FFY24 AK-500 Anchorage CoC New Project Application

Anchorage CoC (AK-500) FFY 2024 HUD Continuum of Care Program Local Competition

New Project, DV Bonus, and Expansion Project Application

NOFO Release Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Project Application Release Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Project Application Due Date: Monday, September 9, 2024

HUD CoC Local Competition NOFO

The Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH) is soliciting Local Project Applications for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024 Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant Program funding competition.

Application Information

This application is similar, although not exactly the same, as last year’s application. Questions and scoring will be aligned with the HUD NOFO requirements. Instructions, explanations, and context are provided in the instructions linked here.

Application Support

Application support will be offered via Microsoft Teams on August 23, 30 and September 6 at this link. Please send all questions regarding the application process to this ACEH email: grants@aceh.org.

Application Deadline

The FFY2024 CoC Project Application Packet is due to ACEH on September 9, 2024. If an agency is applying for more than one project, each project requires a separate project application form. For questions and application submission, please email to: grants@aceh.org. A complete application packet will include:
- A completed Renewal Project Application
- Verification of 25% cash or in-kind match
- Project Budget
All application packets must be sent as a PDF document with subject line: “SUBMISSION: AK-500 CoC Application”.

New Applicants

There are a number of steps that must be completed prior to submitting a federal application for HUD CoC Funding. These steps can be time consuming and should be completed ASAP if your agency has not previously received HUD grant funding. If your agency has received funding, it is still recommended that you review the steps and access requirements listed below.

1)    Register at SAM.gov. You will need to register your entity and be assigned a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). You will not be able to submit an application in the esnaps online portal without one.

2)    Set up a HUD Exchange Account. This will provide you with access to a wide variety of HUD resources, including instructions, webinars, trainings, regulations, requirements, best practices, and a lot of general information.

3)    Establish a User Profile and an Organizational profile in e-snaps. These instructions may be helpful. Everywhere the instructions mention a DUNS number, please substitute the UIE number.

FFY2024 AK-500 CoC Local Project Renewal Application Form

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 9, 2024

PART 1: Project Information
AK-500 Project Applicant Information
Agency (Grant Recipient) Name:*
Program Name:*
Project Sub-recipient Organization Name (if applicable): *
Project Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CitySettings

Postal / Zip Code
Will this project provide scattered-site leasing or rental assistance?*

YesNo
Contact Person(s) for Project Application*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Email*
example@example.com
Contact Information for Organization’s Executive Director*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Contact Person(s) for HMIS *

First NameLast Name
Title*
Email*
example@example.com
Contact Person(s) for eSNAPS entry*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Email*
example@example.com
Project HUD Funding Request:*
funding request
Project Grant Term Requested (can be 12 or 18 months): *
term request
Project Start Date for FY2024 CoC Grant Term (beginning in CY2025): *

MonthDayYear
Date
Application Project Type (Select One):*

Permanent Supportive Housing – Dedicated Plus (also PSH)Rapid Rehousing (RRH)Joint Transitional Housing & Rapid Re-Housing (TH/RRH)
Additional Questions:

This project is an expansion project (If yes, contact ACEH for detailed instructions):
Renewal Project Name this expansion is attached to:
Are there any unresolved HUD monitoring or OIG audit findings for any HUD grants (including ESG) under your organization?*

YesNo
If yes, attach the finding and a description of how it was or will be resolved, or email to grants@aceh.org.

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PART 4: Project Alignment with Community Need
Coordination with Healthcare and other Housing Resources
A. Project utilizes housing subsidies or subsidized housing units not funded through the CoC or ESG programs. These housing units, which are not CoC or ESG funded, may be funded by any of the following: private organizations, state or local government, public housing agencies, faith-based organizations, or federal programs other than CoC. Resource must be equivalent to 25% of CoC Grant and documentation is required.*

YesNo
B. Project utilizes healthcare resources to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This must include at least one of the following: provide access to treatment or recovery services for all participants who qualify and choose those services, provision of healthcare services by a private or public organization tailored to the program participants, or a financial contribution from a public or private healthcare agency or health insurance provider. Resource must be equivalent to 25% of CoC Grant and documentation is required.*

YesNo

PART 5: Financials

**Please review the New Project, DV Bonus, and Expansion Project Application Instructions & Guidelines for examples, explanations, and links regarding the budget line-item categories below**
A. CoC Funding Request

Proposed FY Project Budget: please note that “Match” funds must be at least 25% of the proposed project budget; additional funds are “Leverage”. Project income may be included under “Match” or “Leverage”. In addition to completing the tables below, please attach a copy of your anticipated budget for this project.

HUD Requested Budget for Project*

	$ Requested
Newly approved VAWA expenses
Newly approved Rural expenses
Operations
Building Lease
Rental Assistance
Supportive Services
HMIS
Administrative (10%)
TOTAL
MATCH
LEVERAGE
PERCENT of Match + Leverage

B. Match & Leverage Details

Provide detail of the total “Match” and “Leverage” indicated in PART V.B*

	Grant or Source Name	Amount	Pending / Confirmed	Cash / In- Kind	Direct / Indirect Costs	Use of funding	Match / Leverage / Medicaid
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Additional:
Please attach a copy of your anticipated budget for this project

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PART 6: CoC Coordinated Entry Participation

Indicate your organization’s level of Coordinated Entry participation. Participation levels will differ depending upon your organization’s program type and will be taken into account when scoring.
1A Agency will participate in Anchorage Coordinated Entry (CE), including participating in data-sharing and case conferencing, and receiving 100% of housing referrals from the prioritization List.*

YesNo
1B Agency will actively engage with outreach to identify referred clients and will provide application assistance.*

YesNo
Indicate your organization’s EXISTING level of Coordinated Entry participation by checking all boxes that apply. If your organization has had no interaction with the CE process prior to the project this application is for, please check this box.

No interaction with the CE process prior to the project this application
2A Participate in case conferencing for your sub-population(s)*

YesNo
2B Receive referrals from the CE prioritization list*

YesNo
Number of referrals you’ve accepted since 1/1/24 *

PART 7: Utilization of Housing First Principles and Practice

Project applicant certifies that this is a low barrier project and that it operates in adherence with Housing First requirements.
Housing First Utilization
Project certifies that it is low barrier and adheres to Housing First requirements.*

YesNo

PART 8: Agency & Project Narrative Questions
1. Project description:

a. Describe your project.

b. How will it benefit the Homelessness Prevention and Response System, and

c. How will it fit within the HUD priorities for the FFY24 NOFO.
Project description answer:*
(2500 characters)
2. Explain the ways in which your project will adhere to Housing First principles.

a. Explain in detail how you meet the low-barrier requirement. To receive full points you must demonstrate that your project adheres to all Housing First principles.

b. What would make you decline a CE referral?

c. What reasons would lead to terminating a client from your program?
Housing First principles answer:*
(2500 characters)
3. Describe the project’s connection to and leveraging of the following resources:

a. Philanthropic or local funding sources.

b. Integration of healthcare resources within the project and connecting clients to healthcare.
Project connection and leveraging answer:*
(2500 characters)
Attach MOU(s) or email to grants@aceh.org*

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4. Provide a summary of measurable performance goals for the first year of implementation for this project, such as:

a. Number of clients to be served.

b. Increases to income/benefits.

c. Connections to other resources such as employment, job training, beneficiary services, transportation, etc.

d. Will you have a staff member helping clients who has been SOAR trained in the last 24 months or will be trained in the next 9 months?
Measurable performance goals answer:*
(2500 characters)
5. How is your organization addressing equity and inclusion for underserved communities, including

a. Black, Indigenous and People of Color.

b. Members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

c. People with disabilities.

d. How will you incorporate the feedback of those with lived expertise?
Equity and inclusion for underserved communities answer:*
(2500 characters)
6. Has your organization ensured that under-represented individuals (BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, etc.) are represented in the capacities listed below? If so, what actions have been taken prior to this funding competition and list number and/or percentage of under-represented individuals in each category? If not, what plans have been made to ensure equitable representation in the future?
1. Black, Indigenous, and people of color,
2. Members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and
3. People with disabilities?
4. Do your exits from your program align demographically with the community demographics? If not please explain how you are addressing these discrepancies.
5. How do you incorporate the feedback of those with lived expertise?
BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, etc. representation answer:*
(2500 characters)
7. In your own words, describe the difference between non-discrimination and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
Non-discrimination and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion answer:*
(2500 characters)
Any additional attachments

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PART 9: Local Application Certification

On behalf of the agency, I certify that I am authorized to affirm the responses in this application form and that the responses are all truthful to the best of my knowledge.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Email
example@example.com
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Signature*

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Anchorage CoC (AK-500) FFY 2024 HUD Continuum of Care Program Local Competition

New Project, DV Bonus, and Expansion Project Application

HUD CoC Local Competition NOFO

Application Information

Application Support

Application Deadline

New Applicants

FFY2024 AK-500 CoC Local Project Renewal Application Form

PART 1: Project Information

AK-500 Project Applicant Information

PART 2: THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS – Project & Agency

AK-500 CoC Agency & Participant Threshold Requirement

(Agency Self-Report)

PART 3: PROJECT FOCUS AND COC BED COUNTS

PART 4: Project Alignment with Community Need

Coordination with Healthcare and other Housing Resources

PART 5: Financials

PART 6: CoC Coordinated Entry Participation

PART 7: Utilization of Housing First Principles and Practice

Housing First Utilization

PART 8: Agency & Project Narrative Questions

1. Project description:

2. Explain the ways in which your project will adhere to Housing First principles.

3. Describe the project’s connection to and leveraging of the following resources:

4. Provide a summary of measurable performance goals for the first year of implementation for this project, such as:

5. How is your organization addressing equity and inclusion for underserved communities, including

7. In your own words, describe the difference between non-discrimination and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion

PART 9: Local Application Certification