CoC Program FY2022 Special NOFO Competitions

FY2022 COC ANNUAL AND SPECIAL NOFO COMPETITIONS 1

Program Descriptions The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (24 CFR part 578) is designed to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; to provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, states, and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals, families, persons fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and youth while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness; to promote access to and effective utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families; and to optimize self-sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness. On June 22, 2022, HUD released a Special NOFO to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness (Special NOFO) to target efforts to reduce unsheltered homelessness, particularly in communities with very high levels of unsheltered homelessness and homelessness in rural areas. Through this Special NOFO, HUD will award funding to communities to implement coordinated approaches -- grounded in Housing First and public health principles -- to reduce the prevalence of unsheltered homelessness, and improve services engagement, health outcomes, and housing stability among highly vulnerable unsheltered individuals and families. 2

Resources HUD CoC NOFA- https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view- opportunity.html?oppId=342855 Continuum of Care Supplemental to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness Continnum_of_Care_Supplemental_FR-6500-N-25S.pdf TCHC highly encourages all interested applicants to thoroughly read both the CoC NOFA and Special NOFO in their entirety HUD CoC Resources Local RFP released on 8/3/2022 Local Competition Deadline (for all projects for BOTH NOFOs): August 29, 2022, 5pm 3

CoC and Special NOFO Timeline Action/ Deadline/ Event Completed New & Renewal Project Applications for COC NOFO and Supplemental NOFO due in eSNAPS CoC Allocations Committee Briefing: Public Meeting, 2:00 - 3:00 PM Virtual CoC Allocations Ranking Committee Meeting for COC NOFO and Supplemental NOFO: Closed Meeting, 11:00 - 3:00 PM @TCHC CoC Board and Leadership Council Approve Funding Recommendations Allocation Project Ranking for COC NOFO and Supplemental NOFO Posted to TCHC Website, Distributed to CoC Board & Applicants Final Notification of Application Status--"Included or Rejected" for COC NOFO and Supplemental NOFO CoC and Supplemental NOFO Project Budget Revisions Due in eSNAPS (if applicable) TCHC & CoC Applicants Review & Finalize Project Applications in eSNAPS TCHC Posts collaborative application and priority ranking lists for COC and Supplemental NOFO on Website TCHC submits CoC Applications for COC and Supplemental NOFOs in eSNAPS CoC and Supplemental NOFO Program Competitions Close CoC and Supplemental NOFO Competition Debrief Session with Applicants Version Notes: This is the 2ndversion of the competition timeline; dates subject to change pending future HUD communications. All times are local. # Revised Date 15 Monday, August 29, 2022 CoC Board of Directors Approves Local Ranking & Reallocation Policies TCHC notifies renewal projects of APR data clean up Renewal APR Data Cleanup Due 1 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, June 4, 2022 Thursday, June 14, 2022 16 2 Friday, September 2, 2022 3 17 HUD Issues Suplemental NOFO to Address Unsheltered Homelessness CoC Renewal Project Score Cards issued to CoC Project Contact 4 Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Monday, June 27, 2022 Wednesday, September 7, 2022 5 Called or E-vote on or before September 12, 2022 Deadline for submission of comments on Score Cards for CoC NOFO TCHC Issues Supplemental NOFO Program Competition Timeline 6 Friday, July 1, 2022 7 18 Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022 Tuesday, September 13, 2022 CoC Board of Directors Reviews and Modifies/Approves Plan to Address Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness with Severe Service Needs 4 19 Monday, July 25, 2022 Tuesday, September 13, 2022 CoC Advisory Council of Consumers Reviews and Modifies/Approves Plan to Address Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness with Severe Service Needs HUD Issues CoC Program NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability) TCHC Issues CoC Program Competition Timeline CoC NOFA and Supplemental NOFO Briefing; Virtual TCHC Issues CoC and Supplemental NOFO RFP 20 5 September 14, 2022 to September 20, 2022 Friday, August 5, 2022 21 8 Monday, Aug 1, 2022 Wednesday, September 21, 2022 9 Wednesday, Aug 3, 2022 Friday, August 5, 2022 22 10 Monday, September 26, 2022 11 Wedneday, August 3, 2022 23 Thursday, September 29, 2022 Thursday, September 29, 2022 CoC and Supplemental NOFO RFP for New Project Application, ZoomGrants TA Session, eSNAPS TA Session Virtual, 1:00 - 3:00 PM (Optional) Deadline for RFP questions for COC and Supplemental NOFO 12 24 Wednesday, August 10, 2022 25 13 Friday, August 26, 2022 Monday, November 21, 2022 CoC and Supplemental NOFO RFP for New Projects due in Zoom Grants and eSNAPS 14 Monday, August 29, 2022 4

CoC HUD Policy Priorities Ending homelessness for all persons. Use a Housing First approach. Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness. Improving System Performance. Partnering with Housing, Health, and Service Agencies. Racial Equity. Improving Assistance to LGBTQ+ Individuals. Persons with Lived Experience. Increasing Affordable Housing Supply. 5

Special NOFO Priorities Unsheltered Homelessness. Unsheltered Homelessness and Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness with Severe Service Needs in Rural Areas. Providing Assistance on Tribal Lands. Involving a Broad Array of Stakeholders in the CoC s Efforts to Reduce Homelessness. Advancing Equity. Use a Housing First approach. 6

TX-601 CoC Priorities All HUD priorities and: Dedicated PSH that is Sponsor-Based or Project-Based Projects to serve people with mental illness or substance use who cannot safely live in a normal apartment (SRO PSH, RRH, or Joint TH-RRH) Rapid Rehousing Geographic Distribution Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness within the TX-601 area. Projects that serve people with criminal records, sex offenders, behavioral health disorders 7

Consolidated Applications FY 2022 CoC Application and Special NOFO Application FY 2022 Project Applications for each project (both NOFOs) Priority Listing Reallocation Forms New Project Listing (Both NOFOs) Renewal Project Listing (CoC) CoC Planning HMIS Coordinated Entry 8

CoC Application Scoring CoC Coordination and Engagement 83 Points (96 Points FY21) Project Capacity, Review, and Ranking 30 Points (30 Points FY21) HMIS 9 Points (11 Points FY21) Point-In-Time Count 5 Points (3 Points FY21) System Performance 59 Points (23 Points FY21) Coordination with Housing and Healthcare 14 Points (10 Point B FY21) 25 Points (not eligible) 225 Available Points (CoC Merger Bonus Points) 9

Project Capacity, Review & Ranking (CoC) HUD will award up to 30 points to CoCs that demonstrate the existence of a coordinated, inclusive, and outcome-oriented community process for the solicitation, objective review, ranking and selection of project applications, and a process by which renewal projects are reviewed for performance and compliance with 24 CFR part 578. Objective Criteria System Performance Measures Comparable Databases to Evaluate Domestic Violence Providers. Rapid Return to Permanent Housing and Severity of Barriers Experienced by Program Participants Promote Racial Equity in the local CoC Process. Reallocating Projects Ranking and Selection Process 10

System Performance 59 Points CoC Coordination and Engagement 83 Points Inclusive Structure and Participation Criminalization Reducing the Number of Homeless Individuals and Families. Reduction in the Number of First Time Homeless. Length of Time Homeless. Successful Permanent Housing Placement or Retention Returns to Homelessness. Jobs and Income Growth. HMIS Performance Measures. Coordination with Federal, State, Local, Private, and Other Organizations Rapid Rehousing Mainstream Benefits and Other Assistance Ensuring Families are not Separated Utilizing Non-Congregate Sheltering CoC Collaboration Related to Children and Youth. Partnerships with Public Health Agencies Addressing the Needs of Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Centralized or Coordinated Assessment System Addressing the Needs of LGBTQ+ Individuals Promoting Racial Equity in Homelessness Response Public Housing Agencies. Involving Individuals with Lived Experience of Homelessness in Service Delivery and Decision Making and Provide Professional Development and Employment Opportunities Discharge Planning Housing First Street Outreach Increasing Affordable Housing Supply. 11

Special NOFO Application Scoring Project Capacity, Review, and Ranking 4 Points System Performance 18 Points CoC Coordination and Engagement 8 Points CoC Plan for Serving Individuals and Families Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness with Severe Service Needs 70 Points 30 Points (not eligible) 130 Available Points (Unsheltered Homelessness Bonus) 12

CoC Plan for Serving Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness with Severe Service Needs Plan Principles Funding will be designated to assist families and individuals currently experiencing homelessness who are unsheltered. Focusing on Permanent Supportive Housing Coordinated Entry HMIS Planning 13

Local Competition Renewal Projects Score Card (except projects without one year of operational data) eSNAPS Any Required Documentation Allocations Committee Ranking Workgroup Renewal projects initially ranked based on score Adjustments made per CoC Ranking Policy New Project RFP responses scored by committee and ranked based on the CoC Ranking Policy Submit Final Project Ranking Recommendations to CoC Board for review New Projects (CoC and Special NOFO) RFP Narrative Responses in Zoomgrants eSNAPS Any Required Documentation 14

Project Review HUD expects each CoC to implement a thorough review and oversight process at the local level for both new and renewal project applications submitted to HUD in the FY 2022 CoC Program Competition CoCs are expected to closely review information provided in each project application to ensure: all proposed program participants will be eligible for the program component type selected; the information provided in the project application and proposed activities are eligible and consistent with program requirements at 24 CFR part 578; each project narrative is fully responsive to the question being asked and that it meets all the criteria for that question as required by this NOFA; the data provided in various parts of the project application are consistent; and, all required attachments correspond to the list of attachments in e-snaps that must contain accurate and complete information What this means: TCHC staff will be providing more feedback and editorial comments on eSNAPS applications throughout the ESNAPS entry process. 15

Special NOFO Funding Process Based on CoC score the highest scoring CoC will have its rated and ranked projects that pass thresholds as of this NOFO conditionally selected for funding. HUD will select projects in this manner until no more funds are available. Tiered Funding Structure Ranking Policy HUD will continue to require Collaborative Applicants to rank all new & renewal projects into 2 tiers LOCAL POLICIES TX-601 Local Ranking Policy TX-601 Reallocation Policy 16

Tier 1- CoC Competition Tier 1 95% of TX-601 Annual Renewal Demand Projects in Tier 1 will be conditionally selected from the highest scoring CoC to the lowest scoring CoC (or until funding runs out), provided the projects pass both eligibility and threshold review 17

Tier 2 Tier 2: Difference between Tier 1 and maximum amount of funds CoC can apply for HUD will assign a point value to each project in Tier 2 Projects placed in Tier 2 will be assessed for eligibility and threshold requirements If a project application straddles the Tier 1 and Tier 2 funding line, HUD will conditionally select the project application up to the amount of funding that falls within Tier 1. Using the CoC score, and other factors described in Section II.B.11 of this NOFO, HUD may then fund the Tier 2 portion of the project. If HUD does not fund the Tier 2 portion of the project, HUD may award the project at the reduced amount, provided the project is still feasible with the reduced funding. Projects that fall into Tier 2 will be funded based on the assigned HUD point value and available funds. 18

Tier 2 HUD Score CoC Score: Up to 50 Points Direct proportion to score received on CoC Application CoC Project Ranking: Up to 40 Points Complex HUD Formula based on Tier 2 rank order and available funds (page 14 CoC NOFO) Commitment to Housing First: Up to 10 Points How Project Application demonstrates it is low barrier and prioritizes rapid placement & stabilization into PH No pre-conditions to entry HMIS & SSO CAS Projects receive 10 Points 19

Tiered Funding Structure for CoC NOFO Tier 1 TX-601: 95% of ARD Tier 2 TX-601: Not released As soon as these numbers are released by HUD, the RFP will be revised. Funding Available through Special NOFO TX-601 is eligible for $13,204,789 (0ver 3 years/$4,401,596 annual). 20

Eligible Projects for Special NOFO Based on the CoC Plan to Address Unsheltered Homelessness with Severe Service Needs Plan was presented to CoC Board on July 25th Funding will prioritize currently unsheltered Permanent Supportive Housing HMIS Coordinated Entry Planning 21

Renewal Project Expansion Renewal applicants may apply to expand current operations by adding units, beds, persons served, services provided to existing participants For expansion to be selected, renewal project application must also be selected for conditional funding Must articulate the part of the project being expanded Required to submit the following in eSNAPS Renewal project application for original project New project application with just expansion information Ensure the funding request is within allowable parameters 22

Renewal Projects for CoC NOFO Eligible renewal projects requesting rental assistance are permitted to request less than FMR if actual rent per unit under lease is less than FMR Applicant must provide copies of the leases to establish actual rent This is intended to reduce the number of projects that have large balances of unspent funds at the end of the operating year However, project applicants for rental assistance cannot request more than 100% of the FMR New projects must request full FMR amount per unit 23

New CoC Projects through Reallocation or Bonus Maximum Bonus Amount: TBD Reallocation amount: TBD Must be one of the following Permanent housing-permanent supportive housing (PH-PSH) projects that serve persons who meet the definition of DedicatedPLUS or persons experiencing chronic homelessness at the time of initial enrollment New permanent housing-rapid rehousing (PH-RRH) projects that will serve homeless individuals and families, including unaccompanied youth Joint TH and PH-RRH component to better serve homeless individuals and families, including individuals or families fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking Dedicated HMIS project for the costs at 24 CFR 578.37(a)(2) that can only be carried out by the HMIS Lead Supportive services only (SSO-CE) project to develop or operate a centralized or coordinated assessment system 24

New Projects from DV Bonus New projects that want to be considered for the DV Bonus, must be: Permanent Housing-Rapid re-housing projects dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking that are defined as homeless (24 CFR 578.3); Joint TH and PH-RRH component projects defined in Section III.B.2.q of this NOFO dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who are defined as homeless (24 CFR 578.3); or Supportive services only-coordinated entry project to implement policies, procedures, and practices that equip the CoC s coordinated entry to better meet needs of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking 25

New Projects from DV Bonus May only request 1 year of funding, but a grant term up to 18 months Any number of submissions per project type (RRH, RRH-TH, SSO-CE) provided each application is for at least $50,000 DV Bonus Expansion A CoC may apply to expand an existing renewal project that is not dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking so long as the DV Bonus funds for expansion are solely for additional units, beds, or services dedicated to persons eligible to be served with DV Bonus funding. HUD will conditionally select DV Bonus projects based on the criteria established in the NOFA If a DV Bonus project ranked in Tier 1 is selected with DV Bonus funds, the project will be removed from this tier and the projects below it will move up one rank position. However, if a new DV Bonus project is not selected with DV Bonus funds, the project will retain its ranked position Any project that indicated it would like to be considered as part of the DV Bonus but was not selected as part of the DV Bonus, will retain the ranking provided by the CoC and be considered as a normal ranked project 26

New Projects from DV Bonus HUD will award a point value to each project application combining both the CoC Application score and responses to the domestic violence bonus specific questions in the CoC Application using the following 100-point scale: Rapid Rehousing and Joint TH/PH-RRH SSO- Coordinated Entry (a) CoC Score. Up to 50 points in direct proportion to the score received on the CoC Application. (b) CoC Collaboration with Victim Service Providers. Up to 10 points (c) Need for the Project. Up to 10 points (d) Quality of the Project Applicant Experience. Up to 15 points (e) Demonstration of inclusion of victim- centered practices. Up to 8 points (f) Demonstration of plan to include survivors with lived expertise. Up to 7 points (a) CoC Score. Up to 50 points in direct proportion to the score received on the CoC Application. (b) CoC Collaboration with Victim Service Providers. Up to 10 points (c) Need for the Project. Up to 25 points (d) Demonstration of plan to include survivors with lived expertise. Up to 15 points 27

Consolidation Applicants may consolidate two or more eligible renewal projects into one (no more than ten) Projects must be held by the same recipient and be of the same project component type Budget line items for the consolidation must be the sum of the individual projects on GIW form The following characteristics will not be considered for consolidation outstanding audit or monitoring findings outstanding obligation to HUD that is in arrears unresolved construction delays a history of poor financial management/drawdown issues history of low occupancy levels, or lack experience in administering the project type other capacity issues. 28

Project Clarification Joint TH-RRH: Project that combines two existing program components transitional housing and permanent housing-rapid rehousing in a single project to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Entire project must adopt Housing First Participants may receive up to 24 months of total assistance The recipient must be able to provide both program components, including the units supported by the transitional housing component and the tenant-based rental assistance and services provided through the PH-RRH component. A program participant may choose to receive only the transitional housing unit or the assistance provided through the PH-RRH component, but the recipient must make both types of assistance available. 29

HUD CoC Threshold Requirements Threshold requirements Ineligible applicants Project Eligibility: Monitoring findings, OIG Investigation, routinely does not make quarterly drawdowns, late APR submission, etc Financial and management capacity to carry out the project Required Certifications Eligible participants HMIS participation Project Quality Thresholds: New Projects* Project Renewal Threshold: Renewal Projects Consistency with Consolidated Plan Environmental Requirements *SeeNOFA pg 48 30

Threshold Requirements Past Performance The ability to account for funds appropriately; Timely use of funds received from HUD; Timely submission and quality of reports submitted to HUD; Performance in assisting program participants to achieve and maintain independent living and records of success; Meeting program requirements; Meeting performance targets as established in the grant agreement; The applicant s organizational capacity to operate the project; Unwilling to accept technical assistance, made changes without HUD approval, or lost program site; and The number of persons to be served or targeted for assistance 31

Special NOFO Threshold Requirements Threshold requirements Ineligible applicants Project Eligibility: Monitoring findings, OIG Investigation, routinely does not make quarterly drawdowns, late APR submission, etc Financial and management capacity to carry out the project Required Certifications Eligible participants HMIS participation Project Quality Thresholds* Consistency with Consolidated Plan- Form HUD2991 must be completed and dated between June 22, 2022 and October 20, 2022. Environmental Requirements *SeeNOFA pg 24 32

Participant Eligibility Projects funded through this NOFA must have the following eligibility criteria for program participants. References to paragraphs of the definition of homelessness refer to the paragraphs listed under the definition of "homeless" in 24 CFR 578.3. All projects must participate in coordinated entry, and selection of program participants must be consistent with the CoC's Coordinated Entry process. As provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, youth aged 24 and under must not be required to provide third-party documentation that they meet the homeless definition in 24 CFR 578.3 as a condition for receiving services funded under this NOFA. Additionally, any youth-serving provider funded under this NOFA may serve unaccompanied youth aged 24 and under (or families headed by youth aged 24 and under) who have an unsafe primary nighttime residence and no safe alternative to that residence. HUD interprets youth-serving provider as a private nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to provide services to youth aged 24 and under and families headed by youth aged 24 and under. HUD interprets living in unsafe situations as having an unsafe primary nighttime residence and no safe alternative to that residence. These youth-related requirements supersede any conflicting requirements under this NOFA or the CoC Program rule. 33

New Project Applications-How to Apply Local RFP In ZoomGrants Released Week of August 3, 2022 All required information will be included in the TX-601 RFP Complete all required components as listed in the RFP Submit via ZoomGrants no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022 Please also ensure that all projects have a complete application in e-SNAPS no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022 Please hit Submit in eSNAPS once your project is complete 34

eSNAPS Info Returning project applicants should have the option to import renewal project application responses from prior competition Must be requested during registration of Renewal Funding Opportunity in eSNAPS Applicants must carefully review imported responses to ensure accuracy and a true representation of project activities First time renewal projects must complete the entire renewal project application New project applications must be completed in full and in line with new project application components permitted in the competition TCHC Staff is UNABLE to assist with eSNAPS technical issues (passwords, user accounts, etc). Must submit Ask A Question through HUD Portal 35

Required Documents: eSNAPS Project application, charts, narratives SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Supplement, Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Application Documentation of Applicant & Subrecipient Eligibility Applicant Certifications Form HUD-2880: Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable) Applicant Code of Conduct: Must be attached in eSNAPS or on file with HUD Form HUD-50070: Certification for a Drug-Free workplace Due in eSNAPS by Monday, August 29, 2022 by 5:00 pm 36

Technical Assistance Session Optional TA Workshop RFP Application eSNAPS ZoomGrants Tuesday August 10, 2022 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 37

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