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FY 2011 HUD Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program Grant Application (NB)
The City of Gainesville will participate in the development of an application for HUD Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program funding by serving as the sponsor grantee for two local projects. This item supports City Commission Strategic Goals & Initiatives for Human Capital to continue implementation of the 10 year plan to end homelessness.
Explanation
In response to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program published on August 30, 2011, NOFA established supplement funding for local homeless programs. HUD is making available approximately $1.63 billion in Fiscal Year 2011 for the programs. The purpose the CoC Homeless Assistance Grant Program is to reduce the incidence of homelessness in CoC communities by assisting homeless individuals and families to move to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
The City's Housing & Community Development Division will partner with the North Central Florida Continuum of Care to prepare a grant application for the 2011 Continuum of Care program funds. Since 1995, the City of Gainesville has coordinated with other Gainesville/Alachua County organizations to submit applications for funding under HUD's CoC. Local organizations again have an opportunity to apply for homeless assistance funding through HUD's CoC. Two projects, for which the City has served as the applicant and grantee, will be included in the 2011 CoC grant application: 1) Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., "HOPE" Program. This project provides supportive services and transitional housing for mentally ill and dually diagnosed homeless individuals at leased scattered sites; and 2) VETSPACE, Inc., "VETSPACE": to provide supportive services and transitional housing for homeless veterans in leased scattered sites.
If funded, the City would act as fiscal agent for the receipt and disbursal of grant fund...
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