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FY2024 NOFO CoC New Project Applications

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Opportunity Information

Title
FY2024 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 FY2024 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 2024 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, partnering with healthcare organizations to provide comprehensive care 6. Promoting Racial Equity 7. Improving Assistance to LGBTQ+ Individuals 8. Integrating Persons with Lived Experience 9. Building and Effective Workflow 10. Increasing Affordable Housing Supply CoC Annual Priorities: The CoC Board approved 2024 Annual CoC Priorities, which include but are not limited to the following strategies: 1. Sustain Expanded Rapid Rehousing 2. Expand Permanent Supportive Housing with Integrated Behavioral Healthcare for Community Pipeline projects 3. Sustain Expanded Housing Navigation and Landlord Engagement 4. Sustain Systemwide Diversion to Reduce Inflow into Homelessness New project applications can be funded through CoC Bonus or DV Bonus funding opportunities, as well as reallocation of renewal projects.
Awarding Agency Name
Housing Forward
Agency Contact Name
Rae Clay
Agency Contact Phone
214-669-4296
Agency Contact Email
rae.clay@housingforwardntx.org
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Housing
Opportunity Manager
Sydney Ford
Additional Users
Posted Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Public Link
https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/7c063186-8a34-461d-939b-825fd473c1fd
Is Published
Yes

Funding Information

Opportunity Funding
$7,525,060.00
Funding Sources
Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding Source Description

Award Information

Award Announcement Date
Award Type
Competitive
Indirect Costs Allowed
Yes
Matching Requirement
Yes
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 2024 New Project Application, applicant must submit completed HUD eSNAPS full application by 9/20/2024 at 11:55 pm ***Please make sure you are utilizing the Detailed Application Instructions while completing your application. This document can be found on the Housing Forward FY2024 NOFO website.

Question Submission Information

Question Submission Open Date
Question Submission Close Date
Question Submission Email Address
rae.clay@housingforwardntx.org

Technical Assistance Session

Technical Assistance Session
Yes
Session Date and Time
Conference Info / Registration Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcO6trTMsG9JiZt8QxZK89p2r3WvfdG4m#/registration

Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education)
Additional Eligibility Information

Additional Information

Additional Information URL
https://housingforwardntx.org/funding/

Criteria

The results of the FY 2024 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 2024 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 and DV 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

Tier 1 Ranking Priorities

Following the Reallocation Policy, all Renewal Projects will be ranked in Tier 1, as funding availability allows.

a) Projects will be ranked highest to lowest in order of the Project score depending on funding availability and alignment with community needs and priorities.

b) First year renewal projects will be ranked at the bottom of Tier 1 followed by

c) 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

1. New Projects will be prioritized for funding in Tier 2 with any remaining Renewal Projects ranked in the following order:

a) New Community-Wide Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Pipeline Project: The CoC Lead Agency will apply for a PSH on behalf of the CoC to leverage housing and healthcare resources (in accordance with HUD funding priorities), apply the systemwide services waiver for behavioral healthcare integration, and expand the number of new PSH units created through the CoC PSH Pipeline strategy. Subrecipients for this Project will be selected through a local competition.

b) New and/or Expansion Rapid Rehousing Project(s) – Priority is for one new Rapid Rehousing project serving families followed by one new Rapid Rehousing project serving individuals dependent on applications received.

c) Renewal Project(s) not prioritized in Tier 1.

d) Community-Wide DV Bonus Rapid Rehousing Project Expansion. The CoC Lead Agency will expand funding for the existing DV Bonus Rapid Rehousing project awarded last year to expand Rapid Rehousing for participants with a history of domestic violence. Subrecipients for this Project will be selected during the NOFO competition.

 

 

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.

 

 

Anticipated Announcement Dates