Homeless Emergency Aid Program
The Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) aims to address immediate homeless challenges by providing $500 million in one-time flexible block grants to local governments. The program includes specific criteria, timelines, and application processes to ensure efficient fund distribution and support for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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Homeless Emergency Aid Program JULY 11, 2018
Homeless Emergency Aid Program $500 million to local governments One-time flexible block grants Intended to address immediate homeless challenges
HEAP Distribution $250M $100M $150M City / City that is also a County Continuum of Care Continuum of Care % of Population > 330,000 homeless population PIT Ranges
HEAP Eligibility Criteria Declaration of shelter crisis before award For COC allocations, demonstrate coordination between receiving cities/counties
HEAP Draft Timeline Statutory Requirements: Applications for 1stround submitted NLT 12/31/2018 Round 1 funds disbursed NLT 1/31/2019 Applications for 2ndround submitted NLT 4/30/2019 Round 2 funds disbursed NLT 5/31/2019 Round 3 TBD Grant Management Goals: Applications available as possible Applications / Disbursements made on a rolling basis Funds disbursed as quickly as possible
HEAP Draft Timeline July Aug Spt Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Onboard Staff NOFA Open App Review Round 1 Notification of Awd Contract Executed Disburse Payment NOFA Open App Review Round 2 Notification of Awd Contract Executed Disburse Payment Note: 50% obligated by 1/1/20; 100% obligated by 6/30/21
HEAP Application Online collection form Automated when possible Drop-down menus to ensure data integrity Identical information between two applications Continuums of Care Cities
HEAP Application Option to apply for one, two, or three blocks of funding Designate proposed activity by jurisdiction to ensure shelter crisis criteria met Expenditure planning will support reporting requirements
HEAP Application Submit application to receive Applicant ID # Email eligible criteria documents to HCFC Front-load payee forms to reduce processing time Available prior to NOFA to encourage / support early applicants
