INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority Board of Directors has approved a $20 million grant for the development of a low-barrier homeless shelter in Indianapolis, according to the IHCDA. The shelter will have a total of four floors with the following features: Day center operated by Horizon House Reception area Food pantry Cafeteria Administrative offices Housing navigation center Employment lab Office spaces for specific vendors, such as Horizon House, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, the Marion County Public Health Department, HomeNow Indy and other homeless and health service providers. A non-congregate, low-barrier shelter operated by Aspire Indiana Health. The shelter will include 20 family pods with four beds each, 10 couple pods with two beds each, and 50 single pods with one bed each for a total of 150 beds. Indianapolis skyline with the White River, Indiana "This project will fill gaps in the local system, make it easier for homeless individuals to find shelter and establish necessary supportive services in the community," said Governor Eric Holcomb. "I commend the Low Barrier Homeless Shelter Task Force for their tireless efforts in bringing this to fruition for Hoosiers experiencing homelessness." Construction for the proposed 63,000 sq. ft. building is estimated to be complete in late 2026. The shelter is expected to open by early 2027. "This proposed homeless shelter will fill a critical gap in Indianapolis by ensuring immediate and easy access to those in need," said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. "By lowering barriers to entry and remaining open around the clock, this shelter can uplift one of the city's most vulnerable populations."  The City of Indianapolis will administer the grant and own the shelter, which will provide free 24/7 access.