CoC Bonus Permanent Supportive HousingLetter of Interest

CoC Bonus

Permanent Supportive Housing

Letter of Interest

TIMELINE*

Funding Opportunity Released: Friday, August 19, 2022
LOI Deadline: Wednesday, August 24, 2022, by 11:59PM PST
CoC Rating and Ranking Notification: Friday, August 26, 2022
Final Full Proposal Due**: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 by 11:59PM PST
Final CoC Consolidated Application Submitted By KCRHA to HUD: Friday, September 30, 2022
Estimated Contract Start Date (Driven by HUD): Winter 2023

* KCRHA reserves the right to change any dates in the RFP timeline.

** Full proposals will only be requested from agencies whose LOIs rate and rank among the highest.

SUMMARY

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support a countywide regional proposal for new federal grant funding under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2022 Continuum of Care Competition (CoC) and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal and Replacement Grants. Agencies with experience and an interest in providing additional Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) operations, support services, and/or PSH-rental assistance, are encouraged to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI). Successful applicants will propose programs targeted to further HUD’s strategic goals in furthering options for individuals and families with at least one member of the household (adult or child) with a disability, who also experience “chronic homelessness”.

Up to $2,576,329 in new HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Bonus funds will be allocated through an upcoming LOI process. Selected proposals will be notified, and successful proposers will be required to submit complete proposals that meet HUD requirements. The amount available for this funding process will be determined by HUD’s final award amount to the Seattle-King County CoC. The KCRHA expects to make at least two (2) local contract awards upon award by HUD. If you have questions, please email coc.questions@kcrha.org.

Guided by KCRHA’s Theory of Change, the 2022 CoC PSH LOI is intended to extend the Seattle-King County continuum of comprehensive, person-centered housing solutions. The KCRHA expects to award funds for organizations that will:

Ensure individuals and families receive ongoing support services and operating funds which help residents achieve housing stability and maintain as much independence as possible;
Ensure all households meet HUD’s definition of ‘chronic homelessness’ at time of intake;
Provide services grounded in a Housing First, Trauma-Informed, holistic support;
Demonstrates how they include or plan to include people with lived expertise of homelessness and disability in policy and program development.

NOTE: Please refer to the New Application Detailed Instructions, pages 18-40, for insight regarding expectations on the full proposal.

I. PROJECT INFORMATION

CoC Program Project Title:*

Name of Lead Agency/Organization (project sponsor):*

Which Population(s) Do you Propose to Serve (check all that apply):*

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Will at least one member of the household have a disability?

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Anticipated Number of Units Available and Bedroom Size(s)(annually):*

Proposed Annual Start/ End Date:*

You should enter a start date in Calendar Year (CY) 2023 and an end date in CY 2024 (e.g., start date 4/1/2023 and end date 3/31/2024).

Requested Funding Amount (annually):*

Are You Requesting PSH-Requesting Rental Assistance?*

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If so, How Many Units:

Bedroom Size(s):

What Is the Fair Market Rate (FMR)?

Has Your Organization Ever Received a Federal Grant, Either Directly From A Federal Agency Or Through A State/Local Agency?*

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Employer or Tax Identification Number:*

Is Your Organization a Faith-Based Organization?

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Contact Information*

Project Address:

Primary Contact Person:

Telephone: ( ) Fax: ( )

e-mail address:

II. LETTER OF INTEREST QUESTIONS

1. Briefly describe the type of supportive services that will be offered to program participants will ensure successful retention in or help to obtain permanent housing, including all supportive services regardless of funding source.*

(500-character limit)

2. Provide data from past or current PSH programs your agency operates which demonstrate successful permanent housing outcomes.*

(500-character limit)

3. Describe how your agency involves or plans to involve residents and others with lived experience of homelessness and disabilities in your program policies and procedures.*

(500-character limit)

III. Budget Worksheet & Narrative

Each applicant must complete and attach a Budget Worksheet and budget narrative to explain how the CoC Program funding will be used. Proposals will be considered incomplete application without both parts included. Only provide a narrative response for the line items you are requesting; you may skip the line items you are not allocating funds to. The line items should mirror the same categories and order listed on the “Budget Worksheet” above. For example, if you are requesting personnel costs, write a simple narrative explaining the costs and any methodology used to arrive at the amount. If you are not allowing supplies, for example, you may skip the narrative portion.

Note: If you are applying for PSH-rental assistance, please indicate the allocation under the line items, “Misc Expenses” as “Rental Assistance”, and show your calculation as: FMR x # units (@ bedroom size) X 12 months.

Salaries Narrative (methodology):*

Fringe Benefits (methodology):*

Rental Assistance

Please use the following calculation:

FMR x # units (@ bedroom size) X 12 months:

Rental Assistance Narrative:

Please use the following calculation:

FMR x # units (@ bedroom size) X 12 months:

Other Budget Category 1:

Other Budget Category 1 Narrative:

Other Budget Category 2:

Other Budget Category 2 Narrative:

Will funds requested in this proposal replace state or local government funds (24 CFR 578.87(a))?*

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Budget Worksheet Upload*

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