CDBG-DR September 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 September 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) Public…

Reminder: Register Today: HOME-ARP Notice Review Webinar Series – Fall 2021The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $5 billion through the HOME Program to the 651 State and local Participating Jurisdictions (PJs) that qualified for FY 2021 HOME funds. In collaboration with other community stakeholders, PJs can use the funding to make targeted, strategic investments in housing and other assistance for people experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations.HUD's Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP) is hosting a 4-part webinar series to review Notice CPD-21-10. The Notice establishes requirements for the use of ARP funds to provide homelessness assistance and supportive services. Register today!Training ObjectivesParticipants will learn about the requirements established in Notice CPD-21-10 for funds appropriated under Section…

Register Today: How PHAs Can Assist People Experiencing Homelessness Webinar – October 5, 2021 – 1:30 PM EDTThe Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) is holding a webinar on October 5, 2021 from 1:30 – 3:00 PM EDT to introduce the new How PHAs Can Assist People Experiencing Homelessness guidebook which will be published soon.This guidebook will outline strategies and approaches for how Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) can play an important role in reducing homelessness in their communities through their Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs. These two programs can help people leave homelessness and gain long-term housing stability.The webinar will present best practices, including establishing partnerships with the local Continuum of Care (CoC), utilizing waiting list preferences, using the CoC’s…

COVID-19 Resource Digest for Homeless Providers – September 21, 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 ResourcesCoC/HOME/HOME-ARP/CDBG/ESG Recipient CrosswalkUpcoming Office HoursDate and Time: Friday, September 24, 2021 at 2:30 PM EDTThis week's Office Hours will feature the following topic and presenter:Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Telehealth – TexasParticipants do not need to register in…

HTF 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 8/31/2021 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: This report supports HTF grantees in tracking their 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. HTF Vacant Units Report: This report assists HTF grantees…

Submitting FY 2021 CoC Program Competition QuestionsThis information was originally distributed via HUD.gov. HUD Exchange is redistributing the information for awareness.As stated in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition and the Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP) Renewal and Replacement Grants, all questions related to the competition and YHDP non-competitive process must be sent to:[email protected] for questions regarding the FY 2021 CoC Program Competition [email protected] for questions related to e-snaps functionality including password lockout, access to user’s application account, updating Applicant Profile, etc.Please note, all questions that are submitted to the HUD Exchange Ask A Question (AAQ) e-snaps help desk will be redirected to the appropriate HUD email address and the AAQ ticket will…