Continuum of Care News

This morning Secretary Castro announced $355 million in Tier 2 awards for the FY 2015 CoC Program Competition .  This round of funding was the most competitive ever, both locally and nationally. This is consistent with HUD’s policy goals as well as Congressional direction to stringently review performance, increase competition for CoCs, and not simply fund renewals in the FY 2015 CoC competition.  There are some communities that scored very high that will see an increase in funding in FY 2015 while other CoCs will see a decrease in overall funding.  There are multiple factors that could have resulted in a lower amount of funding. A CoC may have scored poorly on the CoC Application, projects included on the Priority Listing in Tier 2 may have scored poorly or not met threshold requirements or the FMR for one or more geographic area within the CoC may have declined.  Many transitional housing were not renewed. There were very clear incentives provided in the FY 2...

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . Register Today: 2016 CDBG-DR Webinar Series: Subrecipient Management and Recordkeeping Webinar - May 16, 2016 at 2 PM EDT The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is holding a series of webinars for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grantees that covers the basics of the program. New CDBG-DR grantees are strongly encouraged to attend these webinars and will be given priority, should the registrations exceed capacity. The following topics will be covered in this series: Overview of CDBG-DR CDBG-DR Action Plans...

Webinar – Stand Down Financing Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. EDT The National Veterans Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) is hosting the webinar “Stand Down Financing” on Thursday, May 12 at 2:00 pm EDT . While Stand Downs vary widely in structure and services, all Stand Down events require budget planning and fundraising to support activities. This webinar will build on the Stand Down Development webinar  held in January 2016 with a focus on financing and coordinated services. The webinar will feature Shirley Snyder from DOL-VETS as a guest speaker to lead a discussion on the Stand Down grant application process. TO REGISTER FOR “Stand Down Financing” Go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5684373234972688131 and complete the registration form. You will receive instructions for joining the training when you register. F...

In this issue: Do Eviction Screenings Violate the Fair Housing Act? * Homeless Mom Turns Advocate * In Memoriam: Marva Smith Battle-Bey Having trouble viewing this email? Click here. In this issue: Do Eviction Screenings Violate the Fair Housing Act? ● Homelessness: A Mom Turns Advocate ● In Memoriam: Marva Smith Battle-Bey Tuesday, May 3, 2016   Shelterforce in Print!   1 Year for $18 Subscribe Now! Events Online Report Launch | Our Neighborhoods: Asian American & Pacific Islander Anti-Displacement Strategies | Wednesday, May 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. EDT In the midst of the current urban housing crisis, National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development (CAPACD) and Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement launch their report with ...