Opportunity Information
Title
FY2023 NOFO CoC New Project Applications
Description
The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2023 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition. CoCs are required to evaluate, score, and rank all project applications and determine which projects will be included in the community’s Consolidated Application. Each CoC is required to determine how they will rank new and renewal projects related to how they align with HUD and CoC priorities. Funds are prioritized for projects that align with HUD and CoC priorities for ending homelessness:
Federal Funding Priorities:
HUD’s FY 2023 NOFO outlines the following policy priorities to support the goal of ending homelessness. CoC Consolidated Applications are scored by HUD based on the extent to which they demonstrate alignment with these areas.
1. Ending homelessness for all persons
2. Use a Housing First Approach
3. Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness
4. Improving System Performance
5. Partnering with Housing Authorities to utilize coordinated entry; leveraging non-CoC housing resources
6. Partnering with healthcare organizations to provide comprehensive care
7. Promoting Racial Equity
8. Improving Assistance to LGBTQ+ Individuals
9. Integrating Persons with Lived Experience
10. Increasing Affordable Housing Supply
CoC Annual Priorities:
The CoC Board approved 2023 Annual CoC Priorities, which include but are not limited to the following strategies.
1. Sustain Expanded Rapid Rehousing
2. Expand Permanent Supportive Housing
3. Sustain Expanded Housing Navigation and Landlord Engagement
4. Expand Systemwide Diversion to Reduce Inflow into Homelessness
5. Expand Coordinated Outreach
New project applications can be funded through the two Bonus Project funding opportunities, as well as reallocation of renewal projects.
Awarding Agency Name
Housing Forward
Agency Contact Name
Trudy Hernandez
Agency Contact Phone
214-790-2805
Agency Contact Email
trudy.hernandez@housingforwardntx.org
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Housing
Opportunity Manager
Rae Clay
Additional Users
Posted Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$0.00
Funding Sources
Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding Source Description
CoC Bonus Funds: $1,674,223
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$2,000,000.00
Award Floor
$2,500.00
Award Type
Competitive
Indirect Costs Allowed
No
Matching Requirement
Yes
Cash Match Requirement
25.00%
Other Funding Requirement
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Allow Multiple Applications
Yes
Other Submission Requirements
In addition to submitting an FY 2023 New Project Application, applicant must submit completed HUD eSNAPS full application by 8/21/2023 at 9:00pm
***Please make sure you are utilizing the Detailed Application Instructions while completing your application. This document can be found on the Housing Forward FY2023 NOFO website.
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Open Date
Question Submission Close Date
Question Submission Email Address
Question Submission Additional Information
Attachments
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
Yes
Session Date and Time
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
State Governments, County Governments, City or township governments, Special District Governments, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education)
Additional Eligibility Information
Eligible project applicants for the CoC Program Competition are found at 24 CFR 578.15 and include nonprofit organizations; state governments; local governments; instrumentalities of state and local governments; Indian Tribes and tribally designated housing entities, as defined in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103); and public housing agencies, as such term is defined in 24 CFR 5.100, are eligible without limitation or exclusion. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. SAM Registration Required; DUNS Number Required; An independent audit within the last 18 months with no significant findings; An 990 or 990ez within the last 18 months.
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Criteria
The results of the FY 2023 New Project Scorecard will be used by the Independent Review Committee (IRC) as a baseline evaluation and ranking tool for CoC Program allocation decisions. The resulting score will be used in conjunction with FY 2023 Ranking Policy to prioritize projects included in the final CoC Consolidated Application and Priority Listing to HUD.
Scoring Matrix
The Scorecard aligns with the questions outlined under each of the scoring objectives:
- Effective Program Design
- Financial Management Capacity
- System Performance
- Timeliness
- Racial Equity and Consumer Feedback
- Coordination
Scoring Procedure
There are a total of 100 points available for projects applying for new funding through the CoC Bonus of the annual NOFO. Each question includes a score distribution, where projects can earn up to the maximum possible score.
Review and Selection Process
FY2023 Annual Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition – Ranking Priorities
All projects applying for Continuum of Care (CoC) Program funding will be reviewed and ranked by the Independent Review Committee (IRC). Ranking will be completed through a combination of factors including the New or Renewal Scorecards (which rate Projects objectively based on performance data and alignment with CoC Priorities), HUD priorities, and CoC Annual Priorities. All projects will be notified in writing of the ranking decisions at least 15 days prior to the HUD deadline for submission.
The IRC has the discretion to reject any New Project that scores in the lowest 50% of all New Projects from the CoC Consolidated Application. Projects ranked beyond the level of funding available will be rejected from the CoC Consolidated Application.
Ranking Priorities:
Tier 1 Ranking Priorities
- Following the Reallocation Policy, all Renewal Projects will be ranked in Tier 1, as funding availability allows.
- Projects will be ranked highest to lowest in order of the Project score
- Projects currently in operation and or serving clients will be prioritized for Tier 1
- Projects that are deemed essential to the CoC, but which would be at risk of losing funding if placed in Tier 2, will be ranked in Tier 1 including Coordinated Entry and HMIS Projects.
Tier 2 Ranking Priorities
- Projects will be ranked highest to lowest in order of the Project score
- New Projects will be prioritized for funding in Tier 2 with any remaining Renewal Projects ranked in the following order:
- New Community-Wide Permanent Supportive Housing Project: The CoC Lead Agency will apply for a Permanent Supportive Housing Project on behalf of the CoC to leverage housing and healthcare resources (in accordance with HUD funding priorities) and expand the number of new PSH units created and available in the community. Service Provider(s) for this Project will be selected through a separate competition following the project being awarded.
- New Rapid Rehousing. Project applications for new Rapid Rehousing Projects will be ranked by Project Score.
- Renewal Project(s) not prioritized in Tier 1
- New Community-Wide DV Bonus Rapid Rehousing Project. The CoC Lead Agency will apply for the $2,391,747 in DV Bonus funding for new Rapid Rehousing on behalf of the CoC to substantially expand Rapid Rehousing available for clients impacted by domestic violence. Service Provider(s) for this Project will be selected through a separate competition following the Project being awarded.
Other considerations for ranking projects include the following:
- Geography: TX-600 covers the entire geographic area of Dallas and Collin County. The IRC may consider geographic diversity to ensure that CoC programs are available to all people experiencing homelessness through the entire geography of the CoC.
- CoC Needs Assessment: Community needs are assessed through examining homelessness trends, continuous feedback from CoC partners and people with lived experience of homelessness, Annual CoC Priorities, and current program investments.
- CoC Annual Priorities: TX-600 has set out community goals, along with priority strategies for ending homelessness among veterans, youth, families, and persons experiencing chronic unsheltered homelessness.