1 WHAT’S NEW, DOC? 2008 SuperNOFA

2 Major Changes for 2008 Page of the NOFA e-snaps is the new electronic registration and application process Each CoC can create multiple Samaritan Bonus projects The Exhibit One (CoC) application is scored on a 100 point scale rather than a 60 point scale

3 Major Changes for 2008 Page of the NOFA New demonstration program: Rapid Re-Housing for Families S+C and new SRO’s cannot exceed 100% of the fair market rent (FMR) amount

4 Major Changes for 2008 Page of the NOFA Reallocation process –may be used to create new HMIS projects as well as new PH projects –cannot be used to supplement Samaritan or Rapid Re-Housing programs Only one applicant per CoC for HMIS dedicated grants

5 Major Changes for 2008 Page of the NOFA HMIS funds within the training/technical assistance line item can be used for travel, hotel and per diem costs associated with HMIS training/TA

6 Major Changes for 2008 Page of the NOFA There is a possibility that SHP renewal projects with leasing may be given up to a 4% increase, if funds allow

7 Major Changes for 2008 Funds may be awarded to rehab leased property (p ) –recipient must have a 25+ year lease with landowner –landowner cannot be the applicant, project sponsor, parent or affiliated organization –landowner must execute and record a use and repayment covenant

8 Major Changes for 2008 NEW S+C projects do not have to begin rental assistance within 12 months of award notice (P ) CoC’s cannot use available preliminary pro rata need (PPRN) to supplement Samaritan Bonus or Rapid Re-Housing funding request (p )

9 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Demonstration project The purpose is to successfully move homeless families quickly to independent housing (subsidized or unsubsidized) after receiving short term leasing assistance. Intended to serve families with dependent children who all are living on the streets or in an emergency shelter

10 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Applicants for Rapid Re-Housing Grants –Can only apply through a CoC that has a centralized intake system for families with children “a single point of entry that is standardized across the CoC and has the responsibility of assessing and screening homeless households into appropriate housing placements and service needs”

11 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Applicants for Rapid Re-Housing Grants must have and describe: –how the type, scale, and location of the centralized intake system will meet participant needs –one assessment tool to assess all families a plan that describes how this tool will ensure that households are placed appropriately

12 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Applicants for Rapid Re-Housing Grants must have and describe: –experience maintaining an affordable housing stock and forming relationships with landlords –its connections with mainstream, community based social services –past successful performance for existing projects that serve homeless families

13 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Population Served –households with dependent children –currently live in emergency shelter or on the streets and have lived there for at least seven consecutive days

14 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Population Served –the family will be able to sustain housing by itself at the end of the Rapid Re-Housing assistance –must have at least one moderate barrier to housing

15 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Moderate barriers to housing include: Temporary financial strain Inadequate employment or loss of employment Inadequate childcare resources Ability to overcome low level education or low command of English language Minimal mental health issues Poor rental and credit history

16 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Requested grant must have a three year term Each eligible CoC can submit one application

17 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Each project can request up to 30% of PPRN (twice the maximum amount that can be requested for the Samaritan Bonus)

18 Minnesota CoC Rapid Re-housing Amounts CoCPPRNMaximum Rapid Re-Housing Hennepin$5,552,626$1,665,788 Ramsey$2,871,246$861,374 Southeast$847,554$254,266

19 Continued All amounts are for 3 years CoCPPRNMaximum Rapid Re-Housing DaNoka$404,264$121,279 Northeast$165,613$49,684 Central$710,346$213,104

20 Continued All amounts are for 3 years CoCPPRNMaximum Rapid Re-Housing Northwest$260,154$78,046 West Central$284,771$85,431 St. Louis County $1,797,989$539,397

21 Continued All amounts are for 3 years CoCPPRNMaximum Rapid Re-Housing Scott/Carver Washington “Scarvington” $242,171$72,651 Southwest$414,421$124,326

22 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Will follow SHP program requirements for transitional housing programs but there are a few exceptions…

23 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Exceptions to SHP requirements: –Homelessness definition more restrictive –eligible program activities are leasing, administration, and supportive services –Grantee must be willing to participate in the project evaluation

24 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Exceptions to SHP requirements: For supportive services, maximum funding is 30% of total amount eligible for leasing and supportive services Maximum supportive services amount =.3 (supportive services + leasing)

25 Rapid Re-Housing Example Calculation Hennepin County maximum total Rapid Re-Housing amount is $1,665,788 Calculate admin: 5% of $1,665,788 is $83,289 Calculate total amount for leasing and supportive services: –$1,665,788 - $83,289 = $1,582,499 Calculate maximum amount for supportive services: –30% of $1,582,499 is $474,750 –Remaining amount is for leasing

26 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Eligible Supportive Services housing placement case management legal assistance literacy training job training mental health services childcare services substance abuse services

27 Rapid Re-Housing Page of the NOFA Each household can receive only one episode of assistance Each family receives assistance for either: –3 – 6 months OR –12 – 15 months –Maximum of 18 months

28 Rapid Re-Housing Scoring Page of the NOFA Scored separately from CoC score. 200 points is the maximum score for the Rapid Re-Housing portion –100 from COC’s Score –100 from Rapid Re-housing score

29 Rapid Re-Housing Scoring Page of the NOFA Project Score will be added to CoC score for final ranking of Rapid Re- Housing projects. –Example: If CoC score is 82 and Rapid Re-Housing score is 68, then the final Rapid Re-Housing score would be 150

30 Rapid Re-Housing Scoring Experience operating RRH projects25 points Applicant assessment process20 points Applicant relationship with mainstream social services 15 points Leasing and landlord relationship experience 15 points Existence of centralized intake20 points CoC HMIS bed coverage rate 5 points Total100 points

Exhibit One Scoring Page of the NOFA CoC Exhibit 1 now scored on 100 point scale rather than 60 point scale Need is still accounted for through the Pro Rata Need process Some new section names

Exhibit One Scoring Page of the NOFA CoC Housing, Services, and Structure went from 33.3% of possible points to 16% Homeless Needs and Data is new--- accounts for 24% of points Strategic Planning and Performance both relatively unchanged Housing emphasis slightly decreased from 20% to 18%

Exhibit One Scoring Page of the NOFA CoC Housing, Services, and Structure 14/100 14% 20/60 (includes 5 points for HMIS) 33.3% Homeless Needs and Data 24/100 24% N/A

Exhibit One Scoring Page of the NOFA Strategic Planning 16/100 16% 10/ % Coc Performance 28/100 28% 18/60 30% Housing Emphaiss 18/100 18% 12/60 20%

35 Fair Housing Requirements Page of the NOFA Each applicant and sponsor must affirmatively further fair housing: –maintain records of the actions it takes to affirmatively further fair housing –make info available about the existence and location of facilities/services that are accessible to disabled persons –take reasonable steps to inform eligible persons that the project exists and that they may apply for housing and/or services

36 Energy Star Page of the NOFA All applicants encouraged to use energy star appliances in: –new construction/rehabilitation projects –current housing stock or community facilities –look for the energy star labels

37 Important Info esnaps ( ) Mpls HUD Office –Joe 2157, Mary 2102, Sara 2103, Tom