PAUSED Barrier Busting Fund
Feedback Form: Barrier Busting Fund Program Pause
This optional form allows Partner Agency advocates to share the impact of this pause and sign up for future updates. Your feedback will help FUSE improve the program and seek additional funding. We sincerely apologize for any challenges this may cause and appreciate your support.
In January 2023, FUSE launched this pilot interagency program to support Central Oregonians building bridges to stable housing. FUSE mobilizes funding and stewards this regional resource with a commitment to equity, efficiency, and transparency.
The Barrier Busting Fund exists to pay for expenses that bar access to housing. Whether that means a security deposit, tenant application fees, replacement ID, ADA accessibility modifications, criminal record expungement, transportation assistance, & more.
We know that far too often, it’s these relatively small, one-time expenses that keep our neighbors trapped in homelessness when they otherwise could move into stable housing. This fund enables recipients to leverage their own resources as well as support from partner agencies to bust through barriers.
Read: Advocate’s Guide to the BBF (pdf)
This program is currently paused. Click here to read the full statement.
Applications to support move-in expenses for individuals moving into Cleveland Commons Permanent Supportive Housing will still be accepted here.
EMAIL: bbf@centraloregonfuse.org