FY23 CoC Competition

 

 

As per the guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you require specific accommodations during the competition process, please notify ARCH at 334-273-0668 at your earliest convenience. This will enable us to effectively address your requirements. Additionally, in alignment with the guidelines for Limited English Proficiency (LEP), language support is also accessible.

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FY23 CoC Competition Open (Website updated July 13, 2023)

FY 2023 Continuum of Care Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (Posted by AL - 507 July 14, 2023)

 

The FY2023 CoC Competition Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now available. If you are planning to apply for funding, please visit the provided link to review the NOFO, which contains information on HUD priorities and eligible project types. HUD has set two primary goals: increasing equity and improving customer experience across all their programs.

It is essential for applications to align with HUD's Strategic Plan and its relevant strategic goals and objectives.

The Alabama Balance of State Continuum of Care team is currently in the process of reviewing the NOFO. Soon, you can expect detailed information about the application process, timeline, and more to be posted on the ARCH website (www.archconnection.org).

Please note that the Collaborative Application deadline for HUD is September 28th, 2023, at 7 pm CST. As per HUD requirements, the Continuum of Care (CoC) will compete for funding through a local funding competition. An independent review committee will assess, rank, and prioritize applications. The selected projects will be included in the community's consolidated application, which will be submitted by ARCH, the CoC's lead agency.

To prepare for the application process, here are some steps you can take:

- Carefully review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and related documents.
- Assess your organization's eligibility for funding, as defined in the NOFO.
- Ensure that your organization's SAM Registration is active, up to date, and has a valid UEI Number.
 

 

 

If you require additional information, you can refer to the provided HUD press release and the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

HUD Press Release: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_134
Notice of Funding Opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=349091

Be sure to read the NOFO in its entirety.

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On July 5, 2023, HUD’s CoC FY23 NOFO was posted. On July 12, 2023, notification was received from HUD (BFO) that ARCH could submit as the Collaborative applicant for the FY23 competition. 

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Applicable Goals and Objectives from HUD’s Strategic Plan

1.      Support Underserved Communities

2.      Ensure Access to and Increase the Production of Affordable Housing

3.      Promote Homeownership

4.      Advance Sustainable Communities

 

ARCH encourages applications from all eligible organizations regardless of whether the organization is currently receiving HUD funding or has ever received HUD funding. Organizations led by and for marginalized populations are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Additional details can be found on the HUD CoC Competition Program website. Several documents pertaining to the FY23 NOFO competition have not yet been updated by HUD. The CoC will send out an additional notification when these documents are released. 

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September 26, 2023 Consolidated Application posted on website for community review (Per HUD 2 days before application submission)

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Housing First Assessment Tool

 

ARCH encourages providers interested in applying for funding under the FY23 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to evaluate and gauge their project's advancement in accordance with housing objectives. This entails assessing how closely projects adhere to the principles of the Housing First model. Utilizing the Housing First Assessment Tool, individual projects can identify their strengths and areas for improvement. Moreover, this tool serves as an ongoing mechanism for monitoring progress in the implementation of Housing First, fostering discussions on the subject among project staff at various levels. It is essential to consider local ARCH written standards and CoC policies related to Housing First and reducing barriers while completing this assessment.

 

Housing First Assessment Tool

Housing First Checklist (Recommend that applicants complete this form) 

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Collaborative Application

The Alabama Balance of State applies for CoC Program funding annually. It submits one large application to HUD (the consolidated application) for its entire geography. The consolidated application includes both information about the AL BoS CoC and individual project applications that fund housing and supportive services. 

 

Note: The AL BoS CoC and its stakeholders did not apply for the FY 22 annual competition. There was no lapse in services or assistance to our communities.  

The AL BoS CoC Must Approve the Consolidated Application before it is submitted. A poll will be conducted and tally will be maintained for compliance purposes.

• 24 CFR 578.9 requires you to compile and submit the CoC Consolidated Application for the FY 2023 CoC Program Competition on behalf of your CoC.

• 24 CFR 578.9(b) requires you to obtain approval from your CoC before you submit the Consolidated Application into e-snaps.

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Letter of Intent to Apply

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• SAM Registration Requirement. Applicants must be registered with https://www.sam.gov/SAM before submitting their application. Applicants must maintain current information in SAM on immediate and highest-level owner and subsidiaries, as well as on all predecessors that have been awarded a federal contract or grant within the last three years, if applicable. Information in SAM must be current for all times during which the applicant has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by HUD.

 

• UEI Number Requirement. Applicants must provide a valid UEI number, registered and active at https://www.sam.gov/SAM in the application.

 

• Code of Conduct. All project applicants must ensure their organization has a Code of Conduct that complies with the requirements of 2 CFR part 200 and is on file with HUD. Be sure to review the Code of Conduct for HUD Grant Programs page on HUD’s website to ensure your organization is listed (which means you have submitted an approved Code of Conduct). If you do not see your organization on the list, be sure to attach a current and complete Code of Conduct to your Project Applicant Profile in e-snaps.

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• 2023 FMRs Will Apply. Because the application submission deadline falls in FY 2023, HUD will use FY 2023 FMRs for funding amounts.

 

 

IMPORTANT: If you intend to apply for COC funds in this competition, click the following link to access the FY23 NOFO Online Letter of Intent to Apply. Deadline for Letter of Intent is Friday, July 28, 2023.

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Ranking and Review Scoring/Evaluation Documents

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• CoC Program NOFO - New Projects Permanent Housing (Must be used to score all projects)

• Domestic Violence Project Evaluation Standard (COC DV Bonus Funding)

• CoC Bonus Project Evaluation Standard (COC Bonus Funding)

• CoC Joint TH-PH Scoring (for FY23 NOFO use only for DV project)

• CoC Competition Collaborative Applicant Evaluation (ARCH Evaluation Only)

• CoC Competition HMIS Evaluation (ARCH Evaluation Only)

• CoC Competition Coordinated Entry (SSO) Scoring (ARCH Evaluation Only)

• CoC Renewal Project Scoring (ARCH Only)

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2023 Alabama Balance of State Continuum of Care Application Documents

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• Public Notice of Funding Opportunity 8/1/2023

• AL-507 NOFO PowerPoint Training

• NOFO agency Interest and Progress update

• List of Applications (letters of Intent, outside of CoC, Deferred, Withdrawn, Applications in Progress

• List of Applications (Letters of Intent, outside of Coa, Deferred, Withdrawn, Applications Approved - Updated

• Application Withdrawal Form

• HUD Continuum of Care Program Competition Page

• Grants.gov: Notice of FY 2023 Continuum of Care Competition

• HUD CoC Program Competition: e-snaps Resources

• HUD Exchange: FY 2023 CoC Program Competition

• HUD Continuum of Care Program

• Monitoring Process

• Racial Equity Assessment (Recommend that applicants complete this form) 

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Questions regarding the Balance of State Local Competition FY23 NOFO must be sent to aaq@archconnection.org 

cocnofo@hud.gov for questions about the NOFO, competition, and applications

e-snaps@hud.gov for questions about e-snaps technical issues.

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Important deadlines (No Exceptions) 

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ESNAPS Profile (exported to PDF) - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023, Extended to Tuesday, September 5, 2023 

ESNAPS Full Application (exported to PDF) September 12, 2023

Ranking and Review Committee Meeting - Thursday, September 14, 2023

Final Submission Deadline: Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 8:00 PM EDT

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REMINDER: TA CALLS ARE EVERY TUESDAY FROM 11 AM - NOON (THESE CALLS ARE OPEN FOR ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS). It is the responsibility of the interested party to participate in these calls. 

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FOR RECORD KEEPING PURSPOSE ALL COORESPONDENCE MUST BE SENT TO AAQ@ARCHCONNECTION.ORG 

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Ranking and review committee members demographics: 

 

State Mental Health Representative 

Community Advocate Representative

Board Member Representative

Person with Lived Experience Representative

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Counseling Representative, West Alabama CoC Geography

Community Organization, East Alabama CoC Geography 

Community Organization, Faith Based Charitable Organization Representative

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Ranking and Review Committe Members have a signed code of ethics forms on file with the CoC.