HUD Issues CPD Memo: Availability of Additional Waivers for CPD Grant Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic ImpactsThis information is also distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.On December 30, 2021, HUD issued a memorandum explaining the availability of waivers of certain regulatory requirements associated with several Community Planning and Development (CPD) grant programs to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to facilitate assistance to eligible communities and households economically impacted by COVID-19. This memorandum covers program-specific waivers for the following CPD programs, including for grants that have not yet been awarded (e.g., funds awarded under the FY 2021 Appropriations Act):Continuum of Care (CoC)Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP)Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) ProgramHousing…

COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – December 29, 2021The 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 Federal Agency ResourceU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): Expanding Access to COVID-19 Testing SuppliesUpcoming Office HoursDate and Time: January 7, 2022, at 2:30 PM ESTPlease note: There will be no Office Hours held on Friday, December 31,…

LSA Winter Holiday Break BeginsThank you for all of your hard work so far on the 2021 Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA) data cleaning process. This is a reminder that the collective data cleaning will pause over the winter holidays, starting today, December 23, 2021 – January 2, 2022. During this time, communities may still upload and review any existing errors, however, LSA Data Liaisons will not be checking emails. If you have any pressing questions related to the LSA during this time, please submit them through the Ask A Question (AAQ) portal. Data cleaning will resume on January 3, 2022.Have a safe and happy winter break.SNAPS Mailing List SubscriptionStay up to date on HUD’s SNAPS news and updates for grantees and interested…

Expanding Access to COVID-19 Testing SuppliesThis information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.As part of the Biden Administration's “Path Out of the Pandemic” COVID-19 Action Plan, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with the Department of Defense (DOD), will make at-home COVID-19 test kits available to their federally qualified community health centers (FQHCs) and look-alikes.View the announcement on the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) website.FQHCs/community health centers will be able to request supplies on a regular basis to deliver at-home COVID-19 tests to their patients and their community partners, prioritizing their statutorily defined underserved households: including but not limited to people experiencing homelessness and residents of HUD-assisted housing.CoC, ESG,…

New HEROS FAQs and Training Videos for CDBG-DR Grantees Now AvailableIn October 2021, HUD provided guidance regarding Request for Release of Funds (RROF) to Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) grantees via the Disaster Recovery and Special Issues Division (DRSI) Digest Volume 4. HUD initially requested all grantees subject to the HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS) submission requirement begin using HEROS no later than December 31, 2021. The Department, however, is providing additional time for grantees to gain access to the system and to receive additional training.To assist grantees with the transition to HEROS, the Department created HEROS training materials:HEROS FAQsHEROS Training for CDBG-DR Grantees VideoHEROS "How To" VideosHUD will issue guidance in…

COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – December 14, 2021The 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 ResourcesVaccine Planning and DistributionVaccination for Children and Adolescents: Considerations for Family Shelters and Housing ProgramsInformation about Vaccinating Your ChildHelping HMIS Leads Solve Complex Fund Source Problems: Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs)Join Friday's Office HoursDate and Time: December 17, 2021, at…

CDBG-DR December 2021 Reports Now PostedThe latest versions of the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Monthly Performance Reports are now posted on the HUD Exchange. You may access them from the CDBG-DR Reports page.CDBG-DR Monthly Reports as of December 1, 2021:2008 Grants Targeted for CloseoutCDBG-DR Affordable Rental Housing ExpendituresDisaster Recovery Enhancement Fund ExpendituresCDBG-DR Grant Expenditure ReportDue to the COVID-19 National Emergency, HUD has suspended publication of the Monthly CDBG-DR Grant Financial Report. HUD will continue to evaluate the impacts of the COVID-19 National Emergency on grantee expenditures to determine when it will be appropriate to resume publication of the Monthly CDBG-DR Grant Financial Report. In the interim, the public is encouraged to reference the Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System (DRGR)…

Office Hours: Detection & Mitigation of COVID-19 in Homeless Service Sites and Other Congregate Facilities – December 15, 2021 – 3:00 PM ESTThe sixth and final session in the Detection & Mitigation of COVID-19 in Homeless Service Sites and Other Congregate Facilities Office Hours Series is coming up on December 15, 2021, at 3:00 PM EST. This series highlights best practices for communities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.Office Hours ObjectivesPanelists from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and HUD will review:COVID-19 preparedness planning for people experiencing homelessness, including a community exampleEmerging practices and information about how those strategies can be funded through new and existing funding sourcesWho Should Attend?This webinar is primarily intended for Continuums of…

Emergency Housing Vouchers Office Hours – December 14, 2021 – 3:00 PM ESTHUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) is hosting weekly Office Hours to support the implementation of the Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) program. These Office Hours will be held on Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 PM EST.The next EHV Office Hours on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 will cover how EHV service fees may be used to incentivize landlord participation. The session will also highlight best practices in programs tailored to aide prospective Public Housing Agency (PHA) participants in overcoming barriers to access and maintain housing.Joining InstructionsParticipants do not need to register in advance. It is strongly recommended that you join the Office Hours 15 minutes prior to the start time.…

Register Today: PIT Count Office Hours – December 15th, 2021This information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.HUD is hosting Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Office Hours on Wednesday, December 15 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST. This session will focus on conducting the 2022 PIT count, including:How to use sampling within a CoC to conduct an unsheltered PIT count, including a walkthrough of the PIT count sampling toolsHIC and PIT count safety considerations for counting during COVID-19Questions from participants in the office hoursJoining InstructionsParticipants do not need to register in advance. It is strongly recommended that you join the Office Hours 15 minutes prior to the start time (1:45 PM EST). To join the Office Hours, simply…