Idaho Health System Awarded First SHIF Grant for Supportive Housing

Terry Reilly Health Services to receive $50,000 to provide permanent supportive housing and health services in Ada County.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Idaho Community Foundation announced that its Supportive Housing Investment Fund (SHIF) for Ada County is awarding its first grant to Terry Reilly Health Services. The $50,000 grant will support permanent supportive housing and essential wraparound health services in the region.

Why it matters

The SHIF grant program was created through a partnership between the Idaho Community Foundation, Ada County businesses, the City of Boise, and individual donors to address funding gaps for permanent supportive housing, an approach that pairs stable housing with critical services. This first grant represents a significant step in the community's efforts to provide long-term housing stability and improve health outcomes for vulnerable residents.

The details

The SHIF grant is meant to fill in funding gaps for permanent supportive housing, which pairs stable housing with essential wraparound services. According to the Idaho Community Foundation, supportive housing reduces costs to the community through better health outcomes and a reduction in emergency services, while also creating long-term stability for families. Local data shows that permanent supportive housing in Ada County resulted in nearly 8,000 fewer days of emergency service use and more than $11 million in community cost savings over six years.

  • The SHIF grant program was created in 2024.
  • The first SHIF grant is being awarded to Terry Reilly Health Services in February 2026.

The players

Terry Reilly Health Services

A health system in Idaho that will receive the first SHIF grant to support permanent supportive housing and health services in Ada County.

Idaho Community Foundation

The organization that announced the first SHIF grant and created the fund through a partnership with Ada County businesses, the City of Boise, and individual donors.

City of Boise

A partner in the creation of the SHIF grant program to address funding gaps for permanent supportive housing in the region.

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What they’re saying

“The City of Boise and our community partners worked alongside ICF to develop a funding model that addresses a pressing need in a meaningful, long-term way. This first grant to Terry Reilly Health Services is a strong signal of what this fund was created to do ― and we're just getting started.”

— Kevin Baily, Vice President of the Impact & Nonprofit Center, Idaho Community Foundation

“This first grant represents what's possible when our community comes together with a shared commitment to caring for our neighbors. Through this partnership, we are investing not just in housing, but in people ― ensuring residents have the stability, dignity and support they need to thrive. SHIF is a powerful example of how collaborative partnership across sectors can create impact for our community.”

— Lauren McLean, Mayor, City of Boise

What’s next

The Idaho Community Foundation plans to continue awarding SHIF grants to address funding gaps for permanent supportive housing and health services in Ada County.

The takeaway

The SHIF grant program represents a collaborative effort between the public, private, and philanthropic sectors to provide long-term housing stability and improve health outcomes for vulnerable residents in the Boise area. This first grant to Terry Reilly Health Services demonstrates the community's commitment to addressing the complex issue of homelessness through a comprehensive, evidence-based approach.