(SSVF) Program Update Thursday December 31, 2020
From: SSVF
Date: December 31, 2020 at 8:14:10 AM EST
Subject: SSVF Program Update Thursday December 31, 2020
REGISTER NOW: Introduction to New SSVF Grants Management System: January 8, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
REGISTER NOW: SSVF National Webinar: January 14, 2021, 2 PM EST
UPDATE: SSVF and HUD-VASH Coordination Memo Extended
REMINDER: FY2022 NOFA Response Submission
REMINDER: Request for Success Stories for FY2020 HPO Annual Report
REGISTER NOW: Introduction to New SSVF Grants Management System: January 8, 2021, 12:00 PM EST
In September 2020, the SSVF Program Office informed grantees that we would begin transitioning to a new cloud-based grants management system. We are pleased to announce that the new system is available for grantees to start using now. The SSVF Program Office will host a webinar on January 8, 2021, 12:00 EST, to introduce grantees to the new grants management platform. SSVF staff will also provide instructions to help grantees understand how to submit their application materials and respond to the current SSVF FY2022 NOFA. Please register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2235121733792716302. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
REGISTER NOW: SSVF National Webinar: January 14, 2021, 2:00 PM EST
In this webinar, ABT Associates will review the newest SSVF monthly reporting from the VA HMIS Repository and how to interpret the results each SSVF program receives at the end of each upload cycle. A refresher of the Data Quality Summary and Data Quality Details reports, which are sent with every successful upload, will also be provided. There will be an opportunity for data collection questions and clarification on any upload concerns that have arisen within the first few uploads of the new fiscal year. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4732378721802553356. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
UPDATE: SSVF and HUD-VASH Coordination Memo Extended
On May 19, 2020, the SSVF Program Office released a memo providing guidance on SSVF resources available to assist Veterans in HUD-VASH. This memo specified that SSVF grantees are allowed to provide deposits, rental assistance, and housing search assistance to Veterans participating in HUD-VASH and looking for permanent housing. This memo, which was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2020, has been extended indefinitely. The SSVF Program Office encourages SSVF grantees to continue collaborating with HUD-VASH partners to move Veterans from hotels into permanent housing. The current memo is available on the SSVF website at the link below: SSVF_Assistance_for_Veterans_Participating_in_Housing_and_Urban_Development_Veterans_Affairs_Supportive_Housing_HUDVASH.pdf
REMINDER: FY2022 NOFA Response Submission- The Program Office has simplified the NOFA response submission this year and will only require grantees to submit a letter of intent to continue services through FY2022 or FY2023 for Priority 3 submissions, Budget & CoC distribution (Exhibit I-III), and proof of accreditation, when applicable. In preparation for submission, grantees may download the Budget & CoC distribution template (Exhibit I-III) to have it ready when our office gives further guidance for submission. Letters of Intent will be incorporated into the new grants management system. The Program Office will not require a full application or letters of support from the CoC or VAMC with the submission this year.
Although letters of support are not required, the SSVF Program Office expects grantees to continue planning with their local CoCs and VAMCs during the pandemic and throughout the grant year. The SSVF Program Office will provide more information on submissions within the coming weeks.
REMINDER: Request for Success Stories for FY2020 HPO Annual Report
The SSVF Program Office is seeking success stories to include in the FY2020 VA Homeless Programs Office (HPO) Annual Report. If you are interested in spotlighting an example of your SSVF Program's incredible work, please submit the following information to Regional Coordinator Maxie Pulliam at Maxine.Pulliam@va.gov.
• Case manager's name, telephone number, and email address
• Veteran's name, telephone number, and email address
• Veteran's demographic information (age, gender, branch of service, etc.)
• Veteran's location (city and state)
• Closest VAMC to the Veteran
• Overview of Veteran's journey from homelessness to stable housing (one-page maximum)
• Type of SSVF Assistance (RRH or HP)
• Relevant KEY services and financial assistance received
• Picture of client/household
• Release of Information (see attachments)
Regards,
SSVF Program Office