CoC Application

LAST UPDATED: Monday, August 8th, 2022

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Description

MS Balance of State CoC is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Continuum of Care funding cycle. This funding will renew/fund projects that have end dates in 2023 and continue through 2024.

MS Balance of State CoC will conduct an analysis of its existing projects to determine the extent to which each project addresses the goals of:

  • Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness
  • Projects in geographical regions of MS Balance of State CoC with highest population of homelessness
  • Chronic Homelessness

MS Balance of State CoC may reduce and/or eliminate funds for renewal projects to develop new projects through the reallocation of those funds. Projects that are underperforming, obsolete, or ineffective may be reduced or eliminated. Projects applying for funding are subject to a review that will be conducted which may include surveying community partners and/or site visits.

CONSIDERATIONS FOR FUNDING

To be considered for funding, applicants must have at least 1 year of data in the MS Balance of State AWARDS HMIS, providing services to victims of domestic violence, then participation is with non-identifying information in a comparable database, or meet HUD’s new project capacity threshold. Also, all CoC application submissions must be in conformity to the CoC’s system-wide written program standards (click to view the standards).

POLICY PRIORITIES

MS Balance of State CoC will follow HUD’s policy priorities for the FY2022 Program Competition, currently found in the FY2022 NOFO:

  1. Ending homelessness for all persons. To end homelessness, CoCs should identify, engage, and effectively serve all persons experiencing homelessness.
  2. Use a Housing First Approach. Housing First prioritizes rapid placement and stabilization in permanent housing and does not have service participation requirements or preconditions.
  3. Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness. In recent years, the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness has risen significantly, including a rising number of encampments in many communities across the country.
  4. Improving System Performance. CoCs should be using system performance measures (e.g., average length of homeless episodes, rates of return to homelessness, rates of exit to permanent housing destinations) to determine how effectively they are serving people experiencing homelessness. 
  5. Partnering with Housing, Health and Service Agencies. Using cost performance and outcome data, CoCs should improve how all available resources are utilized to end homelessness.
  6. Racial Equity. In nearly every community, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color are substantially overrepresented in the homeless population.
  7. Improving Assistance to LGBTQ+ individuals. Individuals. Discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation manifests differently for different individuals and often overlaps with other forms of prohibited discrimination.
  8. Persons with Lived Experience. HUD is encouraging CoCs to include in the local planning process people who are currently experiencing or have formerly experienced homelessness to address homelessness.
  9. Increasing Affordable Housing Supply. The lack of affordable housing is the main driver of homelessness. CoCs play a critical role in educating local leaders and stakeholders about the importance of increasing the supply of affordable housing and the specific consequences of the continued lack of affordable housing.

HUD THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS

  1. Applicant has active System for Award Management (SAM) registration with current information. To register for SAM, see instructions here.
  2. Applicant has valid Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number in application. To apply for a DUNS number, see instructions here.
  3. Applicant has no outstanding delinquent Federal debts– it is HUD policy, consistent with the purposes and intent of 31 USC 3720B and 28 USC 3201(e), that applicants with outstanding delinquent federal debt will not be eligible to receive an award of funds unless: (a) A negotiated repayment schedule is established and the repayment schedule is not delinquent, or (b) other arrangements satisfactory to HUD are made before the award of funds by HUD.
  4. Applicant has no Debarment and/or Suspensions from doing business with the Federal Government.
  5. Disclosed any violations of Federal criminal law.
  6. Submitted the required certifications as specified in the FY22 Competition NOFO
  7. Demonstrated the population to be served meets program eligibility requirements as described in the Act, and project application clearly established eligibility of project applicants. This includes any additional eligibility criteria for certain types of projects contained in  the FY22 Competition NOFO.
  8. Agreed to participate in the Continuum of Care’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
  9.  (If renewal project application) Met HUD expectations, including: (a) applicant performance met the plans and goals established in the initial application,(b) the applicant demonstrated timeliness standards for grant being renewed and expenditure of grant funds, (c) the applicants performance in assisting program participants to achieve and maintain independence living and records of success
  10. Met financial expectations as set forth by HUD including (a) Registering for the electronic Line of Credit Control System (eLOCCS – see registration instruction here) (b) Having Accounting Software (c) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (c) Annual A-133 audits (d) and other requirements as set forth by HUD
  11. Demonstrate Project is Consistent with Jurisdictional Consolidated Plan(s). The Balance of State CoC’s coverage area be viewed here: https://msbos.org/coverage-area/ 

NEW PROJECTS

New projects can only be:

  • New permanent supportive housing projects that will serve 100% chronically homeless families and individuals (Dedicated PLUS)
  • New rapid re-housing projects that will serve homeless individuals and families coming directly from the streets or emergency shelters, and includes persons fleeing domestic violence situations and other persons meeting the criteria of paragraph (4) of the definition of homelessness. This includes unaccompanied youth.
  • Joint transitional housing (TH) and permanent housing-rapid rehousing (PH-RRH) component projects that will serve homeless individuals and families including those fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (see NOFO for further details).
  • Dedicated HMIS project (for the HMIS Lead only)
  • Supportive Services project to develop or operate a centralized or coordinated assessment system.

BONUS FUNDING

REGULAR BONUS FUNDING: HUD has also made funds available through a bonus for new projects. The CoC is eligible to apply for up to 6 percent of its Final Pro Rata Need (FPRN). The CoC may create one of the following type of new projects:

  • PH-PSH;
  • PH-RRH;
  • Joint TH and PH-RRH;
  • HMIS (dedicated) and;
  • SSO-CE

DV FUNDING BONUS: HUD has made funds available through a Domestic Violence bonus for new projects. There is 10% of PPRN available for up to 3 new projects in this grant cycle. This includes funds for rapid re-housing projects and supportive service projects providing coordinated entry and for eligible activities that the Secretary determines are critical in order to assist survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The CoC may create up to 3 of the following type of new projects:

  • PH-RRH projects,
  • Joint TH and PH-RRH component projects,
  • or SSO projects for coordinated entry (SSO-CE)

INSTRUCTIONS

All project applications (new, renewals, and reallocations) must be completed in e-snaps, the electronic grants management system used by HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS). If you are new to the system, click the links below to access and register for e-snaps.

A separate application must be completed in the system for each project submission, with the following attachments:

  • Most recent APR (if applicable)
  • Most recent A-133 Audit or certified Financial Statements
  • Copy of 501© (3) documentation
  • Copy of BoS Membership Certificate indicating HMIS compliance (apply here)
  • Copy of Agency Code of Conduct

NOTE: This application is to only ensure that projects meet the minimal threshold requirements of the CoC. If the application meets the minimal requirement the applicant will be included in the CoC Competition for rating and review. Applicants will receive written notice that their project has been accepted and will be ranked as part of the CoC Consolidated Application, or that their application has been denied and the reason for denial.

The letter of intent deadline is Monday, August 15th, 2022. Application deadline is Monday, August 29th, 2022 at 11:59PM. Questions about the CoC’s Application process can be directed to the CoC Director Hannah Maharrey (hmaharrey@msbos.org).

Support Documents

Competition timeline

DateEvent
Wednesday, August 10th, 2022Public Notification of the FY2022 NOFO and Funding Competition
Monday, August 15th, 2022Deadline for Letters of Intent to Apply for Competition
Friday, August 19th, 2022FY2022 Funding Competition Office Hours (Online)
Friday, August 26th, 2022FY2022 Funding Competition Office Hours (Online)
Monday, August 29th, 2022Deadline for FY2022 Project Application in eSnaps
Thursday, September 8th, 2022FY2022 CoC Funding Competition Rank and Review
Monday, September 12th, 2022Notification of Applicant Rejection/Reduction, and/or Ranking
Friday, September, 30th, 2022Continuum of Care Application Due

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