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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 OpportunitiesFY2022 Historic Preservation Fund- History of Equal Rights- Preservation Grants, U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park ServiceSeptember 14, 2022 2022 Family Self-Sufficiency NOFO, HUDOctober 03, 2022 National Tribal Broadband Grant (NTBG), U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian AffairsOctober 17, 2022 Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency…
Revised FY 2022 CoC GIWs PostedThis information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.The revised Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Grant Inventory Worksheets (GIWs) for the FY 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition have been posted.CoCs, recipients, Project Applicants, and stakeholders had an opportunity to review the initial GIWs posted on the HUD.gov CoC Program Competitions page on June 24, 2022. CoC Collaborative Applicants submitted GIW Change Forms to request revisions to the GIW. HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) completed its review of the GIW change requests to ensure all known eligible renewal projects are included and accurately captured on each CoC’s GIW.The GIW calculates an Annual Renewal Amount (ARA) for each project, which is…
COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – August 23, 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 ResourcesCommunity Capacity BuildingVaccine Ambassador Training Companion WorkbookAddressing Your Concerns About the Vaccine (Updated)COVID-19 Vaccination Conversation Tips for Homeless Assistance Providers and Program Leaders (Updated)COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Considerations for Specific Populations (Updated)Transit Considerations: Transporting Participants to a COVID-19 Vaccination Event (Updated)Vaccination for Children and…
HUD Announces $52 Million in Reallocated ESG-CV Funding This information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.On August 23, 2022, HUD announced estimated reallocation amounts for 62 Emergency Solutions Grants Program CARES Act (ESG-CV) recipients totaling $52 million. Review Appendix 1 of Notice CPD-22-06 for information about the reallocation formula, recipient eligibility criteria, as well as minimum and maximum reallocation amounts.View all Estimated ESG-CV Reallocation AmountsAward LettersThe distribution of award letters notifying ESG recipients of their estimated reallocation amounts will begin immediately. As required by Notice CPD-22-06, recipients’ Authorized Official must confirm in writing within seven days (August 29, 2022) whether they are willing or unwilling to receive and use this additional funding. Send written confirmation to the applicable…
HTF Monthly Reports Now PostedThe following Housing Trust Fund (HTF) program reports have been posted on the HUD Exchange.Additional HTF program reports are available on the Housing Trust Fund Page.HTF Reports as of 7/31/2022 Now Available:HTF National Production Report: This monthly cumulative summary report of HTF data by federal fiscal year (FY) includes allocations, commitments, disbursements, leveraging ratios, low-income benefit, committed funds by activity type, and HTF cost per unit by tenure and activity type. HTF Open Activities Report: These monthly reports support HTF grantees in tracking open HTF activities in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). Information can be viewed by categories such as tenure type, activity type, and percentage of funds drawn, including activities with 100 percent of the…
DRGR Release 8.6 Fact Sheet Now AvailableDisaster Recovery Grant Reporting (DRGR) Release 8.6 was deployed on August 22, 2022. In this release:New validation framework functionality was implemented to display data warnings and errors for applicable system users. Errors will restrict the following submissions until resolved:Action PlanPublic Action PlanPerformance ReportWork PlanWarnings should be verified by applicable users prior to submission.Additional functionality for applicable users of Technical Assistance (TA) provider screens were added in DRGR for the following functions:TA Work PlansTA Requests and TA AssignmentsTA Labor Categories and RatesCorrections were made to ensure the data displays completely and correctly for:TA Work PlansAssignmentsLabor Category RatesVarious corrections were made to Public Action Plan to ensure system functions and data fields are working correctly.Additional report…
Register Today: Lead Safe Housing Rule Webinar Series: Subparts H, L, and M – Fall 2022The Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH) is sponsoring a training series that will help participants review federal lead regulations with a focus on the Lead Safe Housing Rule (LSHR) activities for project-based assistance (PBA) (Subpart H), public housing (Subpart L), and tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA) (Subpart M). Register today!All sessions will cover the following topics as they apply to the specific activity:DisclosureExemptionsApproach to Lead Hazard Evaluation and ReductionPre-Renovation Education (EPA Req)Lead Hazard ReductionClearance and NoticeOngoing MaintenancePeriodic Re-evaluationChildren with Elevated Blood Lead Levels RequirementsTraining ObjectivesParticipants will learn:How the federal lead regulations apply to their housing activities and programsHow to comply and document compliance with…
CoC Program Special NOFO Digest: Leveraging Health Care ResourcesThis information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.On June 22, 2022, the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Supplemental Funding Opportunity to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness (Special Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)) was announced. This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to address unsheltered homelessness and homeless encampments, and it includes funds set aside to address homelessness in rural communities.Applications for the Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness NOFO must be submitted no later than October 20, 2022, at 8:00 PM EDT.To support communities in developing their plans to address rural and unsheltered homelessness; existing Technical Assistance (TA) and other resources through a series of listserv messages.View all CoC Program Special NOFO Digests.Leveraging Health…
Applications in e-snaps for the FY 2022 CoC Program Competition are Now AvailableThe Continuum of Care (CoC) Application, CoC Priority Listing, and Project Applications are now open in e-snaps. Collaborative Applicants and Project Applicants can access the applications to review, update, and enter the required information for the application process. Applications are due by Friday, September 30, 2022, at 8:00 PM EDT.Review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 CoC Program Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) posted on Grants.gov for information about application requirements.Tips for the Application ProcessAre you ready to dive into e-snaps, get access to your applications, and start filling them out? To point you in the right direction, we have some questions for you.Are you just getting started in e-snaps?Review this checklist to make sure you create a…
CoC Program Special NOFO Digest: Addressing EquityThis information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.On June 22, 2022, the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Supplemental Funding Opportunity to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness (Special Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)) was announced. This is a first-of-its-kind opportunity to address unsheltered homelessness and homeless encampments, and it includes funds set aside to address homelessness in rural communities.Applications for the Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness NOFO must be submitted no later than October 20, 2022, at 8:00 PM EDT.To support communities in developing their plans to address rural and unsheltered homelessness; existing Technical Assistance (TA) and other resources through a series of listserv messages.View all CoC Program Special NOFO Digests.Addressing EquityTwo years into…