2017 HUD COC PROGRAM NOFA RELEASED

The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition has been posted to the FY 2017 CoC Program Competition: Funding Availability page on the HUD Exchange. The Alliance is seeking project proposals from both new and existing agencies.

A mandatory Applicant Workshop will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Alliance office located at 1900 N. Dinuba Boulevard, Suite G in Visalia. The workshop is designed to give attendees an overview of the application process, grant funds available, requirements and key strategies for a successful application.

There are several important due dates and deliverables that must be accomplished as a part of the competition. Please review the HUD NOFA for the competition materials and review the Alliance Competition Timeline for local deadlines.

2017 Emergency Solutions Grant: Request for Applications Released

The Alliance has released its Request for Applications (RFA) for the upcoming State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) 2017 funding cycle. For this RFA, approximately $643,045 will be available for Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing or Street Outreach projects. Applications are due to the Alliance no later than July 10, 2017.

For the complete Emergency Soluntions Grant Program 2017 RFA and Workbook Budget Application please click here. Applications will be listed under 'Grant Resources.'

A mandatory technical assistance workshop will be held on June 29, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Alliance office located at 525 W. Center Avenue, Suite A in Visalia. To register for the workshop, click here.

Housing Heroes to Be Recognized on May 25th

Would you like to honor a supportive housing tenant, leader, or advocate for their commitment to addressing homelessness?  The 2017 Housing Heroes Recognition Luncheon honors the dedication of special people who have made a significant contribution towards ending homelessness in Kings and/or Tulare County.  

Nominations will be accepted in the following categories:

• Supportive Housing Provider Award

• Career Achievement Award

• In Appreciation Award

• Unsung Hero Award

• Supportive Housing Participant Award(s)

Nominations can be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Complete online form

• By mail to Kings/Tulare Homeless Alliance at PO Box 1742, Visalia, CA 93279

• By email to luciao@kingsunitedway.org

Housing Heroes will be honored on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Lamp Liter Inn located at 3300 W. Mineral King in Visalia.  To purchase tickets, please visit our Eventbrite page. 

Updated Materials: 2016 HUD CoC Program Local Project Selection and Ranking Process

The Alliance has issued an updated version of the Project Selection and Ranking Process for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2016 Continuum of Care Program Competition (HUD CoC NOFA).  Revisions are marked in red font.

For more information on the HUD CoC Program competition, please visit FY2016 HUD CoC NOFA Competition Page for funding requirements and competitiveness.  If you have questions about the program, please contact Machael Smith at msmith@kingstularecoc.org or (559) 738-8733.

Stakeholder Feedback Requested on HUD CoC Program Project Selection Process

The Alliance has prepared a draft Project Selection and Ranking Process for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY 2016 Continuum of Care Program Competition (HUD CoC NOFA).  Through this competition, $2,188,581 will be available for local projects.

We are requesting that community stakeholders review the selection and ranking process (pages 1-21) and provide feedback.  As you review document, please reference the FY2016 HUD CoC NOFA Competition Page for funding requirements and competitiveness.

Comments are due no later than July 26, 2016 to msmith@kingstularecoc.org.