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.
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HUD Releases 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report
WASHINGTON - Today (Tuesday, 1/7/20), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its 2019 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress.
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.
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
SAMHSA to host “Virtual Summit” on Homelessness, Serious Mental illness, and Substance Use Disorders
On August 7 and 8, 10:30-5:00 (ET), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will host a virtual summit called "The Way Home" to discuss cutting-edge strategies and emerging best practices for ending homelessness among individuals with serious mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders (SMI/SUD). Online Attendees will have the chance to earn … Continue reading SAMHSA to host “Virtual Summit” on Homelessness, Serious Mental illness, and Substance Use Disorders
The FY 2019 CoC Program Competition is Now Open
The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition has been posted to the FY 2019 CoC Program Competition: Funding Availability page on the HUD Exchange. Additional resources are available on the e-snaps page on the HUD Exchange.
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).
Save the Date: 2019 Mississippi Housing and Community Development – Housing Conference
Save the Date Date: June 24 – 26, 2019Location: Vicksburg Convention Center1600 Mulberry St.,Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180 June 24th – *Pre-Conference Trainings HUD Presentations on Lead Safety and Hazard Control Grants.Best Practices for Realtors and Property ManagersMCFAC Financial Education Boot CampHeir Property – Avoiding the Pitfalls June 25th & 26th Workshops Presentations from the Federal Reserve, FNMA, FHLMC, Rural LISC, USDA, … Continue reading Save the Date: 2019 Mississippi Housing and Community Development – Housing Conference
NHIP Ranks Homeless Continua of Care
The NHIP has completed a ranking of Homeless Continuums of Care using data from system performance measures submitted in 2017. The rankings divide CoCs into Higher, Average and Lower Performers with separate rankings for each of the three (3) geographic divisions of Continuums. The NHIP cautions against reading too much into the ranking since many … Continue reading NHIP Ranks Homeless Continua of Care
Five Takeaways from HUD’s 2018 Homeless Count
Homelessness ticked up slightly in 2018. A 0.3 percent increase in HUD’s Point-in-Time (PIT) count was the headline from December’s Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR). However, there were five other important takeaways from the release.