Transcript NOFA Mandatory Conference Presentation

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FY2013-FY2014 CoC Program NOFA
Changes and Highlights
Leverage
Scoring and Ranking
Grievance Procedure
Review Attachments and Forms
Application Submission
Agenda
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Changes and Highlights for
FY2013- FY 2014 CoC Program
Competition
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For FY2013 CoC Competition, NO
application fees will be collected!!!
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There will be NO paper application
submission!!!!
HEADLINE NEWS
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The FY2013-FY2014 CoC Program
Competition is operating under CoC
Program interim rule.
 The NOFA applies to both FY2013 and FY
2014
 Four categories for funding
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◦ Renewals, new projects through reallocation,
CoC planning, and UFA
Continuum of Care Program
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5 Program Components
1. Permanent Housing
 Permanent Supportive Housing
 Rapid Re-Housing
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Transitional Housing
Social Services Only
HMIS and
Homeless Prevention (in limited cases)
CoC Program Components
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Data Import: Project Applicants will not be
able to import data from last year’s Project
Application.
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eSNAPS will be used for CoC program
application submission. Time stamp must be
at or before 3:00:00 pm (CST) on January
3rd, 2014 to be considered for competition.
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Certifying documents are to be submitted via
email and scan to
[email protected] by 3:00:00
pm (CST) on January 3rd, 2014 to be
considered for competition.
New in eSnaps in FY2013
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Ending Chronic Homelessness
◦ Increasing beds
◦ Targeting PSH turnover
◦ Housing First
 “…a model of housing assistance that is offered without
preconditions (such as sobriety or a minimum income
threshold) or service participation requirements…”
(FY2013-FY2014 CoC Program NOFA)
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Ending Family Homelessness
◦ Rapid Re-Housing for households with children who
are exiting streets or emergency shelters
HUD Priorities
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Strategic Resource Allocation
• “Each CoC must comprehensively review all
existing projects within its geographic area,
using CoC-approved scoring criteria and
selection priorities, to determine the extent to
which each project is still necessary and
addresses the listed policy priorities…Funds for
projects that are determined to be
underperforming, obsolete, or ineffective
should be reallocated to new projects that are
based on proven or promising models.”
(FY2013-FY2014 CoC Program NOFA)
HUD Priorities
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Removing Barriers
◦ Coordinated Access System Required
◦ Transitional Housing Review
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“HUD is strongly encouraging CoC’s and
recipients to carefully review the transitional
housing models within the geographic area for
cost-effectiveness, performance, and for the
number and type of criteria used to determine
eligibility for the program and determine if
rapid re-housing may be a better model for the
CoC’s geographic area.” (FY2013-FY2014 CoC
Program NOFA)
◦ Prioritizing Households Most in Need
HUD Priorities
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Maximizing the use of Mainstream
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“HUD strongly encourages CoC’s and project
applicants to ensure that they are maximizing
the use of all mainstream services available.
While the CoC Program interim rule allows for
the payment of certain supportive services
costs and SSO projects, it is more efficient for
CoC’s to use mainstream resources where
possible and use HUD funds for housing-related
costs.” (FY2013-FY2014 CoC Program NOFA)
HUD Priorities
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Building Partnerships
◦ PHA partnerships
◦ Philanthropy
HUD Priorities
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Other Priority Populations
◦ Re-allocated funding only available for chronic
populations (PSH) and/or homeless households with
children residing on streets or in emergency
shelters (RRH)
◦ Veterans
 “CoC Program funded projects should… prioritize
veterans who are ineligible for VA services and their
families…” (FY2013-FY2014 CoC Program NOFA)
◦ Homeless Youth
 “CoC’s should be able to identify and describe the
needs of homeless youth within the geographic area…”
(FY2013-FY2014 CoC Program NOFA)
HUD Priorities
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80% of PH residents remain in PH
80% of those exiting from TH exit to PH
20% of all participants have employment
income
54% of all participants have nonemployment income
56% of all participants obtain mainstream
benefits
HUD Performance Thresholds
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Percentage turnover in PSH units that will
be dedicated to Chronics upon vacancy
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Percentage of households with children
served with RRH that came from
unsheltered location
HUD Performance Thresholds
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Section
Score Subtotal
CoC Strategic Planning and Performance
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Coordination of Housing and Services
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Recipient Performance
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CoC Structure and Governance
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Leveraging Mainstream Programs
HMIS
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Point-in-Time Count
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Bonus Points
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Total
CoC Application Scoring
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Ending Chronic Homelessness
◦ Prioritize turnover of dedicated units to CH
• Housing Stability
• 80% remained in PH or exited from TH into PH
• At least 75% of PSH applicants indicate that they will
use Housing First
• Jobs and Income Growth
• 20% or more of participants had employment income
• 54% or more of participants have non-employment
income
• 56% or more of participants obtain mainstream
benefits
CoC Scoring
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CoC meetings
◦ CoC members attend regularly held meetings
(see master calendar)
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Provider Input Forums
HMIS Forums
Consumer Input Forums
CoC Steering Committee Public Meetings
Leveraging (see next section)
CoC Scoring
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Leverage Requirements
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200% leverage goal for each project
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Must have 100% participation from every
project
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Must have leverage commitments signed
and on file on letterhead of leveraged
agency
Leverage
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CDBG
Food Services - Food Bank
Mental Health Services - MHMRA
Medical Services-Harris Health
DSHS
Match
Community Voicemail
Volunteers Hours
Employment Services
Behavioral Health Services
Substance Abuse Services
Sources of Leverage
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Scoring and Ranking
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Scoring of renewal projects was
completed in September 2013
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Scoring tool was developed by a
community workgroup with HUD TA,
disseminated for public comments, and
approved by the CoC Steering Committee
Scoring
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All projects approved by the CoC must be
ranked as Tier 1 or Tier 2
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Indicate to HUD which projects are
prioritized for funding in the event that
the national total annual renewal demand
exceeds the $1.7 billion available through
this NOFA
Ranking
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Funding will only be available for projects
ranked in Tier 1
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CoCs that receive a higher score have a
better chance of being awarded projects
ranked in Tier 2, depending on the
availability of carryover or recaptured
funds
Ranking
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Financial Threshold
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Tier 1 - Equal to the CoC’s Annual
Renewal Demand (ARD) approved in
the Registration process, less 5
percent.
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Tier 2 - the amount remaining in ARD
plus the approved amounts for CoC
Planning and UFA Costs
Ranking
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All projects will be included on the CoC’s
Priority Listings in e-snaps
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HUD will select all projects in Tier 1 before
selecting any projects in Tier 2 until no
additional funds are available.
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This means that lower ranked projects
may be selected for funding above higher
ranked projects.
Ranking
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HUD intends to announce conditional
funding for Tier 1 renewal projects within
45 days of the application deadline of the
CoC Program Competition.
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HUD will announce any additional
Conditional Awards (new projects and Tier
2 renewals) after scoring is complete,
depending on availability of funding.
Ranking
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Grievance Procedure
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Grievances may be filed for the following concerns:
◦ Improper application of rules, regulations and procedures
concerning participation in the Consolidated Grant
application process;
◦ Improper interpretation of rules, regulations and procedures
concerning participation in the Consolidated Grant
application process;
◦ Disparity in the application of rules, regulations and
procedures regarding participation in the Consolidated
Grant application process;
◦ Violation of rules, regulations or procedures concerning
participation in the Consolidated Grant application process;
◦ The score assigned by the Renewal Scoring Tool or Ranking
and Prioritization Policy.
Grievance Procedure
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Deadline to submit grievances is January 13,
2014
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Grievance procedure, as approved by the
CoC Steering Committee, is located at:
http://www.homelesshouston.org/cont
inuum-of-care/funding/coc-nofa/
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Please contact Eva Thibaudeau for any
grievance questions.
Grievance Procedure
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Application Packet Review
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Application Submission
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Applicants who submit prior to 5:00:00
pm (CST) on December 20, 2013 will be
eligible for entry into a drawing for a free
lunch for all applicants who work for the
project at a time and date to be
determined by the CFTH and winning
project staff.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
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All applications must be completed and
submitted in e-snaps
Must include the required certifications for
compliance with fair housing and civil rights
requirements, program regulations, and other
federal requirements (see sample forms in
conference packet. Copies will be posted on the
CoC Funding page of the CFTH website).
Submit scanned signed copies of
Agency/Coalition for the Homeless of
Houston/Harris County MOU, Form 4C,
Certification of Project Eligibility Threshold and
Certification of Project Quality Threshold.
Application and Submission
Information
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Technical Assistance is mandatory for new projects. Sign
up at close of conference.
◦ December 17, 2014
◦ Coalition for the Homeless, 600 Jefferson, Ste 2050, Conf Room
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Technical Assistance as requested for renewal applicants.
Sign up at close of conference.
December 17-20, 2014
Coalition for the Homeless, 600 Jefferson, Ste 2050 Conf Room
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Submit application via esnaps no later than 3:00:00 pm CT
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No application fees will be collected this year!
◦ (esnaps will create a time stamp that will be checked for
submission eligibility.)
◦ Late applications will not be considered
◦ Submit scanned and signed MOU, Form 4C and Certifications to
[email protected]
Application Submission to
CFTH
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Remember:
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http://www.homelesshouston.org/continu
um-of-care/funding/coc-nofa/
Website Resources
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Thank you!
For questions and additional information
contact:
◦ Eva Thibaudeau, Director of Programs
 713-882-8274 or
[email protected]
◦ Thuan Huynh, Project Manager
 823-531-6024 or
[email protected]