FY25 HUD Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

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  • A. HUD does not explicitly state what would be considered sufficient.   We will be submitting a question to HUD via AAQ to see if we can get additional clarification

    Evidence would include an MOU or partnership agreement.

  • A. Non DV Bonus projects are capped at  $200,000.

  • A. According to Eligible supportive services in the CoC program include assessment of services, moving costs, case management, childcare, education services, employment assistance and job training, food, housing search and counseling services, legal services, life skills training, mental health services, outpatient health services, outreach services, substance use treatment, transportation, and utility deposits.  24 § 578.53(a)(1)
    There are different supportive service types for different project types.

    https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/part-578/section-578.77#p-578.77(b)

  • A. According to 24 § CFR 578.77 the minimum is $0, as an occupancy charge is not required.

    If your project includes occupancy charges they can not exceed the highest of:

    (1) 30 percent of the family's monthly adjusted income
    (2) 10 percent of the family's monthly income; or
    (3) If the family is receiving payments for welfare assistance from a public agency and a part of the payments.

    https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/part-578/section-578.77#p-578.77(b)

  • A. Yes, just reach out to grants@aceh.org to request it.

  • A. It is a valid type of onsite treatment. Here is a **.gov reference. As long as its being provided by audio or video format. https://data.hrsa.gov/tools/medicare/telehealth

  • A. HUD does not explicitly state what would be considered sufficient.   We will be submitting a question to HUD via AAQ to see if we can get additional clarification

  • A. New project is defined as not having CoC funding.

  • A. HUD does not explicitly state what would be considered a standard for treatment.  The CoC would be looking to HUDs guidance. We have submitted an AAQ to seek clarification.

  • A. Please see here what is allowable for an SSO project interaction with another CoC project?

  • A. SSO-CE and TH are eligible.

  • A. You can use cash, in-kind services, donated goods, staff time, or third-party commitments.

    https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-V/subchapter-C/part-578/subpart-F/section-578.73

  • A. Once we have the project ranking, we will reach out to the providers and see what they are doing/willing to do.
    If you aren't sure about this question, don't let it be a barrier to apply.

  • A. We don't have the exact figure but its based on an FMR rent increase for rental assistance budget line item.

  • A. Applicants can provide certification from a licensed CPA that the organization meets each component of the definition of a private nonprofit organization as defined by 24 CFR 578.3 which states under the definition for Private nonprofit organization:

    (1) No part of the net earnings of which inure to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual;
    (2) That has a voluntary board;
    (3) That has a functioning accounting system that is operated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or has designated a fiscal agent that will maintain a functioning accounting system for the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and
    (4) That practices nondiscrimination in the provision of assistance.
    A private nonprofit organization does not include governmental organizations, such as public housing agencies.

    In lieu of a final determination letter from the IRS granting them 501(c)(3) status, the applicant  would upload this to the nonprofit screen of their Project Applicant Profile.

Our community has an opportunity to develop a strong, competitive, collaborative application for HUD Continuum of Care grants.

This year’s Notice of Funding Opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development looks much different than past ones and has new restrictions on project types (and a few new ones!). 

We want to ensure our community is aligned early and prepared to develop a strong application that centers the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.

Organizations and agencies that serve our Anchorage neighbors experiencing homelessness are invited to take part as is anyone who wants to help develop our community grant application.

The CoC grant program is the chief federal mechanism funding local projects that serve those who have been experiencing homelessness.

About the program competition