2012 Continuum of Care Kickoff Webinar

1. 2012Continuum of CareKickoff Webinar October 5, 2012 Presented by Homeward

2. Overview • The goal of the presentation is to inform existing and potential CoC program grantees about the 2012 CoC Program community application process. • The presentation will provide steps grantees can take to prepare for the application process.

3. The Continuum of Care (CoC) • Each year, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) solicits applications from communities to address the needs of those experiencing homelessness. • This process, known as the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, facilitates the community grant making process that provided over $3 million to the Richmond region to address homelessness. • Homeward serves as the HUD recognized lead agency/Collaborative Applicant for the community, and it manages the CoC grant application process for the Greater Richmond continuum. • The continuum includes the following localities: the city of Richmond, and the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, Powhatan, Goochland, New Kent and Charles City.

4. Our Local Process • HUD requires communities to establish a local process for awarding the funds to service providers. • In Richmond, Homeward administers the local process and works with the community to establish priorities. • Agencies apply for local funds and, Homeward convenes a local panel that reviews, prioritizes, and ratifies applications. • Homeward submits the community and agencies’ applications to HUD for approval.

5. Agencies Funded in 2011Total Funded Amount: $3,494,468.00

6. 2012 Ranking Committee (confirmed as of October 5, 2012) • Kenny McClemore, Richmond City Department of Community Development • Robbie Campbell, Chesterfield Department of Community Development • Rod Gordon, Henrico Department of Social Services • Nichele Carver, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development • Karen Stanley, The Healing Place/ CARITAS • Annalou Schaberg • Elaine Summerfield, The Community Foundation • Heather Turbyne – Pollard, United Way • Sue McHenry- McGuire Medical Center

7. 2012 Funds

8. 2012 Grantee Application Process

9. Timeline (based on a 60 day notice)

10. Things you should be doing-New Applicants • Contact Homeward if you intend to submit an application for new funds. • Review the interim HUD rules and send your questions to Homeward if you have questions. • Review the NOFA once it is released. • Meet the deadlines announced by Homeward. • Signup for listserv information on the HUD website http://hudhre.info.

11. Things you should be doing-Renewing Applicants • Complete your APR’s if they are due before the CoC deadline. Homeward will be using your HCIS run APR for the 2012 application review. Please contact Tonya Harris to get a preliminary APR and to make sure your reports are accurate. • Address any concerns cited during your most recent HUD site visit. • Contact Homeward if you plan to make significant changes to your grant. • Review the NOFA once it is released.

12. What Homeward is doing to prepare the CoC? • Identifying priority populations • Meeting with agencies to discuss plans • Waiting on the NOFA • Updating application materials • Establishing timelines

13. Thank you!