1. Mountainland Continuum of Care
HUD grant orientation
July 31, 2017, 1:00 PM

2. Agenda Welcome and introductions Background
Continuum of Care collaborative application
HUD priorities
New project funding opportunity
Selection process for 2017
Timeline
To-do list

3. Background Continuum of Care There are three CoCs in Utah.
This orientation is about the CoC grant process
Total possible funding for the Mountainland CoC is $ 1,240,359
The funding for renewal projects is $1,009,783
The possible bonus funding is $94,585
PPRN is $1,576,416 (area need estimates totaled)

4. CoC Collaborative Application
Community-wide application
Submitted to HUD by United Way of Utah County.
CoC staff provide training and technical support to applicants
Information is pulled from HMIS, agencies, and others
If funded, HUD contracts go directly to applicants (not UW)
Grant covers CoC planning, governance structure, performance, and strategic planning.

5. HUD Priorities End homelessness for all persons
subpopulations to focus on include veterans, youth, families, and those experiencing chronic homelessness
Create a systemic response to homelessness
focus on length of time homeless, returns to homelessness, exits to permanent housing, and coordinated entry
Strategically allocate resources
improve resource utilization by reviewing project quality, performance, and cost effectiveness
Use a Housing First approach

6. HUD Funding for New Projects
Funding for new projects may be created by:
Using the permanent housing bonus: $94,585
Bonus projects may be:
New permanent supportive housing for 100% chronic homeless individuals and families (DedicatedPLUS)
New rapid rehousing that serves homeless families and individuals
Coming directly from the streets or emergency shelter
Coming directly from transitional housing, AND before entering TH were in places not meant for human habitation
Coming directly from institution (90 days or less), AND before entry came from places not meant for human habitation
Persons fleeing domestic violence situations and other persons that meet the definition of homelessness

7. HUD Funding for New Projects
Funding for new projects may also be created by reallocation
New permanent supportive housing projects dedicated to serving chronic homeless individuals and families (DedicatedPLUS)
New rapid rehousing projects (Category 1 & 4 eligibility)
New rapid rehousing/transitional housing projects (Category 1&4 eligibility)
New supportive services only project specifically for coordinated assessment
New dedicated Homeless Management Information System to be carried out by the HMIS lead

8. Scoring and Selection Process
HUD will continue the Tier 1 and Tier 2 funding process in 2017
Tier 1 is equal to 94% of the CoC’s ARD which is $949,196
Tier 2 is the difference between Tier 1 and the ARD plus any amount available for the permanent housing bonus = $155,172
CoC scoring criteria (see Rank and Review Criteria handout)

9. HUD Scoring and Selection Process
HUD will award a point value to each new and renewal project that is in Tier 2 using a 100-point scale:
CoC Score: Up to 50 points in direct proportion to the score received on the CoC Application.
CoC Project Ranking: Up to 40 points for the CoC’s ranking of the project applications.
Commitment to Housing First: Up to 10 points for how the permanent housing project commits to applying the Housing First model.

10. New Project Applications
New project applications must provide:
A description of the proposed project including the population/subpopulation it will serve
The type of housing and services that will be provided
The budget activities that are being requested to be carried out

11. Timeline for New Project Applications – page 1
HUD Notice of Fund Availability posted June 14th
Mountainland CoC funding competition opened July 17th
Orientations for new projects – July 31st
A letter of intent for renewal projects due by August 3rd
New and renewal applications are two part – the supplemental application and the e-snaps application – and are due by 11:59 pm August 22nd. You must update or complete the e-snaps Profile.

12. Timeline for New Project Applications – page 2
Review and Ranking Committee will review all applications the week of August 9th
CoC will rank the new and renewal projects at the CoC meeting on August 24th
CoC staff will review all applications between August 22nd and Sept. 6th and work with agencies to make any needed changes to clarify

13. CoC Collaborative Application Timeline – page 1
Registration completed within required timeframe
Completed and submitted the GIW within timeframe
Review of debrief of 2017 application
Develop the sections of the collaborative application in partnership with stakeholders between – August 31-September 15th.
Acquire all required attachments by September 15.
Public posting of project selections and ranking on Sept. 5th

14. CoC Collaborative Application Timeline – page 2
Public posting of initial draft of collaborative application on September 15th for CoC and stakeholder feedback until September 22nd.
Final collaborative application and project listing completed by Sept. 22nd.
Submission of collaborative application and project listing in e- snaps by end of day Sept. 22nd (HUD deadline Sept. 28)

15. To-Do List (see Simple Applicant Guide)
See if this competition is right for you
Does your organization meet all the thresholds?
2. Project type, project term
3. Budget
4. Are you enrolled to receive federal funding?
5. Download all instructions
Get started in e-snaps!

16. Resources CoC Program - www.hudexchange.info/programs/coc/
Training and Resources:
E-snaps helps -
CoC FAQs -
Ask a question –
HUD NOFA General Section –
Visit the following website to join the listserve:

17. Resources
CoC Program interim rule (24 CFR part 578 published July 31, at 77 CFR 45422)
CoC Program Components and Eligible Costs
eligible-costs/
E-snaps login –
CoC Program -
CoC Program Toolkit -