Nevada § 231.3727 - Qualified project: Determination by Office of Economic Development; purposes; provision of services; obligations of lead participant; examples of services and facilities authorized for inclusion in project

§ 231.3727. Qualified project: Determination by Office of Economic Development; purposes; provision of services; obligations of lead participant; examples of services and facilities authorized for inclusion in project

1. In addition to meeting the requirements set forth in subsection 2 NRS 231.3725 , for a project to be eligible for the matching funds described in subsection 1 of NRS 231.3725 , the project must be determined by the Office to be a qualified project as provided

in this section. 2. A qualified project is a facility or facilities designed, developed and operated

to: (a) Provide comprehensive, sustainable and compassionate support services to individuals

and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; and (b) Assist those individuals and families to overcome the barriers created by homelessness,

find housing stability and achieve their full potential, while at the same time allowing

them the opportunity to contribute to the economy of this State and participate in

its workforce. 3. Services offered at a qualified project may be provided in collaboration with a

nonprofit participant, for-profit or not-for-profit service provider, local government

or other community-based organization within the public or private sectors. 4. The lead participant in a qualified project shall: (a) In consultation with local governments, identify the site or sites where the qualified

project will be located; (b) Have a construction and development plan that identifies the sources and uses

of funds to be used to construct the qualified project, including, without limitation,

a private or nonprofit capital investment of not less than $75,000,000; (c) Have a financial operating plan that sets forth revenues and expenditures for

the first 10 years of operations and identifies sources of funding from private and

public sources, including, without limitation, local, state and federal governments; (d) Have an operating plan that identifies the services that will be provided at the

qualified project; (e) Establish a board of directors consisting of not less than nine members, each

of whom must be a resident of this State and none of whom may be persons holding elected

office or who held elected office in the immediately preceding 3 years; (f) Identify and establish a qualified management and operating team of professionals

with the requisite experience and expertise to effectively operate the qualified project;

and (g) Establish a technical advisory committee comprised of nonprofit organizations

and local governments focused on providing essential services to the community, including,

without limitation, those primarily related to homelessness prevention, food insecurity,

domestic violence, emergency services and public safety, workforce development, education,

early childhood development, housing, health and wellness and social services. The technical advisory committee shall advise the board of directors by providing

critical insight into the most pressing needs of community members, thereby ensuring

the organization is continually evolving to address current challenges within the

local community. 5. A qualified project may include, without limitation: (a) Navigation centers and emergency intake facilities that provide emergency shelter,

nutritious meals, hygiene facilities, clothing and access to essential supplies. Such facilities must implement a low-barrier approach to ensuring inclusivity and

accessibility, address the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness and

identify individuals who are ready, willing and able to utilize a broader range of

available services. (b) Health care and mental health care, including, without limitation, medical care,

mental health counseling, addiction treatment programs and preventive care tailored

to the unique needs of the homeless population. (c) Job training and employment assistance, including, without limitation, the development

of vocational training programs, job placement services and partnerships with local

businesses and other service providers to equip individuals with marketable skills,

employment opportunities and the necessary support for sustainable employment. (d) Transitional housing services that: (1) Facilitate temporary accommodations and support programs to assist individuals

or families experiencing homelessness or unstable housing situations; and (2) Are designed to provide a bridge between homelessness and permanent housing by

offering a safe and stable living environment and supportive services to assist individuals

or families stabilize their lives and regain independence. (e) Permanent housing solutions that facilitate access to a range of housing options,

including, without limitation, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive

housing and affordable housing initiatives in partnership with local governments,

housing authorities, landlords and developers. (f) Integrated social service providers, including, without limitation, organizations

or agencies that offer a comprehensive range of services and program access to individuals

and families, including, without limitation, case management, housing assistance,

employment and job training, health and mental health services, food and nutrition

assistance, financial and economic support, child and family services and legal aid

and advocacy. (g) Community engagement and education through public awareness campaigns, educational

workshops and community outreach initiatives to foster empathy, dispel stereotypes

and engage the broader community in addressing homelessness.