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Third-Party Fund Administration

methodology: third-party fund administration

By administering public funding through competitive RFAs and RFPs as a neutral intermediary, resources are equitably distributed to effective housing and support services, because independent oversight reduces bias and increases accountability in high-stakes funding environments. This strategy positions the organization as a trusted broker of public funds, leveraging rigorous procurement processes to direct capital toward proven or innovative solutions in homelessness response. Unlike direct service provision or advocacy-focused models, this approach strengthens the entire ecosystem by ensuring that funding flows to high-performing providers based on merit, transparency, and community need.

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who runs it

organizations running this strategy · 1

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Development and Management of Affordable Housing Properties BRILLIANT CORNERS
    direct service
    Develops and operates permanent supportive and interim housing sites, including Project Homekey developments and new constructions; manages over 200 properties with property maintenance and asset management services. Recent developments include Timothy House, Alvarado & Temple Apartments, Willow Tree, and Las Palmas Apartments.
  • Grant Funding for Accessibility Improvements in Interim Housing BRILLIANT CORNERS
    direct service
    Provides grant funding to interim housing providers for construction projects that improve accessibility for people with disabilities, administered through targeted Requests for Applications.
  • In-Home Caregiving Pilot Program BRILLIANT CORNERS
    direct service
    Operated a pilot program providing in-home caregiving support to older adults with high health needs to enable aging in place and prevent housing displacement.
  • Integrated Support Services for High-Risk Populations BRILLIANT CORNERS
    capacity building
    Delivers housing, case management, and job training through the Breaking Barriers program for adults on felony probation, integrating housing stability with rehabilitation and workforce readiness.
  • Supportive Housing Partnerships and Network Coordination BRILLIANT CORNERS
    capacity building
    Collaborates with nearly 80 agency partners to deliver supportive housing services after housing placement, ensuring continuity of care and service coordination for individuals experiencing homelessness.
  • Supportive and Permanent Housing Placement BRILLIANT CORNERS
    direct service
    Secures individual apartments, blocks of units, and entire buildings across multiple counties including San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles; provides housing placement, move-in assistance, rental subsidies, and ongoing tenancy support through programs like the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool. Has housed over 19,000 people to date, with an average of 200 individuals and families moved into permanent housing each month.
  • Third-Party Administration and Funding of Supportive Housing Services BRILLIANT CORNERS
    capacity building
    Acts as a third-party administrator for government-funded housing initiatives by issuing Requests for Applications (RFAs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), awarding grants, and executing contracts with housing providers to expand access to interim and supportive housing. Includes management of the Interim Housing Accessibility Improvement Fund in partnership with L.A. Care and Health Net.