HUD Programs Update and Budget Allocation Overview

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The HUD's Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) is actively involved in initiatives for assisting homeless individuals, such as the Continuum of Care Program, Emergency Solutions Grants, and supporting youths facing homelessness. The budget allocation for Homeless Assistance Grants and other spending for FY2020 to FY2022 has been detailed, including specific allocations for different programs. The CoC Competition Updates for FY21 and FY22 are also highlighted, with changes in the registration process and recent updates to the CoC Registration Notice.


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  1. HUD Policy Update: HUD Policy Update: HUDs Office of Special Needs Assistance HUDs Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) Programs (SNAPS) Karen DeBlasio, SNAPS February 2, 2022

  2. HUDs Office of Special Needs Programs Continuum of Care Program Emergency Solutions Grants/ESG CV Allocations Federal Real Property to Assist the Homeless (Title V) Pay for Success Permanent Supportive Housing Demonstration Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program

  3. Budget Homeless Assistance Grants (HAG) and Other Spending FY2020 Appropriated FY201 FY2022 Request Appropriated Homeless Assistance Grants Emergency Solutions Grants Continuum of Care Domestic Violence Grants* Youth Demonstration HMIS Total Homeless Assistance Grants $290 $2,350 $50 $80 $290 $2,569 $52 $82 $290 $3,069 $52 $82 $7 $7 $7 $2,777 $3,000 $3,500 Other Homeless Funds New HUD-VASH $40 $40 The Domestic Violence Grants are awarded to projects that will serve survivors of domestic violence. These grants are awarded through HUD's CoC Program Competition process. Included in the CoC request was $316 million for grants to support CoCs as they work with other housing or healthcare partners, to expand CES, expand street outreach, and expand HMIS.

  4. CoC Competition Updates CoC Competition Updates FY21 CoC Competition: SNAPS still in review and award determination process Expect award late February/early March FY22 CoC Competition: In FY 2022, the CoC Program Registration will not open the second Tuesday of January as in the past. CoCs will be notified when Registration is open in e-snaps through the CoC Competition page and via HUD listserv message. SNAPS recently updated the Continuum of Care (CoC) Registration Notice (CPD- 22-02). The Notice is available via the HUDClips page and the CoC Competition page on HUD.gov.

  5. CoC Competition Updates CoC Competition Updates Summary of Registration Notice changes: Supersedes Notice CPD-18-03 Outlines the requirements for Indian Tribes, TDHEs, or other eligible organizations to register and claim formula areas as a newly formed CoC or for existing CoCs to claim formula areas where an Indian Tribe, TDHE, or other eligible organization intends to apply for projects located in a formula area through an existing CoC. Requires that Registration and Competition related questions are submitted to HUD s CoCNOFO@hud.gov email inbox.

  6. Including Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities Including Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities in the CoC Program in the CoC Program The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 included language allowing the participation of Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities in the Continuum of Care Program Tribes are able to participate by forming their own CoC or joining an existing CoC as a recipient HUD is working to implement Tribal participation in the CoC Program in phases from now through future CoC competitions. HUD conducted two Tribal Consultation sessions: March 24, 2021 and May 25, 2021. Access materials here.

  7. Including Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities Including Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities in the CoC Program in the CoC Program All CoC Program requirements apply to Tribes and TDHEs choosing to participate in the CoC Program Must participate in coordinated entry system (CES) and may only take referrals through the CoCs designated CES process Must enter participant data in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) on all persons assisted with CoC Program funds Must comply with CoC s written standards for providing CoC Program assistance including determining eligibility, prioritization, and rent standards

  8. CoC, YHDP & ESG Waivers for responding to COVID CoC, YHDP & ESG Waivers for responding to COVID 12/30/21 SNAPS published another memo entitled: Availability of Additional Waivers for Community Planning and Development (CPD) Grant Programs to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 Extended many waivers for CoC, YHDP and ESG: CoC/YHDP: Permanent Housing Rapid Re-housing Limit to 24 Months of Rental Assistance CoC/YHDP: Disability Documentation for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) ESG: Homeless Definition Temporary Stays in Institutions of 90 Days or Less ESG: Assisting Program Participants with Subleases ESG: Helping Current Program Participants Maintain Housing Housing Relocation and Stabilization Services ESG: Helping Current Program Participants Maintain Housing Rental Assistance ESG: Restriction of Rental Assistance to Units with Rent at or Below FMR

  9. CoC, YHDP & ESG Waivers for responding to COVID CoC, YHDP & ESG Waivers for responding to COVID CoC/YHDP: Housing Quality Standards Initial Inspection of Unit CoC/YHDP: Suitable Dwelling Size and Housing Quality Standards CoC/YHDP: Fair Market Rent for Individual Units and Leasing Costs CoC/YHDP: One-Year Lease Requirement CoC/YHDP: HQS-Re-inspection of Units CoC/YHDP: Homeless Definition Temporary Stays in Institutions of 90 Days or Less Recipients can continue to use the expedited process in place to inform HUD they will use these waivers Additional Waivers CPD COVID19 December 2021

  10. Partnering with Persons with Lived Experience Partnering with Persons with Lived Experience SNAPS continues to encourage communities to involve persons with lived experience in their local planning and decision making. This does not mean find one formerly homeless person for your local board. We encourage you to amplify the voices of those with lived experience in your community Black, Asian, Latinx, Pacific Islanders, and indigenous populations People who identify as LGBTQ and gender-expansive people People living with disabilities People with experience with the criminal justice system Young People and Seniors Partnering with persons with lived experience webinar

  11. SNAPS List Servs SNAPS List Servs Stay up to date on HUD s Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) news and updates for grantees and interested stakeholders: Sign up for SNAPS Competition Information through HUD.gov Sign up for SNAPS Program Information through HUD.gov Sign up for SNAPS Technical Assistance Information through HUD Exchange

  12. Questions?

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