The CoC Steering Committee approved the CoC Application for the FY2024 CoC Program Competition! The approved Application and Priority Listing are linked here:
FY 2024 Consolidated CoC Application:
CoC-Approved 2024 CoC Priority Listing.pdf
CoC-Approved 2024 CoC Application.pdf
2024 Continuum of Care NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity)
On July 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program. The CoC’s consolidated application is due to HUD by October 30, 2024.
HUD has shifted to a two-year competition cycle with this year’s NOFO. Additional information on this change will be shared with the CoC and applicants through this year’s competition process and into next year. We expect this year’s competition to operate similarly to prior years.
The County of San Mateo’s Human Services Agency, as the CoC’s Collaborative Applicant, must develop the local competition process, timeline, and application materials. Information is posted below, and this page will be updated with additional information as it becomes available. Please check back frequently for new information.
If you have any questions about the NOFO process, please send them to HSA’s Center on Homelessness (HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org) and to Focus Strategies (SMC_COC_NOFO@focusstrategies.net). Please send questions to both email addresses to receive the timeliest response available.
Applicant Information Session
An informational meeting for organizations interested in applying for renewal and new funding through the annual Continuum of Care competition took place on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 via Zoom. This session provided information about the application process and key updates about the competition process and expectations. If you are interested in reviewing a recording of this meeting or viewing the presentation slides, please use the resources below:
Link to session recording: https://smcgov.zoom.us/rec/share/rKSSsgZGKOfuqTF_gzyfl7Qg3tz_8esaHXvgBG9_0YU2txZSVKhngiLU6NSXV0lJ.ycht-kW6SVCkOzlY?startTime=1723566974000
Passcode: oyes3.6#
HSA hosted an office hours session focused on match funds on August 15, 2024. The slides from this session are available below. If you have additional questions, please reach out to HSA’s Center on Homelessness (HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org) and to Focus Strategies (SMC_COC_NOFO@focusstrategies.net).
August Office Hours presentation slides
HSA will host an office hours session focused on e-snaps on September 24 from 10:00am-11:00am PST. Applicants with questions about e-snaps are encouraged to attend and bring questions.
Agencies can register for the September office hours session at https://smcgov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tf-irpj0jG9RHl0iUNG_Mq2x4BB-nKVB8.”
Competition Overview and Timeline
For the 2024 NOFO competition, all agencies applying for new and renewal funding will submit a local application. Local applications will be scored and ranked on the CoC’s Priority Listing by a neutral and non-conflicted review panel. Applications accepted onto the Priority Listing will then be required to submit an application in esnaps. Additional information about the local competition process can be found in the Project Review and Ranking Process, approved by the CoC Steering Committee on May 31, 2024.
| August 8, 2024 | Local competition opens |
| August 13, 2024 from 9:30AM-11:00AM | Applicant Information Session |
| August 15, 2024 from 10:30AM-11:30AM | Office Hours |
| September 3, 2024 at 12:00PM | Local applications due (renewal and new) |
| September 24, 2024 from 10:00AM-11:00AM | Office Hours |
| September 30, 2024 | E-snaps applications due for projects accepted and ranked on Priority Listing |
| By October 30, 2024 | HSA submits consolidated application to HUD |
Application Materials
Applicants must submit a local application by the due dates below. The Review and Rank Panel will score and rank projects on the Priority Listing according to these local applications. Only those projects (both renewal and new) accepted and ranked on the Priority Listing will be required to submit an application in esnaps. Additional information on the esnaps application process will be shared with applicants at a later date.
Renewal Applicants
Renewal project applications are due by September 3, 2024 at 12:00PM PST. to HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org and SMC_COC_NOFO@focusstrategies.net.
Each renewal applicant will be sent an application template with pre-populated performance data. Please contact HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org if your organization has not received their application template(s) by August 9, 2024.
Renewal project applicants must submit:
- Completed renewal application template (sent via email)
- All required attachments listed in the renewal application template
Many questions in the renewal application template are also included in the esnaps application. Renewal applicants may refer to and use responses from their 2023 esnaps application to complete their 2024 local project application.
Additional information for renewal applicants/new applicants can be found on the Renewal Project Guidance Document and the Racial Equity Guidance Document.
New Applicants
New project applications are due by September 3, 2024 at 12:00PM to HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org and SMC_COC_NOFO@focusstrategies.net.
New project applicants must submit:
- Completed new project application narrative (linked below)
- Completed budget template (linked below)
- Screenshot of someone logged into esnaps and accessing the organization’s esnaps account
New Project Narrative Application (fillable)
New Project Application Budget 2024.xlsx
Additional information for renewal applicants/new applicants can be found on the New Project Guidance Document and the Racial Equity Guidance Document.
New Project Funding Available
CoC Bonus Funding: $1,665,774
DV Bonus Funding: $620,757
2024 CoC Priority Listing Draft
On September 17, 2024, the CoC Review and Ranking Panel met to establish the Priority Listing. The CoC Steering Committee will vote to finalize the Priority Listing at the meeting on October 18, 2024.
*****IMPORTANT NOTICE******
Additional Solicitation for Applications for 2024 CoC NOFO DV Bonus Funding
As part of the Continuum of Care NOFO process, the San Mateo Human Services Agency is soliciting applications from qualified agencies for projects serving survivors of domestic violence.
The San Mateo Human Services Agency will be accepting applications until October 1, 2024 at 2:00PM.
Interested applicants should review this posting closely for detailed information on qualified agencies, eligible projects, and how to apply.
Background
On September 3, 2024, San Mateo Human Services Agency (HSA) closed the local competition process for renewal and new applicants applying for COC NOFO funding. During the local competition process, HSA did not receive any new applications for CoC DV Bonus Funding. This public posting is an attempt to solicit new applications for projects that serve survivors of domestic violence to apply for funding through CoC DV Bonus Funding.
Overview of Available Funding and Eligible Applicants and Projects
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Available Funding |
Qualified Agencies |
Eligible Project Types |
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$620,757 |
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Priority Listing Ranking
In accordance with the 2024 Review and Ranking Policy, the successful applicant(s) will be placed at the bottom of Tier 2 in the CoC’s final priority listing.
Other Requirements and How to Apply
Prospective applicants should be aware that they are required to provide a 25 percent match of the awarded grant amount minus funds for leasing. Cash or in-kind resources will satisfy the match requirement.
Interested applicants should use the form linked below to apply by October 1, 2024 at 2:00PM PST. Applications should be submitted via email to HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org and SMC_CoC_NOFO@focusstrategies.net.
Applicants with an established history and experience serving survivors of domestic violence will be given preference. Applicants without an established history and experience serving survivors of domestic violence will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
NOFA/NOFO information archive
2023 Continuum of Care NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity)
2022 Continuum of Care NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity)
2021 Continuum of Care NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity)
2019 Continuum of Care NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability)
2018 Continuum of Care NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability)
2017 Continuum of Care NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability)
2016 Continuum of Care NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability)
2015 Continuum of Care NOFA (Notice of Funding Availability)