On September 25, 2023, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the state-administered Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program for Homelessness Prevention (HP). Approximately $1.7 million in disencumbered federal funds is being made available for HP activities only.
Applications will be received over-the-counter (OTC) and reviewed as they are received. HCD will close the application window once all funds have been awarded. The application can be accessed through e-Civis.
Minimum and Maximum Amounts: $75,000 - 200,000
Eligible applicants are units of general-purpose local government or state and federally recognized non-profit organizations that have the capacity to administer this funding. Applicants must submit their HP policies and procedures. Applicants who do have HCD-approved HP policies and procedures will lose their place in the OTC submission. The NOFA outlines the requirements and timelines for applicants applying for the funding.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Housing First Solano Continuum of Care is accepting applications for the following open seats:
Government Representative: City of Suisun City
Government Representative: City of Rio Vista
Indian Tribes/Tribally Designated Housing Entities
Please submit your application to admin@capsolanojpa.org. Applications are reviewed by the Governance Committee prior to Board Election.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Coordinated Entry System Meeting
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Governance Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 7, 2023
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
HMIS Users Committee Meeting
Thursday, December 7, 2023
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Housing First Solano CoC Meeting
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
10 a.m. - 11.30 p.m.
Agenda - Public Folder (upcoming)
For CAP Solano JPA and Tripartite Advisory Board Meetings please go tohttp://www.capsolanojpa.org/2023-meeting-schedule.html
WHAT WE DO
WHO WE ARE
Housing First Solano is a coalition of service providers in Solano County working together to end homelessness.
Solano County Office of Education - Foster and Homeless Youth Services Survey
Solano County Office of Education - Foster and Homeless Youth Services is in the process of collecting community input and feedback to inform its program to better meet the educational needs of students who are experiencing housing instability in Solano County. Please take 4-6 minutes to complete the 2023/24 SCOE Homeless Youth Services Educational Needs Assessment.
If you have any questions related to the survey, please do not hesitate to contact Akon M. Walker, at awalker@solanocoe.net, 707-399-4812. Thank you.
Point-In-Time Count 2024 Volunteer Recruitment
The Point-In-Tim (PIT) Count is a count of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. This is a requirement of HUD to be conducted every other year. The PIT Count provides data that is used to determine funding from the State and Federal Government to help provide better programs and services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
How you can participate:
- Register to volunteer on the Volunteer Registration Portal
- Reach out to family, friends, and co-workers to volunteer for the count
- Take part in the PIT Count 2024 Community Information & Planning Session on November 29, 2023
Housing First Solano works to end homelessness by:
- Facilitating multi-agency cooperation and coordination
- Connecting persons experiencing homelessness with housing, job, family, and medical resources
- Securing funds from the State of California, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and private organizations to end homelessness.
We invite community members to join the Housing First Solano Continuum of Care in preventing and ending homelessness in Solano County!
2023 Emergency Solutions Grant Homelessness Prevention Notice of Funding Availability
(ESG HP NOFA)
Housing First Solano CoC
2024 Officers Nominations
Board Member self-nomination or to nominate another Board Member for CoC Chair, CoC Vice Chair, or CoC Secretary, click here.