Invitation to Join the Housing First Solano Continuum of Care
March 19, 2018
Dear Community Members,
It is with great excitement that we invite you to join the Housing First Solano Continuum of Care (CoC)!
Housing First Solano is the regional planning body that coordinates the community’s policies, strategies, and activities toward preventing and ending homelessness.
Through the Continuum of Care, community stakeholders engage on the issues facing Solano County’s low-income population, homeless individuals and families, and other at-risk populations, and become part of the solutions being offered to address those challenges.
There are multiple ways to join:
Sign Up Online
Join Our Mailing List
Email Us
Come to Our Next Meeting
And visit us online: http://www.housingfirstsolano.org/
Housing First Solano will be tackling several initiatives this year, including further development of the Coordinated Entry System that launched in December 2017. Coordinated Entry is a community process through which the region is streamlining access to housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Community members are encouraged to join the upcoming CoC Board Meeting on March 28, 2018 and the next CoC General Membership Meeting on April 25, 2018.
The CoC also provides regular updates on funding opportunities and grant writing workshops!
There are many ways to collaborate, participate, and stay informed about the wide range of projects and funding opportunities being pursued in the region to address poverty and homelessness.
We hope to hear from you soon!
Sincerely,
The Housing First Solano CoC
2018 Community Services Block Grant Request for Proposals
The Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority has announced the release of a 2018 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Request for Proposals (RFP) for Solano County. Eligible agencies may apply for a total of up to $178,364.65 in this year's allocation process.
To apply for funding, please carefully read the RFP and Appendices A - E (see below), submit a Notice of Intent to Apply by Friday, December 22, 2017 at 5:00 PM PST, and submit a completed project application by Friday, January 12, 2018 at 3:00 PM PST.
If you have any questions, please contact the RFP Coordinators at solanocsbg@homebaseccc.org.
Application Documents:
Request for Proposals & Project Application
Appendix A: CSBG Annual Report, Module 4 Excerpt
Appendix B: Scoring Criteria
Appendix C: Budget Guide
Appendix D: Sample MOU
Appendix E: CSBG Annual Report
2018 CSBG Application Tips & Document Checklist
2017 Point-in-Time Count Released
The results of the 2017 Point-in-Time (PIT) count are now available. The PIT Count is an enumeration of persons experiencing homelessness, whether sheltered or unsheltered, on a single night in January. The PIT count is conducted at least biannually in Solano and is a requirement to receive homeless assistance funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The PIT Count uses HUD’s definition of homelessness, which includes persons living in shelters and places not meant for human habitation, but excludes persons who are living doubled up with others due to economic hardship or those living in RV or trailer parks.
For more information, please visit capsolanojpa.org or visit the HIC/PIT Count page by clicking here.
Who We Are
All meetings at Suisun City Council Chambers located at 701 Civic Center Boulevard, Suisun City, CA 94585 unless otherwise noted. For a full meeting calendar, please visit the "Who We Are" page.
CoC General Membership Meeting
April 11, 2018 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
CoC Board Meeting
March 28, 2018 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Final 2017 Continuum of Care Program Awards Announced
On January 11, 2018, HUD announced the final awards for the FY2017 CoC funding competition. This year's competition was very competitive locally and nationally. However, Housing First Solano secured a total of $1,284,935 for use within Solano County, which was awarded for 16 projects! Congratulations! The award renewed 12 projects and funded 3 new projects. This includes 13 permanent housing projects (2 new ones), renewal of our coordinated entry project funding, and a new coordinated entry expansion.
In addition to the project funding, HUD awarded $36,956 in planning grant funding which supports Housing First Solano’s organizing efforts.
The full awards list can be found here. HUD's official announcement is here.
Thank you to all the individuals and agencies that partnered with us to submit a strong application and who undertake the important work of effectively serving and housing homeless people year-round. We know this process can be long and arduous, and we appreciate your contributions and your dedication to serving the homeless in Solano County. Congratulations to all!
Sincerely,
The Housing First Solano CoC
2017 Consolidated Application
The Consolidated Application for the 2017 Continuum of Care Competition is now available for review and comment. The application has two parts: the Continuum of Care Application, which discusses system performance for ending homelessness, and the Priority Listing, which ranks projects for funding. You can also view the materials on the Continuum of Care Competition page.
2017 Final Priority Listing
On September 6, 2017 the Housing First Solano Board met and approved the Priority Listing for project applications recommended by the Review and Rank Panel. To view the approved list, click here.
2017 Application Materials
The application materials for New and Renewal projects in the 2017 Continuum of Care Competition can be accessed on the Continuum of Care Competition page.
Technical Assistance Workshop
A mandatory technical assistance workshop for all new and renewal project applicants will be held on:
Wednesday, July 26
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Suisun City Council Chambers
701 Civic Center Blvd.
Suisun City, CA 94585.
In this year's competition, Housing First Solano expects to have approximately $70,000 available for new permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, and transitional housing/rapid rehousing hybrid projects.
The TA workshop will outline the competition and provide project application requirements. Failure to attend the TA Workshop may result in your project being excluded from the competition. All projects, including new project applicants who have not received HUD funding the past, are strongly encouraged to attend the workshop and apply for grant funding.
2017 Continuum of Care Competition NOFA Summary Now Available
A summary of the 2017 Continuum of Care Competition NOFA is now available. This document highlights important dates, requirements, and differences from last year's NOFA.
You can view the summary here.
2017 Continuum of Care Competition is Now Available
On July 14, 2017 HUD released the 2017 Notice of Funding Availability for the Continuum of Care Program. Housing First Solano Staff are working to summarize the NOFA, but in the interim you can view the NOFA and related materials here.
Stay tuned for future announcements regarding the application process.
December 20, 2016
HUD has released the funding awards for the 2016 Continuum of Care Competition. Solano County received $1,288,063 in funding for permanent supportive housing programs. For a full breakdown of funding, click here. For additional information, visit our Continuum of Care Competition page.
Housing First Solano is a coalition of service providers in Solano County working together to end homelessness. Housing First Solano members
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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.