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View information and documents from past grant competitions on our Funding Archives page.
HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) will use two different listservs on HUD’s website to communicate information regarding information developed by HUD/SNAPS concerning:
Information and guidance produced by HUD technical assistance providers regarding SNAPS programs remains on the HUD Exchange and new information will continue to appear. But documents and communication written by SNAPS will no longer be sent through the HUD Exchange listserv.
Please sign up for the listservs as soon as you can so you do not miss important information regarding the FY 2023 CoC Program Competition, including GIW release, and other information related to SNAPS programs.
To subscribe to the SNAPS Competitions listserv please click on the link: https://www.hud.gov/subscribe/signup?listname=SNAPS%20Competitions&list=SNAPS-COMPETITIONS-L
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The NOFO will be posted on Grants.gov and will be available on the Funding Opportunities page on HUD’s website. Additional resources will be posted to the HCCSC funding page once released by HUD.
The Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County (HCCSC) is currently seeking Letters of Interest from organizations interested in applying for FY2023 Continuum of Care funding to provide housing projects that will serve the homeless. Organizations that are interested in applying for FY2023 CoC funding should Submit a Letter of Interest by Friday, April 28, 2023, to mbragg@starkhousingnetwork.org.
Summary
The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to promote community wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, and State and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families, and communities by homelessness; promote access to and effect utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families; and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Role of the Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County (HCCSC)
HUD designates specific geographic areas across the nation as the “Continuum of Care” covering that region. The local geographic area recognized by HUD as a Continuum of Care is Stark County. All projects applying for CoC funding to serve areas of Stark County must apply through the local application process established by the body designated to represent the local Continuum of Care. The Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County (HCCSC) is the body designated to fulfill the federal requirements of a Continuum of Care in order to compete for the CoC grant program funding.
HUD CoC Application
The annual CoC application is composed of two parts: the Consolidated Application and the Priority Listing. The details regarding HUD priorities and additional threshold requirements are released for each funding year at the time of HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC Program. The timing of the NOFO varies from year to year. The two parts of the CoC Application are briefly explained below:
Consolidated Application
The Consolidated Application is prepared and submitted by the HCCSC’s designated Collaborative Applicant, Stark Housing Network. HUD assesses CoCs nationwide on system-wide performance outcomes and coordination and scores and ranks CoCs accordingly to determine which CoCs will receive funding priority for project applications submitted by the CoC in the Priority Listing.
Priority Listing
The HCCSC must establish a local process for assessing local gaps and needs, determining funding priorities for the CoC Program, determining possible reallocations, inviting, reviewing, scoring and ranking projects according to successful performance that reflects the projects ability to assist with addressing system-wide progress towards ending homelessness. The HCCSC has established policies and procedures for this local process, which are posted as policy C.3 on our Member Resources >> Charter & Policies page (scroll to Section C to read). In summary, the HCCSC’s Recipient Approval and Evaluation (RAE) Committee must review, score and rank all local projects applying for CoC Program funding through the local application process detailed in the policy referenced above. The RAE Committee makes recommendations to the HCCSC Board of Directors regarding which projects should be submitted in the Priority Listing and the rank order of those projects. The HCCSC Board of Directors reviews the Committee’s recommendations and either approves or amends them to determine final approval for submission in the CoC Application.
Local Application Process
Please note that agencies interested in applying for the CoC Program funding must meet certain Threshold Criteria as detailed each year in the local application appendix as well as any additional threshold requirements as determined by HUD with the release of NOFO each year and included in the eSNAPS application. Threshold Criteria include, but are not limited to, an understanding of the HEARTH Act, Final Interim Rule for the Continuum of Care Program and a requirement to abide by the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) policies and procedures E.1 through E.6 (visit our Member Resources >> Charter & Policies page and scroll to Section E to read) and Coordinated Entry policies and procedures D.1 through D.8 (visit our Member Resources >> Charter & Policies page and scroll to Section D to read) if awarded.
For additional information regarding the local Continuum of Care Program, contact Marcie Bragg, executive director of Stark Housing Network (management organization and collaborative applicant for HCCSC), by email or by phone (330) 451-6550.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2022 CoC Program competition was released August 1, 2022. The NOFO for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition has been posted to the:
FY 2022 CoC Program Competition: Funding Opportunity page on the HUD Exchange.
The FY2022 CoC Annual Renewal Demand for OH-508 (Canton, Massillon, Alliance/Stark County) is $3,121,749. The CoC Bonus funding is available in the amount of $156,087 and DV Bonus funding is available in the amount of $291,495.
For more information visit the HUD CoC Program Competition page
The e-snaps application process is open and instructional guides have been published and are available on the e-snaps page on the HUD Exchange.
FY2022 CoC Applications are due by 12:00 pm (noon) on Friday, August 26th. This includes the eSNAPS application that must be submitted in eSNAPS and the HCCSC Scoring Criteria and Score Sheet Appendix must be emailed to mbragg@starkhousingnetwork.org
HCCSC’s LOCAL FY2022 APPLICATION COMPETITION
FY2022 HCCSC Board-Approved Project Ranking–(posted 9.13.2022)
FY2022 Consolidated Application–(posted 9.23.2022 )
FY2022 Priority Listing–(posted 9.23.2022)
HCCSC’s LOCAL RESOURCE & MATERIALS FOR FY2022 COMPETITION
FY2022 Funds Available for Housing Projects Serving the Homeless – Public Notice (posted 8.12.2022)
FY2022 CoC Letter of Interest fillable pdf with Flowchart
FY2022 CoC Letter of Interest Competition Workshop (May 12, 2022)
FY2022 CoC Competition Application Workshop-August 18, 2022 (posted 8.18.2022)
FY2022 CoC Competition Timeline–HCCSC Board approved 8.09.2022 (posted 8.12.2022)
HCCSC’s LOCAL FORMS FOR FY2022 COMPETITION
FY2022 HCCSC Scoring Criteria and Score Sheet–HCCSC Board approved 8.09.2022- (posted 8.12.2022)
FY2022 HCCSC Scoring Criteria and Score Sheet Appendix–HCCSC Board approved 8.09.2022- (posted 8.12.2022)
FY2022 HCCSC Scoring Criteria and Score Sheet Appendix word- (posted 8.12.2022)
FY2022 HCCSC Scoring Criteria and Score Sheet Appendix fillable pdf-(posted 8.12.2022)
ARCHIVE: FY2021 CoC Competition Information
View information from past ESG competitions on our Funding Archives page.
The Emergency Solutions Grants program (ESG) is a federal grant program of the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), awarded annually to the City of Canton, designed to assist individuals and families from the City of Canton to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. The City of Canton re-grants the federal dollars to agencies with programs that serve residents of the City. It can provide funding for street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, and the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Agencies applying must actively participate in the Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County (HCCSC). Interested applicants will also be required to abide by the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) policies and procedures E.1 through E.6 (visit our Member Resources >> Charter & Policies page and scroll to Section E to read) and Coordinated Entry policies and procedures D.1 through D.8 (visit our Member Resources >> Charter & Policies page and scroll to Section D to read) if awarded.
The City of Canton collaborates with HCCSC to set priorities and review applications for ESG funding. Specifically, HCCSC’s Recipient Approval and Evaluation Committee reviews all ESG applications each year and makes recommendations to the HCCSC Board of Directors regarding which programs should receive ESG funding. The HCCSC Board of Directors reviews the Committee’s recommendations and either approves or amends them to formulate its final recommendations. The Board’s final recommendations are then forwarded to the City of Canton.
In accordance with the HEARTH Act, HUD has issued interim regulations for the ESG program and the Consolidated Plan. Local policies regarding the procedures for inviting and reviewing the ESG applications can be found posted as policy C.8 on the Member Resources >> Charter & Policies page
Contact Marcie Bragg, Executive Director of Stark Housing Network (management organization and collaborative applicant for HCCSC), with any questions – by email or by phone (330) 451-6550.
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Application Period Opens on November 14, 2022, at 11:59 P.M. and the Application Period Ends on December 13, 2022, at 11:59 PM
Applications must be submitted to Marcie Bragg of the Stark Housing Network, Inc. at mbragg@starkhousingnetwork.org
Funding Priorities: Funding priorities for ESG are determined by the Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County (HCCSC) based on local gaps/needs and driven by the City of Canton’s priorities.
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FY 2023 ESG Local Application Guidance– Posted November 11, 2022
FY 2023 ESG Grant Application– Posted November 11, 2022
FY 2023 ESG Grant Application-HMIS ONLY–Posted November 11, 2022
FY 2023 ESG Application Attachments:
FY 2023 ESG Local Scoring Form–Posted November 11, 2022
FY 2023 ESG Application Workshop–Posted November 30, 2022
ARCHIVE: FY2022 ESG Competition Information
View more ESG competition information on the City of Canton website.
Community Development | Canton, OH (cantonohio.gov)
Regional Planning Commission-Stark County, Ohio
View information from past ODOD grant competitions on our Funding Archives page.
The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) has three homeless-specific funding opportunities:
* Supportive Housing Program (SHP) – Applications due to ODOD on 07/08/2022
* Homeless Crisis Response Program (HCRP) – Shelter – Applications due to ODOD on 06/24/2022
* Homeless Crisis Response Program (HCRP) – Regional – Applications due to ODOD on 06/24/2022
Please review details regarding each program and funding application procedures below. Please note that agencies interested in applying for any of the ODSA programs must actively participate in the Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County (HCCSC). Interested applicants will also be required to abide by the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) policies and procedures E.1 through E.6 (visit our Member Resources >> Charter & Policies page and scroll to Section E to read) and Coordinated Entry policies and procedures D.1 through D.8 (visit our Member Resources >> Charter & Policies page and scroll to Section D to read) if awarded.
Program Summary: The Supportive Housing Program (SHP) and Homeless Crisis Response Program (HCRP) – Shelter are Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) funded grant programs for which agencies apply directly to ODOD biannually. SHP can fund Permanent Supportive Housing projects and limited Transitional Housing projects for select sub-populations. HCRP – Shelter can only fund emergency shelters.
Funding Priorities: Funding priorities for SHP and HCRP are determined by the Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County (HCCSC) based on local gaps/needs and driven by ODOD policy priorities.
Local Review Process: All projects submitting an application to ODOD must have the local CoC (Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County)’s approval. A portion of the ODOD application must be completed by the HCCSC describing how projects were reviewed and approved by the HCCSC and must include signed approval from the HCCSC.
Program Summary: The Homeless Crisis Response Program (HCRP) Regional is an Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) funded grant program for which the Board of Stark County Commissioner’s Office is the biannual recipient (grantee) of the funding. The Stark County Commissioner’s Office then re-grants the funding to local agencies as sub-recipients. This program is designed to assist individuals and families from all areas of Stark County, outside of the City of Canton, quickly maintain and/or regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis that has resulted in homelessness.
The Stark Housing Network Inc., on behalf of The Board of Stark County Commissioners, releases a biannual Request for Proposals (RFP) for sub-recipients of the HCRP funds. As the Collaborative Applicant for the Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County (HCCSC), The Stark Housing Network Inc. collaborates closely with HCCSC to set priorities and review applications for HCRP funding. Specifically, HCCSC’s Recipient Approval and Evaluation Committee reviews all HCRP applications biannually and makes recommendations to the HCCSC Board of Directors regarding which projects should be recommended for HCRP funding. The HCCSC Board of Directors reviews the Committee’s recommendations and either approves or amends them to formulate its final recommendations. The Board’s final recommendations are then forwarded to The Stark Housing Network Inc. The Board of Stark County Commissioners approves the final submission of the applications to ODOD.
The Homeless Crisis Response Program (HCRP) is funded, in part, through the federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program and therefore projects awarded must adhere to the regulations established in the HEARTH Act, final interim rule for ESG Program.
Funding Priorities: Funding priorities for HCRP are determined by the Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County (HCCSC) and driven by ODOD policy priorities.
Threshold Criteria: Agencies applying for funding must meet threshold criteria required for administering federal and state grants, which include understanding of the HEARTH Act requirements and agreement to abide by all local HCCSC Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) policies and procedures E.1 through E.6 (visit our Member Resources >> Charter & Policies page and scroll to Section E to read) and Coordinated Entry policies and procedures D.1 through D.8 (visit our Member Resources >> Charter & Policies page and scroll to Section D to read) if awarded.
Funding Priorities for PY2022: Funding priorities for SHP and HCRP are determined by the Homeless Continuum of Care of Stark County (HCCSC) based on local gaps/needs and driven by ODOD policy priorities. The HCCSC’s System Performance Committee recommends that Permanent Supportive Housing be prioritized for PY2022 SHP funding.
Find more information on the FY2022 Funding Competition on the ODOD website.
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