Grants

FY 2023 HUD Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Availability – Announced 07/05/23

FY 2023 PROJECT APPLICATION RANKING AND SUMMARIES

NOFO Timeline v1 (PLEASE REVIEW)

COC SURVEY – PROVIDERS PLEASE COMPLETE

Letter of Intent, Housing First Assessment, Recapture Spreadsheet, and Internal Wellness Checklist (the latter two documents are required only for renewal projects) due August 11th @ 12 pm to info@cohomeless.org

  • Project applicants, please review the following scoring rubrics prior to completing your Letter of Intent and project application: Renewal Scoring Rubric – HLC 2023.docx NEW Scoring Rubric – HLC 2023.docx
  • To access the Letter of Intent, the Housing First Assessment, the Recapture Spreadsheet, and the Internal Wellness Checklist, you will need to download the forms. Once you’ve clicked the link and you are on the google docs/sheets page, you’ll select the following (top left): File > Download > Microsoft Word or Excel

Project Applications due in e-snaps August 25th @ 12 pm (once submitted, export the application and send to info@cohomeless.org)

Please review the CoC Program Competition Page for updates, instructions, and information:

FY 2023 CoC Program NOFO Resources

CoC Application Detailed Instructions and Navigational Guides

Project Application Detailed Instructions and Navigational Guides

CoC Office Hours and Webinars

 

Message from HUD:

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) has posted the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care Competition and the Renewal Replacement of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program grants on Grants.gov and will be available on the Funding Opportunities page on HUD’s website later today. Additional resources will be available on the Continuum of Care Program Competition page of HUD’s website.

The CoC Application, CoC Priority Listing, and Project Applications should be available in e-snaps this month. Collaborative Applicants and project applicants will be able to access the applications to review, update, and enter required information for the application process.

Submission Deadline (for Collaborative Applicant): Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT

Project Applicants

  • Returning project applicants may choose to import FY 2023 renewal project application responses; however, this must be requested during your registration of the Renewal Funding Opportunity in e-snaps and is only available if you submitted a project application in the FY 2022 CoC Program Competition. Imported responses must be carefully reviewed to ensure accuracy.
  • Projects renewing for the first time, that were previously awarded prior to the FY 2022 CoC Program Competition must complete the entire renewal project application.
  • New project applications must be completed in full and in accordance with the new project application components permitted in this year’s Competition.
  • YHDP renewal and YHDP replacement project applications must be completed in full and in accordance with the YHDP renewal and YHDP replacement project application processes outlined in the NOFO.
  • CoC planning and UFA Costs applications will only be reviewed if submitted by the CoC’s designated Collaborative Applicant identified in the CoC Applicant Profile in e-snaps.
  • Dedicated HMIS projects, renewal and new, can only be submitted by the CoC’s designated HMIS Lead as identified in the CoC Applicant Profile in e-snaps.

Additional Guidance

The HLC will update this grants page with an application calendar and additional resources. CoCs, Collaborative Applicants, and project applicants should view the available resources related to the Competition on the CoC Program Competition page of HUD’s website this month:

  • FY 2023 CoC Estimated ARD Reports
  • Detailed Instructions
    • CoC Application
    • CoC Priority Listing
    • Project Applications – all types
  • Navigational Guides
    • Accessing the Project Application
    • New Project Application
    • Renewal Project Application
    • UFA Costs Project Application
    • Planning Costs Project Application
    • CoC Priority Listing

Questions

Questions regarding the FY 2023 CoC Program Competition process must be submitted to CoCNOFO@hud.gov.

Questions related to e-snaps functionality (e.g., password lockout, access to user’s application account, updating Applicant Profile) must be submitted to e-snaps@hud.gov.

Central Oregon Health Council is excited to announce the 2023 Community Health Projects grant!

The Central Oregon Health Council’s Community Advisory Council (CAC) is accepting applications for projects addressing social determinants of health and equity (SDOH-E) in the Central Oregon region. All projects must be community-level interventions focused on improving community health and well-being and reducing health disparities.

Special consideration will be given to projects that:

  • Provide basic needs like food, water, shelter, clothing, and hygiene products
  • Prioritize people from communities experiencing health disparities
  • Meet the characteristic needs of the people being served
  • Serve rural communities
  • Locally focused

 

Please click on the link below for more information about the 2023 grant.

https://cohealthcouncil.org/2023-community-health-projects/

Our goal is to make this grant as accessible as possible, including those without dedicated development/grant writing staff. If your organization would benefit from grant writing support, please contact Kelley Adams for more information: Kelley.adams@cohealthcouncil.org

Request for Information: NeighborImpact Housing Stabilization – Subgrantees -CLOSED

The Housing Stabilization department is seeking requests from year-round shelter, warming shelter, and street outreach providers in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs for FY 23-24 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and State Homeless Assistance Program (SHAP) funding.
Potential subgrantees must attend an informational session on Wednesday, June 28th, at 10:30 am, and have access to Oregon Multi-Continuum HMIS prior to contract execution. There is an exception to the HMIS requirement for Victims Service Providers, as required by law.

Completed RFIs and required documentation are due Friday, July 7th, at 5:00 pm. Email proposals to subgrants@neighborimpact.org

To download the complete RFI  click here

Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project

The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is an exciting new initiative designed to reduce the number of youth experiencing homelessness.  The HLC has delegated completion of this application to J Bar J.  Learn more about YHDP here.

 

The Continuum of Care has approved and submitted the following applications in response to the 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunities through HUD:

Special NOFO Combined Application (FINAL-2022)

Regular Combined Application (FINAL-2022) 

City of Bend Funds Available-CLOSED

The City of Bend will be accepting proposals for funding for its Affordable Housing Fund (AHF), Commercial and Industrial Construction Fund (CET), and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. There is approximately $1 million available in Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) resources for the development of affordable housing. Another $500,000 is available in Commercial and Industrial Construction Fund (CET) resources for public services and affordable housing development which will be provided to extremely low-income community members. Additional funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program are available, with approximately $375,000 to fund affordable housing and community development projects in the City of Bend and approximately $102,000 to fund social services.

Potential applicants can register for in an informational meeting on these available housing and community development resources, which will be located in Council Chambers of City Hall at 710 NW Wall Street and virtually on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. If you are unable to attend this informational meeting in-person or virtually, it will be available to watch on YouTube. After the informational meeting, applicants’ proposals may be submitted at https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/BENDOR/Participant.

Potential applicants who intend to submit a proposal can register for a virtual question and answer session which will occur on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. If applicants are unable to attend this session, it will be recorded and available to view afterwards. All applications must be submitted at https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/BENDOR/Participant before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022.

RFP Schedule

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Project Turnkey 2.0 is a $50 million state-funded competitive grant program to support local nonprofits and entities with the acquisition of a motel or other existing structure to be used as shelter or temporary housing. Learn more about the application process here.

OCF is re-opening the application window for Project Turnkey 2.0 through August 19.  If you know of potential motel or other structures that could be turned into housing please connect them with OCF to see if this opportunity might be a fit!

 

https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/project-turnkey/

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HUD’s Continuum of Care Program Competitions have closed for 2022. Please reach out to info@cohomeless if you have any questions on the process for 2023.

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NeighborImpact–Subrecipient Request for Information

Attention street outreach and shelter providers, please see this request for Information from NeighborImpact for  Potential Subrecipients for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Responses are due by July 22nd.

 Final RFI Packet 6.23.22

 

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) for 2021-22 Request for Proposals (RFP) from partner agencies serving homeless persons

These funds are used across the region to support street outreach providers and shelter providers with staffing and operations expenses.
21-22 ESG RFP – FINAL

The ESG request for proposals was released on Feb. 4, 2022  and proposals are due February 16th with notifications to awardees by March 4th.

Please contact Jeff Michael, Jeffm@neighborimpact.org with questions.

City of Bend RFP for Temporary Outdoor Shelters – Proposals due Dec. 9th

Visit the City of Bend’s site for more information and to review  requirements. 

Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY 2021 Continuum of Care Program Competitions – Completed

The Homeless Leadership has completed  its 2021 Consolidated Application for HUD funding.  FY2021_OR_CoC awards

OR-503 FY2021 CoC Consolidated Application  This application can be reviewed for public comment. Comments can be sent via email to info@cohomeless.org between now and Tuesday, Nov. 16th which is the application deadline.

OR-503 FY 2021 Ranking Worksheet

 

The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition (NOFO) has been released.  Click here to Review/Download the FY21 Continuum of Care Competition.

The CoC Application, CoC Priority Listing, and Project Applications should be available Thursday, August 19, 2021. Collaborative Applicants and project applicants will be able to access the applications to review, update, and enter required information for the application process.

Collaborative Application Submission Deadline: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 8:00 PM EST    Note: HLC submits on behalf of our region, participating agencies will have earlier deadlines.

Listserv Notifications: If you would like to receive updates directly from HUD, you can subscribe to the HUD Exchange Mailing List. You may sign up for as many email updates as you would like, but make sure to check the box for “CoC–Continuum of Care Program.”

 

We also  encourage you to sign up to receive HLC newsletters as they may contain updates throughout the competition cycle.

Additional Guidance: The HLC will update this grants page with an application calendar and additional resources. CoCs, Collaborative Applicants, and project applicants should view the available resources related to the Competition on HUD’s Continuum of Care Program Competition page.

Questions:

Questions regarding the FY 2021 CoC Program Competition process must be submitted to CoCNOFO@hud.gov.

Questions related to e-snaps functionality (e.g., password lockout, access to user’s application account, updating Applicant Profile) must be submitted to e-snaps@hud.gov.

Fiscal Year 2021 CoC Program Competition Resources

 

 

Upcoming 2021 CoC Competition Webinar – Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm ET.  (posted 8/26)

To help CoCs and applicants successfully complete the application process HUD will be hosting a webinar.  This webinar will be focused on major changes in the Competition and will review HUD’s intent behind some of its changes and questions. No registration required.  Please click on this link at that time. The webinar will be capped at 1,000 attendees. Attendees are encouraged to sign in at least 5 minutes before the Office Hours start time.

Purpose of the Webinar: This webinar will go highlight various parts of the CoC Competition process, including the funding tiers, CoC Application, and Project Application.  HUD will be highlighting best practices for completing the process and discussing how applicants should be approaching their responses.

HUD will discuss:

  • Non-competitive YHDP renewal and replacement applications;
  • Changes to how project applications submit requests for consolidations and expansions; and
  • The Tier 1 and Tier 2 information.

A recording of this webinar, along with the transcript, will be posted to HUD’s Continuum of Care Program Competition page.

 

 

Please review the following opportunities available via the Central Oregon Health Council:

Opportunity #1: Impact Incentive Fund

The Impact Incentive Fund is open to organizations applying for funding from grantors other than the Central Oregon Health Council (COHC) that meaningfully impacts a Regional Health Improvement Plan (RHIP) Future State Measure. This fund will match awarded amounts up to a maximum of $250,000. The amount awarded by the COHC can be equal to or less than the amount awarded by the other grantor, up to the $250,000 maximum.

This fund will not apply to any grants awarded by the COHC or RHIP. The purpose of this fund is to focus greater efforts beyond the grants that the COHC awards toward the RHIP. All Impact Incentive Funds are first-come first-serve and this opportunity will end when all funds have been spent.

To learn more, review requirements, or start a request form please visit https://cohealthcouncil.org/impact-incentive-fund/.
 
Opportunity #2: Grant Writing Support
Free grant writing support of up to 10 hours to help apply for an identified grant outside of COHC or RHIP funds.

The grant consultant can help:

  • Interpret requirements/criteria for an identified grant.
  • Review and interpret the grant questions and discuss possible ways to provide responses.
  • Review and edit the grant final draft before submission.

The identified grant must occur in Central Oregon and must align with a RHIP Future State Measure. The organization requesting support does not have access to its own grant writer or development staff. The grant consultant cannot write the grant on an organization’s behalf.

If your organization wants to access grant writing support, simply contact Rebeckah Berry to discuss the next steps: rebeckah.berry@cohealthcouncil.org  |  541.306.3523.

Opportunity #3 

Standard Grants

The COHC is now accepting Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for an organization to host listening sessions with community members regarding decreasing the rate of Central Oregonians classified as ALICE (Asset-Limited Income-Constrained, Employed), and also reducing the combined costs of housing and transportation. The opportunity details are available online. This LOI request addresses measures 3 and 4 from our Address Poverty RHIP workgroup. For more information on why we are using these specific measures and why they matter, visit the Central Oregon Health Data websiteFor questions about the overall opportunity and project parameters, please contact the project manager who oversees the ALICE LOI, MaCayla Arsenault: macayla.arsenault@cohealthcouncil.orgFor questions about the online grant platform and submission process, please contact our Grants and Metrics Manager, Rebeckah Berry: rebeckah.berry@cohealthcouncil.org

HLC Grants Committee Releasing RFI for homeless services -NOW CLOSED

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to gather input and obtain information to support the critical expansion of homeless services in Central Oregon.  HLC is also committed to encouraging cooperation and collaboration across agencies and sectors and strives to connect emerging programs with available resources.  Please complete the included form, attach any supplemental materials in Microsoft Word or PDF format and send all documents via email to info@cohomeless.org  by  Sunday, August 15th (deadline extended).   The HLC is seeking feedback and information through this RFI and will consider any information submitted including partial responses. Respondents are welcome to use materials submitted to other funders to save time.RFI word      RFI PDF

(extension offered Tues, July 13th. New deadline Sun. Aug 15th) 

City of Bend RFQ for Navigation Center Operations— NOW CLOSED 

The City of Bend has released an Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a future Navigation Center operations. This is the first of a two-stage process. In this first round, we are looking to gain feedback and direction from our community regarding the spectrum of services that should be available, and to gauge interest in partnership with the City on our response to housing insecurity and houselessness. We hope that this RFQ will lead to the creation of a “short list” of potential providers upon whom we can call as Council continues to address these challenges, both for Navigation Center-related services and any future programs and services the City may wish to fund.  Additional information, including the RFQ, can be found on the City’s procurement page.   Response Due: July 13, 2021, 3:00PM Pacific Time.  

Anticipated Schedule

  • The City anticipates the following general timeline for this RFQ. The City reserves the right to change the schedule through a written addendum.
  • Issuance of RFQ documents June 4, 2021
  • Optional Virtual Informational Meeting June 29, 2021 (contact the issuing officer for meeting access information)
  • Deadline for SOQ/Response Submission July 13, 2021
  • Issuance of Request for Proposals (Step 2) TBD

 

CDBG Grant Awardees, City of Bend- Closed

Read more about awards and projects here.

2020-2021 Emergency Services Grant Corona Virus Relief Awards-  Closed

Congratulations to awardees for securing additional resources for our region. Click to read about awardees for OR-503  Notice of Reservation of Funding_Rev24Mar21 (3)

2020-2021 Emergency Services Grant RFP-  Closed

Request for Proposals (RFP) from partner agencies serving homeless persons Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) for 2020-21

2020-2021 ESG RFP Scoring Matrix

FY 2020 NOFA Timeline

No competition due to Pandemic.  2019 funded projects were awarded again. Here is the OR-503 CoC Project Summaries

Homeless Leadership Coalition 2020 Continuum of Care Program Competition Timeline…

FY 2020 Grant Writer RFP

The FY 2020 RFP is closed. The awardee will be announced in mid-May. The Homeless Leadership Coalition (HLC) is accepting proposals for a grant writer to assist with up to two (2) Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Notice of Funding Announcement (NOFA) grant applications. Grant Writer RFP…

Fiscal Year 2019 HUD Funding Award Report

OR-503 FY2019 Consolidated Application (pdf)

Fiscal Year 2019 Continuum of Care Competition Homeless Assistance Award Report (pdf)

OR-503 CoC Project Summaries (awarded projects)

Fiscal Year 2019 Consolidated Application

The Homeless Leadership has submitted its 2019 Consolidated Application for HUD funding.

OR-503 FY19 Consolidated Application (pdf)

OR-503 FY19 Project Priority Listing (pdf)

OR-503 2019 Ranking Worksheet (pdf)

Fiscal Year 2019 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Issued- CLOSED

The FY 2019 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) was released by HUD on July 3, 2019. Additional information can be found on the HUD website…

The HLC will update our grants page with an application calendar and additional information as soon as it becomes available.

If you would like to receive updates directly from HUD, you can subscribe to the HUD Exchange Mailing List. You may sign up for as many email updates as you would like, but make sure to check the box for “CoC–Continuum of Care Program.”

Please take some time to explore the HUD Exchange website for helpful information and resources. The e-snaps page also has many helpful resources.

Fiscal Year 2019 Resources

Application Calendar… (pdf)

2019 New Project Application… (pdf)
New Project Application Detailed Instructions… (pdf)

FY 2019 Renewal Project Application e-snaps Navigational Guide… (pdf)
2019 Renewal Project Application Detailed Instructions…

HLC Internal Wellness Checklist… (pdf)

HLC Housing First Assessment… (pdf)

HLC Rating and Ranking-Process… diagram (pdf)

HLC Continuum of Care Reallocation Policy 8.23.19_final(pdf)

Letter of intent to apply for HUD funding… (Word docx). The deadline for agencies to submit their letter of intent to apply for HUD funding was Friday, July 12, 2019 at 5pm.

Request for Proposals (RFP) from partner agencies serving homeless persons Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) RFP – 2019-2020