minneapolis/hennepin county continuum of care for the homeless 2014 funding informational proposals...
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Minneapolis/Hennepin County Continuum of Care
for the Homeless2014 Funding
Informational proposals for new projects are being solicited
2014 CoCIntroduction
Proposals only for new permanent housing projects serving families who are homeless are requested, as follows:
Rapid rehousing (RRH) for homeless families with children, and for youth-headed familiesPermanent supportive housing (PSH) for chronically homeless families with children
2014 CoCIntroduction
The CoC will reallocate up to 10% of 2014 renewal funding to encourage:New high-performing and innovative programsNew non-capital projects not currently receiving these fundsNew projects proposed by current grantees with lower priority programs, who propose different programs that better align with the CoC’s critical priorities (RRH & PSH for families)
2014 CoCFunding
US Dept of HUD’s 2014 McKinney-Vento CoC Program funding (2013-14 CoC NOFA)New projects can only be funded by reallocating current renewal funding (no additional funding from HUD)New Projects can only be PSH for chronically homeless or RRH for families2014 funding amount available for new projects in Hennepin County will be determined by the CoC as part of the McKinney-Vento Funding Committee’s review and ranking process (both new proposed projects and renewal projects)
2014 CoCFunding (cont)
No funding will be awarded based on these letters of interest and information
Funding awards will be determined by HUD based on a full HUD application, after applicant projects are reviewed, ranked, & invited to apply by the CoC
Initial grants are for one year and will then be eligible for annual renewal thereafter
Can be used for Rental Assistance, Leasing, Operating, Support Services, or Administration
More information about eligible activities is available at: https://www.onecpd.info/coc/
2014 CoCRapid Re-housing for families
Model of housing assistance designed to assist the homeless, with or without disabilities, to move quickly into permanent housing and achieve stability
Time-limited, individualized, and flexible Must serve households with children living on
the streets (unsheltered) or in emergency shelter Rental Assistance and Supportive Services
2014 CoCPermanent Supportive Housing
New supportive housing opportunities for chronically homeless (CH) households that include individuals with disabilities
To increase CH beds/units to help in reaching federal and local goals to end chronic homelessness
In Hennepin County, we are prioritizing new projects for families with children with this type of housing
2014 CoCRental Assistance Funds
Tenant-based (TBRA), Sponsor-based (SBRA), or Project-based (PBRA)
Short-term (up to 3 months) or Medium-term (4 to 24 months) – for RRH projects
Long-term (more than 24 months) – PSH projects 25% cash and/or in-kind match required Note: only local governments, public housing agencies,
or Indian Tribes are eligible to administer this assistance If the applicant is not eligible to administer these funds, an
eligible administering agency must be identified Public Housing Agencies in MN:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/pha/contacts/states/mn.cfm
2014 CoCLease Funds
Can be used to lease units in a building, the whole building or multiple buildings
Also for rental costs of an individual unit for an eligible program participant - as a master lease held by the applicant agency
Note: cannot use to pay costs of property owned by applicant/sponsor or their parent or subsidiary organization
No match requirement
2014 CoCOperating Funds
For costs of the day-to-day operation of permanent housing in a single structure or individual housing units
CoC funds may not be used for rental assistance and operating costs in the same project
25% cash and/or in-kind match required Operating funds may also be available from Minnesota
DHS or through the Minnesota Housing Multi-Family RFP
2014 CoCSupportive Service Funds
For the eligible costs of supportive services that address the special needs of program participants
For list of eligible services, see: https://www.onecpd.info/resource/2036/introductory-guide-to-the-coc-program/
Supportive Service funding requests must be made in conjunction with other funding: Leasing, Operating, or Rental Assistance
25% cash and/or in-kind match required Service funding may also be available from Medicaid/MA
waivered services & Group Residential Housing (GRH)
2014 CoCAdministrative costs
Up to 7% of grant amount may be for overall project/grant administration
These include activities such as management, coordination, monitoring, evaluation, staff training, & environmental review
25% cash and/or in-kind match required
2014 CoCInformational proposals/LOI
Letters of Interest/Information must include:Proposed project name and location (if applicable)Organization name, contact person, mailing address, phone(s), e-mail addressProject type: Rapid Re-Housing or Permanent Supportive Housing
2014 CoCInformational proposals/LOI (cont.)
Description of the project:– target population– proposed capacity (number of households &
persons to be served)– proposed housing and support services model– proposed outcomes– strategies on meeting outcome goals & HUD
performance measure targets
2014 CoCInformational proposals/LOI (cont.)
Funding categories & proposed amounts: rental assistance, leasing, operations, supportive services, administration, required match
For projects with rental assistance, identify potential eligible partner (if needed) that can administer the rental assistance
Plans for obtaining cash and/or in-kind leverage commitments (150% of grant)
Commitment & capacity to fully participate in this Coordinated Assessment system
2014 CoCEligible Applicants
Public nonprofit agenciesPrivate nonprofit agenciesUnits of governmentPublic housing
agencies/authorities
2014 CoCCoordinated Assessment
Hennepin County is developing a Coordinated Assessment & Referral system for all homeless assistance & housing services (HEARTH Act & CoC Interim Rule)
All CoC applicants must describe their commitment & capacity to fully participate in this Coordinated Assessment system
2014 CoCLeverage
Projects should be able to leverage cash and/or in-kind resources of at least 150% of the HUD grant amount
Proposals should include plans for obtaining these leverage commitments if a full application is submitted later
2014 CoCResources
http://www.endhomelessness.org/library/entry/3.9-using-reallocation-to-support-strategies-that-work
http://www.endhomelessness.org/pages/prevention-and-rapid-re-housing
http://www.endhomelessness.org/library/entry/retooling-transitional-housing-webinar
http://www.endhomelessness.org/pages/housing_first
http://www.hennepin.headinghomeminnesota.org/
https://www.onecpd.info/coc/
2014 CoCRFI Timeline
Thursday,May 29, 2014
Release of vendor selection request (RFI)
Wednesday,June 18, 2014
Pre-submission conference at 10:00 AM, Brookdale Library
Monday,June 23, 2014
Minutes & questions from pre-proposal conference posted on: www.hennepin.us/HSPHDRFP
Wednesday,June 18, 2014
Final deadline for submission of questions regarding the RFP
Monday,June 23, 2014
Answers to questions submitted by deadline to be posted on: www.hennepin.us/HSPHDRFP
Monday,June 30, 2014
Informational Proposals (Letters of Interest/Information) due by: 3:00 PM, CDT
July - Aug 2014 Review and preliminary ranking of submissions.
Date to be determined Final ranking & selection after HUD publishes 2014 CoC Program funding process
2014 CoCLetter of Interest/Information Submission
16 paper copies of each proposal (LOI) & attachments mailed or delivered to:
Tim Hastings
Vendor Selection Coordinator
Government Center
Administrative Tower - 10th floor
300 South 6th Street, MC 106
Minneapolis, MN 55487
Note: One electronic copy must also be submitted (preferably PDF) on disk, flash drive, or attached to e-mail: [email protected]
No later than: 3:00 PM, Monday, June 30, 2014
2014 CoCTechnical Support
Further questions concerning this vendor selection process should be submitted by e-mail to:
Timothy Hastings
Hennepin County HSPHD
Vendor Selection Coordinator
Pre-Submission Conference questions and answers, and any additional questions & answers, will be posted on: http://www.hennepin.us/business/work-with-henn-co/contracts-human-services-public-health