The Saenz House Grant

1. Purpose of the Grant

• To provide fully funded housing at Saenz House for qualified individuals during the 4th quarter of 2025.

• The grant covers payment in full for housing.

2. Number of Grants Available

• A total of six (6) housing grants will be awarded.

3. Service Area

• This grant is available only to individuals residing in or returning to Ada County or Canyon County, Idaho.

4. Nomination Process

• Applicants must be nominated by an outside professional, such as:

  • Case Manager

  • Parole Officer (PO)

  • Other recognized support personnel

5. Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant does not have to be incarcerated to qualify.

• If coming from an IDOC facility:

  • Must be DOR free and working in the facility.

  • Cannot have more than $1,000 on their inmate account (“books”) within a one-year period.

6. Participation & Compliance Requirements

• Employment/Work Readiness:

  • Must be employed, or actively seeking employment with verifiable effort.

• Recovery Support:

  • Must attend recovery support meetings or programs as directed.

• Clean UAs:

  • Must provide clean urinalysis (UA) tests as required.

• Compliance:

  • Must follow all conditions set forth by parole, probation, or program requirements (PEPs).

  • Must comply with all house rules and program guidelines.

7. Ongoing Participation

• Grant recipients must maintain full compliance with all eligibility and participation requirements in order to retain housing for the full grant period.