Continuum of Care

RE:  HUD NOFO COC BUILDS  (BERGEN PROJECT APPLICATION IS DUE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 16, 2024  (LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)

Please see the attached CoC Builds application AND Budget.

• CoC Application
• CoC Budget
  • Table 1  –  Rental Assistance Calculator

Interested applicants must complete the application below as well as the attached budget template. All application submissions must be emailed to Angela Drakes adrakes@bergencountynj.gov and Casey Carty ccarty@monarchhousing.org  via email by –5pm September 16, 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted. The CoC will then hold a review committee to evaluate all submissions and determine one project application that will be included in the submission to HUD. If selected, the applicant will be expected to work with the CoC Lead to provide all needed information for the application submission.

CoC Builds Update August 23, 2024:

Based on the PPRN report released by HUD on 8/22/24, the Bergen CoC is now eligible for $7,500,000 for the CoC Builds process.  Please see the updated application attached.  

Interested applicants must complete the application below as well as the attached budget template. All application submissions must be emailed to Angela Drakes adrakes@bergencountynj.gov and Casey Carty ccarty@monarchhousing.org  via email by –5pm September 16, 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted. The CoC will then hold a review committee to evaluate all submissions and determine one project application that will be included in the submission to HUD. If selected, the applicant will be expected to work with the CoC Lead to provide all needed information for the application submission.

Please see the link and Info below.

https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/cfo/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/CoCBuilds

Purpose 

The Continuum of Care (CoC) Builds (CoCBuilds) NOFO targets efforts within CoC geographic areas to address and reduce persons experiencing homelessness by adding new units of permanent supportive housing (PSH) through new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation through one-time CoCBuilds awards under the CoC Program. Through the CoCBuilds NOFO, HUD is encouraging CoCs to leverage funds provided for construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of new PSH units with other funding sources to maximize the amount of housing that can directed to meeting the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. PSH is permanent housing in which supportive services are provided to assist individuals with a disability and families where at least one household member has a disability and is experiencing homelessness to live independently. Additionally, no more than 20 percent of each award may be used for other eligible CoC Program activities associated with the PSH project (e.g., supportive services, operating costs (Section IV.G.3 of this NOFO)), and no more than 10 percent of an award may be used for project administration.

Permanent supportive housing is beneficial for several reasons:

• Stability: It provides stable housing for individuals who may otherwise be experiencing homelessness or precariously housed, offering a foundation for stability in their lives.
• Support Services: It offers on-site or readily accessible, voluntary support services such as counseling, healthcare, substance abuse treatment, and job training, tailored to the individual’s needs.
• Cost-Effectiveness: It can reduce overall public costs by decreasing the use of emergency services, such as hospitals, shelters, and law enforcement, which are often utilized at higher rates by individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Improved Health Outcomes: Stable housing contributes to better physical and mental health outcomes for residents, as they have a safe and consistent environment in which to address health issues and access regular care.
• Community Integration: Permanent supportive housing allows individuals to become integrated into their communities, fostering a sense of belonging and social connection, which are crucial for overall well-being.
• Prevention of Recidivism: For individuals who have experienced incarceration or cycles of homelessness, permanent supportive housing can break these cycles by providing a stable environment and support systems to prevent relapse into previous patterns.

Overall, permanent supportive housing addresses both the immediate need for shelter and the underlying factors contributing to homelessness, leading to better outcomes for individuals and communities alike.

HUD has the following six goals for this competition:

1. Increase housing opportunities for people with high risk of levels of need.
2. Increase the supply of permanent supportive housing units within CoC geographic areas to address individuals and families experiencing homelessness where one member of the household has a disability.
3. Encourage coordination between housing providers, health care organizations, and social service providers.
4. Ensure access to resources for projects to expand opportunities for new PSH units in States with populations less than 2.5 million.
5. Ensure new PSH units are conveniently located near local services; e.g., walking distance, near reliable transportation services, provide access to telehealth.
6. Affirmatively further fair housing by addressing barriers which perpetuate segregation, hinder access to areas of opportunity for protected class groups and concentrate affordable housing in under-resourced areas.

Funding of approximately $175,000,000 is available through this NOFO. HUD expects to make approximately 25 awards from the funds available under this NOFO.