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DRGR Release 8.5 Fact Sheet Now AvailableDisaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) Release 8.5 was deployed on March 21, 2022. In this release:New functionality for applicable users allows for users to download Public Action Plans, along with other system-produced documents, into 508 compliant Microsoft Word and PDF files.Additional functionality for applicable users of technical assistance (TA) provider screens were added to DRGR. Functions include:TA work plansTA requests and TA assignmentsTA labor categories and ratesTA-specific DRGR analytics reports and dashboardsVarious corrections were made to Public Action Plan data tables to ensure data displays correctly and completely.Several defects were corrected within DRGR Performance Reports to ensure system functions and data fields are working as intended—including the Performance Report Review Checklist.Home screen “Action Items”…
DRGR Release 8.5 Fact Sheet Now AvailableDisaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) Release 8.5 was deployed on March 21, 2022. In this release:New functionality for applicable users allows for users to download Public Action Plans, along with other system-produced documents, into 508 compliant Microsoft Word and PDF files.Additional functionality for applicable users of technical assistance (TA) provider screens were added to DRGR. Functions include:TA work plansTA requests and TA assignmentsTA labor categories and ratesTA-specific DRGR analytics reports and dashboardsVarious corrections were made to Public Action Plan data tables to ensure data displays correctly and completely.Several defects were corrected within DRGR Performance Reports to ensure system functions and data fields are working as intended—including the Performance Report Review Checklist.Home screen “Action Items”…
New Resources for DCTA Recipients and Smaller Distressed CommunitiesThis library of resources, relevant to Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance (DCTA) recipients and smaller distressed communities, features a wide range of resources, reports, webinars and funding opportunities that might be of interest to small governments, tribal organizations and non-profits, including COVID-19 recovery information. Check back regularly for new resources and information!The following resources are the newest webinars, reports, and other information available on the DCTA Program Resources page.Funding OpportunitiesPartners for Places - Round 19 Matching Grants, The Funders NetworkApril 13, 2022 Social and Economic Development Strategies - SEDS, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and FamiliesApril 15, 2022 Pathway Home 3, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training AdministrationApril 19, 2022 Rural…
New Resources for DCTA Recipients and Smaller Distressed CommunitiesThis library of resources, relevant to Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance (DCTA) recipients and smaller distressed communities, features a wide range of resources, reports, webinars and funding opportunities that might be of interest to small governments, tribal organizations and non-profits, including COVID-19 recovery information. Check back regularly for new resources and information!The following resources are the newest webinars, reports, and other information available on the DCTA Program Resources page.Funding OpportunitiesPartners for Places - Round 19 Matching Grants, The Funders NetworkApril 13, 2022 Social and Economic Development Strategies - SEDS, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and FamiliesApril 15, 2022 Pathway Home 3, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training AdministrationApril 19, 2022 Rural…
El kit de herramientas de Participación ciudadana equitativa (CPEE) ya está disponible para los beneficiarios CDBG-DR en EspañolEl kit de herramientas de Participación ciudadana equitativa (CPEE) tiene como objetivo ayudar a los beneficiarios del programa CDBG-DR a centrar la equidad en los programas de recuperación de desastres a través de un proceso mejorado de participación ciudadana. El objetivo principal de la participación ciudadana es proporcionar a los residentes, especialmente a aquellos de ingresos bajos y moderados (LMI) de la comunidad donde se llevarán a cabo las actividades financiadas con fondos CDBG-DR, la oportunidad de participar activamente en la planificación, implementación y evaluación de los programas y proyectos.El nuevo kit de herramientas incluye:Una guía narrativa para mejorar la participación ciudadana equitativa en…
El kit de herramientas de Participación ciudadana equitativa (CPEE) ya está disponible para los beneficiarios CDBG-DR en EspañolEl kit de herramientas de Participación ciudadana equitativa (CPEE) tiene como objetivo ayudar a los beneficiarios del programa CDBG-DR a centrar la equidad en los programas de recuperación de desastres a través de un proceso mejorado de participación ciudadana. El objetivo principal de la participación ciudadana es proporcionar a los residentes, especialmente a aquellos de ingresos bajos y moderados (LMI) de la comunidad donde se llevarán a cabo las actividades financiadas con fondos CDBG-DR, la oportunidad de participar activamente en la planificación, implementación y evaluación de los programas y proyectos.El nuevo kit de herramientas incluye:Una guía narrativa para mejorar la participación ciudadana equitativa en…
COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – March 29, 2022The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) calls for enhanced cooperation between public health authorities, homeless service systems, and other partners at the local level. To support these partnerships and the vulnerable households served, HUD and its partners are issuing guidance from subject matter experts on best practices and lessons learned.This digest contains recently published resources from HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) and its national, state, and local partners.Join Friday's Office HoursDate and Time: April 1, 2022, at 2:30 PM EDTThis week's Office Hours will feature the following presenters and topics:Empower Tehama, California: Impact of People with Lived Experience Throughout the COVID-19 ResponseHUD Technical Assistance (TA) Product Spotlight:…
COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – March 29, 2022The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) calls for enhanced cooperation between public health authorities, homeless service systems, and other partners at the local level. To support these partnerships and the vulnerable households served, HUD and its partners are issuing guidance from subject matter experts on best practices and lessons learned.This digest contains recently published resources from HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) and its national, state, and local partners.Join Friday's Office HoursDate and Time: April 1, 2022, at 2:30 PM EDTThis week's Office Hours will feature the following presenters and topics:Empower Tehama, California: Impact of People with Lived Experience Throughout the COVID-19 ResponseHUD Technical Assistance (TA) Product Spotlight:…
2022 Spring NHSDC Conference Live Webcasts – March 29-30, 2022HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) is working with the National Human Services Data Consortium (NHSDC) to offer the technical information you need to successfully measure progress towards preventing and ending homelessness. NHSDC brings together human services data professionals from around the country to learn best practices, inspire one another, and make connections at the Spring 2022 Conference.If you will not be attending the conference, you can watch the eight sessions below through a live webcast. In the future, the recordings will also be posted on the HUD Exchange for you to view.Tuesday, March 29, 2022 SessionTimeUnderstanding the HUD 2024 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Data Standards Process with the…
2022 Spring NHSDC Conference Live Webcasts – March 29-30, 2022HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) is working with the National Human Services Data Consortium (NHSDC) to offer the technical information you need to successfully measure progress towards preventing and ending homelessness. NHSDC brings together human services data professionals from around the country to learn best practices, inspire one another, and make connections at the Spring 2022 Conference.If you will not be attending the conference, you can watch the eight sessions below through a live webcast. In the future, the recordings will also be posted on the HUD Exchange for you to view.Tuesday, March 29, 2022 SessionTimeUnderstanding the HUD 2024 Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Data Standards Process with the…