The Mississippi Balance of State Continuum of Care (BoS) by way of Mississippi United to End Homelessness (MUTEH Inc.) is requesting proposals from qualified and professional individuals or technology design/consulting firms to work with the Homeless Information Management Systems (HMIS) Committee in developing or procuring a mobile application to assist with street outreach efforts across a 71-county coverage area in rural Mississippi.
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An Introduction to Human Trafficking for Housing Providers Webinar – March 26, 2020 – 3:00 PM EDT
Registration is now open for the An Introduction to Human Trafficking for Housing Providers webinar presented by the Freedom Network Training Institute Housing Training and Technical Assistance Project.
VA Releases Grant and Per Diem Program NOFAs
On February 18, 2020, VA's GPD Program published a NOFA in the Federal Register. This NOFA provides approximately $40 million in funding for eligible organizations to provide transitional housing beds utilizing the TIP housing model for Veterans who are homeless or at risk for becoming homeless.
HUD Awards Nearly $2.2 Billion To Local Homeless Programs
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced nearly $2.2 billion in grants to support thousands of local homeless assistance programs across the nation.
2020 HMIS Data Standards Begin on October 1, 2019
The HMIS Data Manual supports data collection and reporting efforts of HMIS Lead Agencies, CoCs, HMIS Lead Agencies, HMIS System Administrators, and HMIS Users to help them understand the data elements that are required in an HMIS to meet participation and reporting requirements established by HUD and the federal partners.
VOCM to Host Case Management Conference
Voice of Calvary Ministries is preparing to host its first ever case management conference in November! The conference theme is entitled: "Case Management to Self-Sufficiency".
Press Release: Mississippi Balance of State Seeks Applicants for HUD Homeless Program Funding In 2020-2021
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Download PDF Version Here) The Mississippi Balance of State CoC (BoS), a group whose membership includes the majority of homeless service providers in Mississippi, is conducting a funding application competition. The BoS’s target area includes all the state, excluding the Jackson Urbanized area and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The BoS … Continue reading Press Release: Mississippi Balance of State Seeks Applicants for HUD Homeless Program Funding In 2020-2021
CoC NOFA FY 2019: What’s New and How to Build Upon Your Work to End Homelessness
In this webinar USICH Policy Director Susan Pourciau and Policy Analyst Katie Jennings provide a high-level overview of HUD’s FY 2019 CoC Program NOFA, including policy priorities, scoring, and key changes from the FY 2018 NOFA. They also offer key considerations and resources for communities as they embark upon the FY 2019 Application Process. CoC … Continue reading CoC NOFA FY 2019: What’s New and How to Build Upon Your Work to End Homelessness
DEADLINE EXTENDED: 2019 ESG NOFA & APPLICATION
Mississippi Home Corporation is seeking interested organizations of the availability of Emergency Solutions Grant funds to provide housing assistance to homeless or nearly homeless Mississippians. The Emergency Solutions Grants program is a competitive grant that awards funds to private nonprofit organizations, cities, and counties in the State of Mississippi. The ESG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is administered by Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC).
MUTEH to Host the 2019 Rapid Rehousing Institute
MUTEH Inc. will host The Rapid Rehousing Institute on June 6th-7th, 2019 for non-profits, state agencies, and faith-based organizations, to build capacity with agency staff and organizational structure to better serve homeless population.