1. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition1 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) 2005 Competition April 5, 2005 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) 2005 Competition April 5, 2005

2. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition2 Today’s Broadcast - 2005 Overview Renewal of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Grants New Permanent Housing Projects in Non-Formula Areas SPNS Demonstration Grants for Transitional Projects Renewal of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Grants New Permanent Housing Projects in Non-Formula Areas SPNS Demonstration Grants for Transitional Projects

3. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition3 Electronic submissions Threshold Reviews on PSH Renewals Rating Criteria for New and Continuing Projects Leveraging requirements Today’s Broadcast - 2005 NOFA Learning Objectives

4. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition4 HOPWA Program Purpose To provide states and localities with the resources and incentives to devise long-term comprehensive strategies for meeting the housing and related supportive service needs of low-income persons with HIV/AIDS.

5. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition5 HOPWA Client Outcomes HOPWA resources are used to assist low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families establish or maintain stable housing, reduce their risks of homelessness and improve their access to healthcare and other support.

6. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition6 2005 Available Funding Formula Grants in 122 St/local: $251 million National Technical Assistance: $2 million This Competition: $37 million (includes $9 million in FY2004) Formula Grants in 122 St/local: $251 million National Technical Assistance: $2 million This Competition: $37 million (includes $9 million in FY2004)

7. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition7 Sec. I Description with Definitions Includes Permanent Housing (legal rights to continued occupancy) PH projects show at least 51% of funds dedicated to this purpose For expiring grants (in FY05 or by 9/21/06) by term of grant agreement Includes Permanent Housing (legal rights to continued occupancy) PH projects show at least 51% of funds dedicated to this purpose For expiring grants (in FY05 or by 9/21/06) by term of grant agreement

8. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition8 Sec. I Description with Definitions SPNS Demonstration Grants (Transitional, Short-term or Emergency housing efforts that lead to Permanent Housing at the end of the grant) Transitional Housing involves housing intended to facilitate movement of clients to permanent housing within 24 months

9. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition9 Sec. II Award Information - Awards for 3 year performance contracts potential for renewal of PSH projects but not for SPNS demo TH grants max. grant amount at $1.43 million 30-36 grants expected to be awarded

10. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition10 Sec. III Eligibility Covers eligibility As Renewals As New and Continuing Applicants As Non-Profit applicants or sponsors

11. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition11 Sec. III Eligibility Describes 11 program requirements: performance output and outcome goals use of the logic model agreements on maintaining permanent housing obligation of grant funds development and operational benchmarks

12. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition12 Performance Goals - Outputs for Housing Assistance Number of housing units or households assisted during each of 3 years of grant operations Commitments detailed in the new budget form for the grant and for each sponsor

13. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition13 Performance Goals - Client Outcomes Achieving housing stability, reduced risks of homelessness, and improved access to healthcare and other support Annual housing assessment

14. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition14 Eligible Activities for Renewals Approved current activities with on- going costs, e.g. rental assistance Includes operating costs for facilities or community residences developed in the original grant No new activities or new housing sites or development

15. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition15 Eligible Activities for All Applicants PH focus with efforts to access mainstream services Limits on services (35%) & other healthcare limits apply, e.g. not funding medications Grantee & Project Sponsor administrative costs include data collection & evaluation efforts for annual reporting

16. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition16 Eligible Activities for All Applicants Defines: Permanent Housing Placement Services to include application fees, credit reviews, & reasonable security deposits not exceeding 2 months Does not include other move-in items e.g. furniture, unit repairs (which may be leveraged)

17. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition17 Sec. IV Application and Submission Requirements Grants.gov process for electronic submission help at support@grants.gov 800-518-GRANTS Grants.gov process for electronic submission help at support@grants.gov 800-518-GRANTS

18. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition18 Sec. IV Application and Submission Requirements Documents in e-grants or electronic facsimile SF-424 & Survey, Logic Model, Con Plan Cert, Cert on RC/EZ/EC-II if applicable, Disclosures & Lobbying, and App receipt & comments.

19. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition19 Sec. IV Application and Submission Requirements HOPWA Application Budget (2-part form) & Certifications Narratives for each section Proof of Nonprofit status of applicants and sponsors (except renewals with the same project team) Documentation of leveraging

20. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition20 Sec. IV Application and Submission Requirements Scanned copies or electronic facsimile (see General Sec. IV.F) Only attachments, such as leveraging letters, certifications, nonprofit status documentation With cover form HUD-96011

21. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition21 Sec. IV Application and Submission Requirements HOPWA NOFA Application Submission Date for All Types May 27, 2005 Waiver of e-grant (April 28*) for cause (see General Sec. IV.F) Copy of materials at Grants.gov * Submission date corrected on slide HOPWA NOFA Application Submission Date for All Types May 27, 2005 Waiver of e-grant (April 28*) for cause (see General Sec. IV.F) Copy of materials at Grants.gov * Submission date corrected on slide

22. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition22 Eligible Applicants/Sponsors: Long-term Projects in Non-formula Areas (LT)Long-term Projects in Non-formula Areas (LT) Only States and local governments Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS)Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) States and local governments Non-profit organizations Long-term Projects in Non-formula Areas (LT)Long-term Projects in Non-formula Areas (LT) Only States and local governments Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS)Special Projects of National Significance (SPNS) States and local governments Non-profit organizations

23. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition23 Grant Size --$1.3 million Maximum grant for proposed activities with tie to current BLI for renewals 100% up to 120% with leveraging Add administrative costs (includes data collections & reporting), up to 3% Grantee & up to 7% Project Sponsors Maximum grant for proposed activities with tie to current BLI for renewals 100% up to 120% with leveraging Add administrative costs (includes data collections & reporting), up to 3% Grantee & up to 7% Project Sponsors

24. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition24 Eligible Activities & Limits Defined activities with housing outputs in budget form with descriptions in narratives (not allowing for future RFP) Housing Assistance with focus on PH or linkages to PH: through housing subsidies in housing facilities and community residences Defined activities with housing outputs in budget form with descriptions in narratives (not allowing for future RFP) Housing Assistance with focus on PH or linkages to PH: through housing subsidies in housing facilities and community residences

25. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition25 Outreach to Special Populations (not a rating criteria) Veterans Chronically Homeless and/or other homeless persons

26. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition26 Supportive Services With limit at 35% of program activities Not including medications Leveraging of other mainstream service funds (tie to BLI for renewals or rating criteria for new projects)

27. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition27 Housing Information & Other Services Information for clients on available housing Not additional Resource Identification/Technical Assistance (see national TA support) and No personal items, entertainment, financial assistance, vehicles

28. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition28 Housing Assistance In Facility-based Housing: Acquisition & new construction Lease Rehabilitation Operating Costs for housing In Facility-based Housing: Acquisition & new construction Lease Rehabilitation Operating Costs for housing

29. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition29 Housing Assistance In Housing Subsidies: Tenant-based rental assistance Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility payments In Housing Subsidies: Tenant-based rental assistance Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility payments

30. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition30 Application Budget Summary (all applicants) Form HUD-40110-B (10/2004)

31. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition31 Detailed Project Budget and Housing Outputs (each organization) Form HUD-40110-B (10/2004)

32. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition32 Example: Sponsor of Community Residence

33. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition33 Questions & Answers

34. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition34 Sec. V Application Review Information Threshold reviews for expiring PSH renewals Competitive Rating & Ranking for New & Continuing Applications Threshold reviews for expiring PSH renewals Competitive Rating & Ranking for New & Continuing Applications

35. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition35 Threshold Review for Renewal Applications Permanent supportive housing projects under prior HOPWA award Must show measurable progress in meeting requirements and Avoid weak performance, such as not expending more than 50% of funds by submission date (May 27)

36. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition36 Renewal Applications Grants now expiring under grant agreement terms Same team of organizations (unless change of sponsor is justified and new sponsor has sufficient capacity, a minimum of 14 of 20 points)

37. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition37 Renewal Applications Updated plans and goals to be achieved Renewable activities Budget Line Items (BLI) adjusted to plans, allowance for 120% over current (if services requested, must show equal leveraging of other supportive services commitments)

38. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition38 Renewal Applications Includes an Executive Summary and synopsis: Overview of main components any updated elements annual housing output for the next year Grantee/sponsor contacts

39. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition39 Renewal Applications Provision of Current PSH Narrative demonstrate how your project provides permanent supportive housing through HOPWA Describe planned performance benchmarks, and how your current project has been meeting your goals

40. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition40 Renewal Applications Achieving New Results and Program Evaluation identify the housing benefits or outcomes of your Renewal program address your evaluation plan or method of collecting data on HUD program measures

41. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition41 Renewal Applications Leveraging for supportive service requests If your renewal project requests funding for supportive services, your application will be reviewed for leverage. demonstrate evidence of commitments from other state, local, federal, or private resources to provide additional supportive services Allows for BLI increases to 120% from current grants BLI for continuing activities

42. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition42 Renewal Applications Limits on supportive service requests Limits of 35% of the maximum activity cost at $455,000

43. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition43 Competitive Rating and Ranking for New and Continuing Applications Long-term Projects for Permanent Housing in Non-Formula Areas SPNS Demonstration Grants for Transitional Projects

44. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition44 New and Continuing Applications 100 rating points available 2 bonus points RC/EZ/EC-II 75 points minimum required along with minimum of 14 of 20 points for capacity

45. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition45 Rating Criteria New Projects Capacity (20) Need (15) Soundness of Approach (45) Leveraging (10) Achieving Results (10) Capacity (20) Need (15) Soundness of Approach (45) Leveraging (10) Achieving Results (10)

46. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition46 Factor 1: Capacity of the Applicant and Project Sponsors (20 pts) HUD will consider your: ability to develop & operate programs past experience experience in monitoring & evaluating programs prior performance with HUD HUD will consider your: ability to develop & operate programs past experience experience in monitoring & evaluating programs prior performance with HUD

47. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition47 Factor 2: Need/Extent of Problem (15 pts) Description of unmet housing need in your area, shown in Con Plans, Cont. of Care or other plans Involving a comprehensive and coordinated approach Shown in sound & reliable data AIDS cases from CDC data Description of unmet housing need in your area, shown in Con Plans, Cont. of Care or other plans Involving a comprehensive and coordinated approach Shown in sound & reliable data AIDS cases from CDC data

48. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition48 Factor 3: Soundness of Approach (45 pts) (15 pts) Responsiveness: Address unmet housing need through the provision of housing activities with related operational plans and support. (5 pts) Coordination: Coordinated project activities with other organizations to complement efforts, and access other mainstream support (15 pts) Responsiveness: Address unmet housing need through the provision of housing activities with related operational plans and support. (5 pts) Coordination: Coordinated project activities with other organizations to complement efforts, and access other mainstream support

49. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition49 Factor 3: Soundness of Approach (5 pts) Public Policy Priorities: Visitability & Universal design; nonprofit grassroots community-based organizations, including faith-based; Energy Star; regulatory barriers questionnaire

50. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition50 Factor 3: Soundness of Approach (20 pts) Model & Demonstration Qualities: Service delivery model for managing & evaluating planned efforts, with other special features, including support for chronic homeless, innovative qualities to benefit or expand HOPWA knowledge

51. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition51 Factor 4: Leveraging and Sustainability (10 pts) For 5 points, commitments of resources to your project in signed documentation; and with equal leveraging on service requests State & Local Funds Private Funds In-kind resources

52. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition52 Factor 4: Leveraging For 5 points, a plan with resources for sustaining efforts after the use of the federal grant

53. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition53 Factor 5: Achieving Results and Program Evaluation (10 pts) Setting benchmarks & indicators that implement the HOPWA output and outcome goals Evaluation plans for objective measurement of achievements and use of results Logic Model

54. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition54 New Project Applications Narratives responsive to the rating criteria Budget requests and output plans Leveraging commitments Certifications, nonprofit status documentation, other required forms Logic Model

55. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition55 Sec VI Award Administration Conditional-selection Award modifications

56. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition56 Helpful Hints Read and study the NOFA for HOPWA and the General Section Clarity in your presentations Check consistency, completeness of plans, accuracy of budgets and leveraged documentation Keep within program limits Don’t be late

57. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition57 Grants.gov Applications Submission Date -- May 27, 2005 Help at support@grants.gov 800-518-GRANTS

58. 2005 HOPWA Grant Competition58 For More Information Office of HIV/AIDS Housing HOPWA@HUD.GOV HUD Website for AIDS Housing http://www.hud.gov/cpd/offices/ aidshousing For area formula programs see local/index.cfm Office of HIV/AIDS Housing HOPWA@HUD.GOV HUD Website for AIDS Housing http://www.hud.gov/cpd/offices/ aidshousing For area formula programs see local/index.cfm