FY 2021 System Performance Measures Data Submission: Reminder – 10 Calendar Days Left!The CoC Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 System Performance Measures (SPM) submissions are due on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 8:00 PM EST.Meeting the data submission deadline for the SPM report is a factor considered in the annual CoC Program Competition. CoCs are encouraged to evaluate the amount of time it may take to compile and to enter the information needed to meet the reporting requirements. It is not anticipated that extensions will be granted for the data submission deadlines.Throughout the submission period:CoCs are encouraged to work with CoC Program recipients and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Leads to prepare for annual reporting requirementsHMIS Leads are encouraged to work with their vendors…

Register Today: DRGR Public Action Plan Webinar – March 3, 2022 – 2:00 PM EST This webinar will focus on the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR) Public Action Plan, how grantees must use and submit the Public Action Plan, and the difference between the DRGR Action Plan and the Public Action Plan. Register today! Training Objectives Participants will learn about: The Public Action Plan The applicability of the Public Action Plan The differences between the Public Action Plan and DRGR Action Plan Processes for creating and submitting the Public Action Plan in DRGR How to amend Public Action Plans in DRGR Who Should Attend? This upcoming webinar is for 2020 Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grantees. Schedule and…

New Online Assessment Tool to Improve Data Practices for CoCsThe HUD Exchange is excited to release the CoC Data Maturity Assessment Tool, a new resource to help communities reflect on local data practices and identify the conditions necessary for effective and data-based decision-making.This confidential self-assessment is designed to motivate discussion on the degree to which data is currently being leveraged in your community and to instigate action on areas for improvement. It includes:An overview of how your community is performing in four key areas of data maturity with a results printout.An action plan to help you measure your objectives.A robust resource library to help design and implement your improvement strategies.This tool is available to anyone with a HUD Exchange account.Access the Data…

Tax Credit Information for HUD Assisted Individuals and FamiliesThis information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.The Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) are large tax refund payments that people can receive when they file a tax return. The 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) expanded who can receive these payments and increased the amount of money available to many families and individuals. These tax credits are not income. Receiving these benefits will not impact eligibility for other federal benefits. The best way to receive these benefits is to file a tax return before April 18, 2022.Service providers can support their clients in receiving these tax credits by:Making sure clients are…

Reminder: Register Today: 2022 CDBG-DR Virtual Problem-Solving Clinic – March 29-31, 2022HUD is hosting a virtual Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Problem Solving Clinic to educate CDBG-DR and CDBG-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) grantees on how to successfully and compliantly implement their programs. Register today!The clinic will include training and panel presentations, grantee-led sessions, and opportunities for networking to help grantees understand:CDBG-DR specific rules and requirementsFederal Register Notices applicable to their allocationsCrosscutting requirementsDisaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR)Useful tips and best practices for launching and implementing disaster recovery and mitigation programsVisit the CDBG-DR Problem Solving Clinic page for more information.Training ObjectivesUpon completion of this training, attendees will be able to:Understand complex rules and requirements to ensure that communities are better able to recover from and mitigate the…

Updated Playing by the Rules: A Handbook for CDBG Subrecipients on Administrative Systems Now AvailableCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) grantees often partner with subrecipients to carry out their grant-funded activities. Newly streamlined and reformatted, the updated Playing by the Rules: A Handbook for CDBG Subrecipients on Administrative Systems reflects the Omnibus Circular (2 CFR 200) and other regulatory and administrative changes. This handbook provides guidance to help subrecipients:Understand the basic administrative requirements of the CDBG programImprove the management of program activities through strong business practicesEnhance program performance by tracking, reporting, and evaluating program activities and outcomesEnsure accountability and clean audits by documenting compliance with CDBG regulationsAs a learning tool, each chapter provides a quiz to test your understanding of the content. As…

COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – February 15, 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.New ResourcesAddressing Your Concerns About the COVID-19 Booster ShotIdentifying Sources of Operating Funds to Support Affordable and Permanent Supportive Housing ProjectsShelter Renovation to Address Infection Control and Improve Shelter QualityStrategies to Address Staffing and Service ShortagesJoin Friday's Office HoursDate and…

Updated Managing CDBG: Guidebook for Grantees on Subrecipient Oversight Now AvailableCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) grantees often depend on subrecipients to implement the activities funded under these awards. Newly streamlined and reformatted, the updated guide reflects the Omnibus Circular (2 CFR 200) and other regulatory and administrative changes.Managing CDBG: A Guidebook for Grantees on Subrecipient Oversight provides CDBG Entitlement grantees with the information, resources, and templates to ensure that projects administered through subrecipients run smoothly, finish on time and within budget, and earn praise from the community. The guidebook will help you, as a CDBG Entitlement grantee, improve management and oversight of subrecipient activities, comply with federal regulations, and avoid adverse audits.View the Guidebook

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 OpportunitiesFY2021 Historic Preservation Fund - Tribal Heritage Grants, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the InteriorMarch 01, 2022 Supporting Advancements in the Field of Aging, RRF Foundation for AgingMarch 01, 2022 Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program, USDA Agricultural Marketing ServiceMarch 10, 2022 Native American Elder Justice…

Partner Resource: USICH Releases Voting Guides for Homeless Providers and People Experiencing HomelessnessThis information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.Congress has found that the right of citizens to vote is fundamental and that it is the duty of the Federal, State, and local governments to promote the exercise of that right.[i] Accordingly, HUD is sharing information to support the public, specifically people experiencing homelessness, in understanding how to access this fundamental right.People can vote without a permanent address, and homeless services providers can help through nonpartisan registration and get-out-the-vote efforts. It is important to be aware of local registration deadlines, some of which occur in February, to ensure the ability to vote. Many…