FY24 & FY25 HUD NOFO
FL-508 FY 24 Funding Available
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Preliminary Pro Rata Need |
Est. Annual Renewal Demand |
Tier 1 | CoC Bonus | DV Bonus | CoC Planning |
$2,080,819 | $958,787 | $862,908 | $249,698 | $312,123 | $104,041 |
Cone of Silence Policy
Background
TaskForce employees, quality raters, and the CoC’s Leadership Council are bound by a Cone of Silence pursuant to the Collaborative Applicant’s organizational policy on procurement. The “cone of silence” refers to a period during which communication is restricted to prevent undue influence or bias in the procurement process. “Advertised meetings” refers to meetings that are posted on this specific webpage with no less than three days notice.
Duration
The Cone of Silence begins on the date and time a RFP or NOFO is advertised by TaskForce. The Cone of Silence is terminated at the time when the CoC Director issues a written recommendation to the CoC Leadership Council.
Restrictions
Prohibited Communications: During this period, no communication regarding an RFP, NOFO or the procurement process should occur between potential applicants and anyone involved in the application, evaluation and decision-making process, except for advertised meetings and as specifically provided in the RFP or NOFO. No person should ask any party restricted by this policy to deviate from the requirements set forth herein.
Permitted Communications: Questions regarding the RFP can be submitted in writing to info@keystohome.org at any time. All responses will be shared on this website.
HUD Policy & Program Priorities
Specifically, HUD is seeking projects that:
- EEnding homelessness for all persons
- EUse a Housing First approach
- EReducing unsheltered homelessness
- EImproving system performance
- EEngaging persons with Lived Experience
- EBuilding an Effective Workforce
- EPartnering with housing, health, and service agencies
- ERacial equity
- EImproving assistance to LGBTQ+ individuals
- EIncreasing affordable housing supply
Important Links and Files
Key Dates & Information
July 31, 2024
2024 NOFO notice publicly posted on the CoC website and Facebook page.
August 26, 2024
Letter of Intent (LOI) due to TaskForce. Email LOI to info@keystohome.org. Template available HERE.
August 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mandatory proposal meetings (agencies must attend one).
September 23, 2024 at 5:00pm EST
Project applications (New & Renewal) are due in e-snaps.
October 2, 2024
Rank & Review will finalize scores. All project applicants will be notified via email of project acceptance/rejection and ranking.
October 9, 2024
Project applicant appeals must be received by close of business.
October 14, 2024
Final ranking approved will be posted on this website. See button at bottom of page to download this year’s ranking. Approval and Denial notifications to providers.
October 25, 2024
The Consolidated Application, Priority Listing and Attachments will be posted on this website. Due to a Disaster Extension Approval for this CoC NOFO, this date is amended to November 25, 2024. As a result, award notifications may be delayed in 2025.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES:
QUESTION: Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry asked if street outreach is an allowable category to apply for.
RESPONSE: No, HUD NOFO projects can be funded for RRH, PSH, TH-RRH, HMIS, CE – with DV and CoC Bonus geared toward those categories.
QUESTION: GHA is interested in speaking to any partners that might be interested in seeing if this would work for Job Corp Woman’s dorm.
RESPONSE: Applicants are encouraged to explore opportunities for engaging with prospective collaborative partners.
QUESTION: Is technical assistance available for those of us who are new to the esnaps system?
RESPONSE: TaskForce and Susan Pourciau Consulting, Inc. have recently entered into an agreement to offer TA to project applicants. You can email info@keystohome.org to request TA as a new or renewal project applicant. This applies to the FY24-FY25 HUD NOFO and the HUD CoC Builds competitions.
QUESTION: When preparing a new grant application in eSNAPS, should it be a 2-year or 1-year request?
RESPONSE: One year.
Additional information will be provided by email, website and social media.
For additional questions, please email info@keystohome.org.
Webpage Published: July 31, 2024; Revised: September 20, 2024