and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. Health Net and Centene Corporation employ more than 5,700 people in California who work at one of five regional Talent Hub offices. For more information, visit www.HealthNet.com.
About Brilliant Corners
Brilliant Corners is a supportive housing nonprofit organization providing innovative housing and housing-related services to individuals transitioning from or at risk of homelessness or institutional involvement. Our supportive housing programs and properties create rapid access to housing resources through landlord engagement, rent subsidy administration, and supportive service integration strategies. With over 18,000 people housed and served to date, Brilliant Corners offers a variety of innovative supportive housing models that meet the unique needs of each individual we serve. Learn more at brilliantcorners.org.
About Housing for Health
Housing for Health is a dedicated team within the LA County Department of Health Services, working together with County agencies, cities, and community partners to provide housing and essential services for thousands of people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Our team includes clinicians, case managers, and support staff who use proven, innovative approaches to connect people with housing, health care and intensive case management. At Housing for Health, we’re committed to improving the health, dignity, and wellbeing of LA County’s most vulnerable residents by meeting their needs, wherever they are. Click here to visit the Housing For Health Website.
