CoC-Builds-NOFO.pdf

FR-6901-N-25A

Applications are due by 8:00 PM Eastern Time on 06/26/2025.

Community Planning and Development

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds)

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I. BASIC INFORMATION

A. Summary

B. Agency Contact(s)

II. ELIGIBILITY

A. Eligible Applicants

B. Cost Sharing or Matching

III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A. Purpose

B. Goals and Objectives

C. Authority

D. Unallowable Costs

E. Indirect Costs

F. Program History

G. Other Information

IV. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT

A. Standard Forms, Assurances, and Certifications 19

B. Budget

C. Narratives and Other Attachments

D. Other Application Content

V. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

A. Threshold Review

B. Merit Review

C. Risk Review

D. Selection Process

E. Award Notices

VI. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND

DEADLINES

A. Deadlines

B. Submission Methods

C. Other Submissions

D. False Statements

VII. POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND

ADMINISTRATION

A. Administrative, National and Departmental Policy

Requirements, and General Terms and Conditions

B. Environmental Requirements

C. Remedies for Noncompliance

D. Reporting

VIII. CONTACT AND SUPPORT

A. Agency Contact

B. esnaps.hud.gov

C. SAM.gov

D. Debriefing and Appeals

E. Applicant Experience Survey

F. Other Online Resources

APPENDIX

Appendix I. Definitions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before You Begin FR-6901-N-25A Page 3 of 64

If you believe you are a good candidate for this funding opportunity, register in the appropriate systems now and review the application package. If you are already registered, make sure your registration is active and up-to-date.

SAM.gov Registration You must have an active and up-to-date account with SAM.gov, at the time of application and throughout the life of any award.

To register, go to SAM.gov Entity Registration and click Get Started. From the same page, you can also click on the Entity Registration Checklist for the information you will need to register.

It can take several weeks to register in SAM.gov, so please get started now if you are planning to apply. SAM.gov also provides each organization with a unique entity identifier (UEI). A valid UEI is required to apply for funding.

esnaps.hud.gov Registration You must have an active esnaps.hud.gov account to submit your application. See step-by-step instructions at the CoC Registration and Competition home page.

See Section VI.B. Submission Methods.

Find the Application Package Use the Grants Search at Grants.gov and search for opportunity number FR-6901-N-25A .

The application package has all the online forms you need to apply. You also need to access the Download Instructions link and review the content before you apply.

If you have other technical difficulties using Grants.gov, access the Support Center on Grants.gov for assistance.

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I. Basic Information

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I. BASIC INFORMATION

I. Basic Information

A. Summary

B. Agency Contact(s)

II. Eligibility III. Program Description

IV. Application Contents and

Format

V. Application Review

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I. Basic Information FR-6901-N-25A Page 5 of 64

I. BASIC INFORMATION See Contact and Support section of this NOFO.

A. Summary Federal Agency Name:

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HUD Program Office:

Community Planning and Development Announcement Type:

Initial Program Type:

Discretionary Paperwork Reduction Act Information:

2506-0112, 2506-0182, 2506-0183, 2506-0145 Due Date for Intergovernmental Review:

See Section VI.C.1.

This NOFO solicits applications for Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds). Review the entire NOFO to understand the application requirements in full. HUD will not fund incomplete or ineligible applications.

1. NOFO Summary The Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds) program under this NOFO provides $75,000,000 for competitive grants to target funding for CoC geographic areas to

Key Facts Opportunity Name:

Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds) Opportunity Number:

FR-6901-N-25A

Federal Assistance Listing:

14.267

Key Dates Application Due Date: 8PM Eastern Time on:

06/26/2025 Anticipated Award Date:

07/31/2025 Estimated Performance Period Start Date:

10/01/2025 Estimated Performance Period End Date:

09/30/2029

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I. Basic Information FR-6901-N-25A Page 6 of 64 address and reduce the number individuals and families experiencing homelessness by adding new units of permanent supportive housing (PSH) through new construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation (capital costs) through one-time CoC Builds awards under the Continuum of Care Program. Through this NOFO, HUD encourages CoCs to leverage funds provided for capital costs of new PSH units with other funding sources to maximize the amount of housing that can be created. PSH is permanent supportive housing that also provides supportive services to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness, where at least one household member has a disability that substantially impedes their ability to live independently.

No more than 20 percent of each award may be used for other eligible CoC Program activities (Section IV.B.1.b) and no more than 10 percent of an award may be used for project administration.

2. Funding Details Type of Funding Instrument G (Grant) Grant terms may be two, three, four, or five years. Projects selected for conditional award must be able to:

a. provide proof of site control (24 CFR 578.25) prior to execution of the grant agreement

b. demonstrate, prior to grant agreement execution, that the project is financially feasible

(24 CFR 578.21(c); see Section III.G of this NOFO for more information); and

c. execute the grant agreement with HUD within the time frame permitted.

Additionally, projects selected for conditional award must:

d. have a completed environmental review before awarded funds can be drawn for project activities;

e. complete a subsidy layering review (SLR) in accordance with 24 CFR 578.29 and

Section III.G of this NOFO; and

f. meet the timeliness standards outlined in 24 CFR 578.85 for new construction or rehabilitation activities.

Project applicants should select the grant term based on the type of capital costs project you are submitting and the realistic time frame for completion. Generally, rehabilitation and acquisition time frames are less than new construction.

See 24 CFR 578.85 for timeliness requirements related to new construction and rehabilitation projects.

Available Funds Funding of approximately $75,000,000 is available through this NOFO.

Additional funds may become available for award. Use of these funds is subject to statutory constraints. All awards are subject to the selection process contained in this NOFO.

Of this $75,000,000 not less than $30,000,000 is available only for CoCs that are located in https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-578.85

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I. Basic Information FR-6901-N-25A Page 7 of 64 states with populations of fewer than 2.5 million people.

However, if HUD does not receive the indicated application requests from CoCs in states with populations of fewer than 2.5 million people, any remaining amount may be awarded to qualified applicants for projects in any state.

Number of Awards HUD expects to make approximately 8 awards from the funds available under this NOFO.

Length of Performance Period:

24-month project period and budget period 36-month project period and budget period 48-month project period and budget period 60-month project period and budget period Other Length of Periods Explanation:

Period of performance dates may range from 24 months to 60 months.

Maximum Award. The maximum award amount under this CoC Builds NOFO is based on each CoC’s FY 2025 Final Pro Rata Need, which is the higher of the CoC’s Preliminary Pro Rata Need based on FY 2025 CoC Program Registration or Annual Renewal Demand which is based on the eligible renewal amount for FY 2025 CoC Program funding consideration.

CoCs that submit two project applications, with one project proposing new PSH units located on Tribal reservations, trust lands, or in Tribal projects located in IHBG formula areas, may request an additional $2,000,000 above the maximum amount as indicated in the following chart. The maximum award amount for a single project may not exceed the maximum amount listed in the Maximum Amount for a Single Project column of the following chart.

FPRN Amount Maximum Amount for a Single Project

Maximum Amount for Projects Submitted by CoCs with Units Located on Tribal Reservations, Trust Lands, or in Tribal Projects Located in IHBG Formula Areas

$40,000,000 and above $12,000,000 $14,000,000

$10,000,000 to $39,999,999

$9,000,000 $11,000,000

$0 to $9,999,999 $6,000,000 $8,000,000

CoCs that are the only CoC within their State or Territory $12,000,000 $14,000,000

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Maximum Award and FMR Adjustments. The process for determining the maximum award amount is detailed in 24 CFR 578.17(b).

B. Agency Contact(s) See Contact and Support section of this NOFO.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-578.17

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II. Eligibility

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II. ELIGIBILITY

You are invited to apply if your organization is an eligible entity type and meets the funding conditions included in the NOFO. HUD will review applications from eligible applicants using the criteria in Section V. of this NOFO.

A. Eligible Applicants

1. Eligible Entity Types:

00 (State governments) 01 (County governments) 02 (City or township governments) 04 (Special district governments) 07 (Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)) 08 (Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities) 11 (Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)) 12 (Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education) 25 (Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)) Additional Information on Eligibility Faith-based organizations may apply on the same basis as any other organization. HUD does not engage in any unlawful and improper conduct, policies, or practices that target faith-based organizations.

Individuals are ineligible applicants.

2. Restrictions

a. Statutory and Regulatory Requirements Affecting Eligibility You must comply with the current General Statutory and Regulatory Requirements Affecting Eligibility for HUD’s Competitive Programs. HUD will review your eligibility before issuing an award. As part of this review, HUD uses SAM.gov and Department of Treasury data.

1. Application Process. Under this CoC Builds NOFO, Collaborative Applicants must submit applications on behalf of project applicants through e-snaps. Project applications may include multiple project sites and multiple subrecipients. However, only one application per CoC may be submitted, except for CoCs that are able to submit two project applications because one project proposes new PSH units located on Tribal reservations, trust lands, or in Tribal projects located in IHBG formula areas.

Responses to merit-based rating factors in this NOFO will also be submitted through the project applications in e-snaps.

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Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260, approved December 27, 2020) amended title IV to add section 435 of the Act to allow Indian Tribes and TDHEs to be Collaborative Applicants, eligible entities, or subrecipients of the CoC Program in addition to amending title IV section 401 to add the terms “Formula Area” and “Indian Tribe.” These amendments mean that not only may Tribes and TDHEs apply for grants through other CoCs, but that formula areas, as that term is defined in the Indian Housing Block Grant program at 24 CFR 1000.302, are eligible to be added to the geographic areas of existing CoCs or may be included in newly formed CoCs through the CoC registration process (see Notice CPD-22-02) or may be temporarily added through the process outlined in Section III.A.5. Any applicant that is not a Tribe or TDHE proposing to site a project on a Tribal reservation or trust land, or proposing to carry out a Tribal project located in an IHBG formula area must include a Tribal resolution from the Tribe authorizing the applicant to do so or a letter from an official or principal of the Indian Tribe or TDHE who is authorized to act on behalf of the Indian Tribe or TDHE. Tribes do not need to include a Tribal resolution to site a project on their own reservation or trust land.

3. Collaborative Applicants. HUD will only accept CoC Builds project applications from CoCs that had a valid e-snaps registration for the FY 2025 CoC Program Registration process. If the Collaborative Applicant changed after the FY 2025 CoC Program registration closed, see Section II.D of Notice CPD-22-02, Continuum of Care Program Registration for the process you must follow to correct the CoC’s designated Collaborative Applicant. Collaborative Applicants. All recognized Collaborative Applicants eligible to submit the application to HUD on behalf of the project applicant organization are listed on the CoC Builds Final Pro Rata Need Report located on the CoC Builds NOFO page on HUD’s website.

4. Parties that are interested in forming a new CoC, including Indian Tribes that are interested in forming a new CoC should contact the Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs via SNAPSinfo@hud.gov within 20 days of NOFO publication.

5. Temporarily Add to CoC Geography and Tribal Reservations, Trust Lands, and Tribal projects located in IHBG formula areas. In general, HUD will only consider projects that propose to locate PSH units in geographic areas included in their FY 2025 CoC Program Registration. However, HUD will make an exception for Tribal reservations and trust lands and permit CoCs to temporarily include projects for new PSH units on Tribal Reservations and trust lands not currently a part of their geographic area if the Collaborative Applicant is a Tribe or TDHE or if the CoC adds the Tribal Reservations and trust lands to the geographic areas covered by their CoC with the Tribe’s express consent. To apply for a project on a Tribal Reservation or trust land or for a Tribal project located in an IHBG formula area not currently included in the CoCs geographic area, the Collaborative Applicant must add the formula area to the COCs geographic area by sending an email to HUD at CoCBuilds@hud.gov with the following information:

o The name of the CoC.

o The name of the Tribe(s) assigned to the formula area(s) the Collaborative

Applicant is seeking to add; and https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-IX/part-1000/subpart-D/section-1000.302 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-IX/part-1000/subpart-D/section-1000.302 https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2022-02cpdn.pdf https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2022-02cpdn.pdf https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2022-02cpdn.pdf mailto:SNAPSinfo@hud.gov mailto:CoCBuilds@hud.gov

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II. Eligibility FR-6901-N-25A Page 12 of 64 o If the Collaborative Applicant is adding the formula area on behalf of a CoC that is not an Indian Tribe or TDHE directly selecting their own formula area, a tribal resolution from the applicable Indian Tribe authorizing the CoC to select the trust land or reservation or a letter from an official or principal of the Indian Tribe or TDHE who is authorized to act on behalf of the Indian Tribe or TDHE. Indian Tribes and TDHEs are not required to include a tribal resolution to select their own trust land or reservation.

This message must be submitted to HUD on or before the application deadline. The formula area must be either contiguous to the CoCs existing geographic area or the formula area must overlap with the CoCs existing geographic area. For the non-capital costs of these PSH projects to be eligible for renewal under the CoC program, the CoC must complete the CoC registration process (see Notice CPD-22-02) to add the Tribal Reservations and trust lands to the geographic areas covered by their CoC. Note:

HUD will not update a CoCs PPRN based on the inclusion of the temporary new formula area(s) to determine the maximum award amount established in Section I.A.4.h of this NOFO and the temporary addition to the CoC’s geography will not be considered by HUD under the FY CoC Program Competition.

6. Eligible Project Applicants (McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 24 CFR 578.15, 24 CFR 5.100). Eligible project applicants for the CoC Program Competition are found at 24 CFR 578.15 and in the Act and include nonprofit organizations, states, local governments, instrumentalities of state and local governments, Indian Tribes and TDHE [as defined in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self- Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103) (TDHEs)]. Public housing agencies, as such term is defined in 24 CFR 5.100, are eligible without limitation or exclusion. For-profit entities are ineligible to apply for grants and are prohibited from being subrecipients of CoC Program grant funds.

Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for or receive awards made under this announcement.

b. Application Eligibility Your application is considered for funding if it satisfies the application review requirements in Section V. of this NOFO.

CoC Review of Project Applications. CoCs are required to review proposed CoC Builds applications locally and if more than one application is received, the CoC must determine which application it will submit to HUD. CoCs are required to design a collaborative process consistent with the timeframes associated with this NOFO. However, this NOFO does not require any specific local selection process other than the process is fair and open to all organizations within your CoC’s geographic area. CoCs are permitted to submit a second application if the new PSH units are constructed, rehabilitated, or acquired on Tribal reservations or trust lands.

HUD encourages CoCs to use scoring criteria outlined in Section V.A.1 of this NOFO to ensure it submits the most viable application(s) to HUD for review and scoring.

Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan. This program requires a https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2022-02cpdn.pdf https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-578.15 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-578.15 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-5.100 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-578.15 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:25%20section:4103%20edition:prelim) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-5.100 https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/cfo/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/EligibilityRequirements

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II. Eligibility FR-6901-N-25A Page 13 of 64 certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan under24 CFR 91.2. This certification means the proposed activities in the application are consistent with the jurisdiction's strategic plan, and the location of the proposed activities is consistent with the geographic areas specified in the Consolidated Plan.

Applicants must submit a certification by the jurisdiction in which the proposed project will be located so that the applicant’s project application for funding is consistent with the jurisdiction’s HUD-approved consolidated plan. The certification must be made in accordance with the provisions of the consolidated plan regulations at 24 CFR part 91, subpart F.

Form HUD-2991 must be completed and dated between May 12, 2025 and June 26, 2025.

Additionally, applicants that propose to locate a project on a Tribal reservation or trust land or propose to carry out a Tribal project located in an IHBG formula area must include a Tribal resolution from the Tribe authorizing the applicant to do so or a letter from an official or principal of the Indian Tribe or TDHE who is authorized to act on behalf of the Indian Tribe or TDHE. Indian Tribes do not need to include a tribal resolution to site a project on their own reservation or trust land. A tribal resolution is the formal way the tribal government expresses its legislative will in accordance with its organic documents. In the absence of such organic documents, a written expression adopted pursuant to tribal practices will be acceptable.

Project applications will be disqualified if the submitted budget forms do not include funding requests for new units of permanent housing through new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation.

B. Cost Sharing or Matching This Program requires cost sharing or matching, as described below.

24 CFR 578.73 provides the information regarding match requirements. Project applicants that intend to use program income as a match must provide an estimate of how much program income will be used for the match.

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III. Program Description

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III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A. Purpose CoC Builds provides funding for construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of new units of PSH specifically for individuals and families experiencing homelessness where one member of the household has a disability. Most of the requested funding must be for new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation to create new units of permanent supportive housing. See IV.B.1.b and c of this NOFO for information regarding other CoC Program eligible costs, including project administrative costs that includes the percentages of funding that may be requested.

B. Goals and Objectives HUD has the following goals for this competition:

• Increase housing opportunities for people with high risk or levels of need.

• Increase the supply of permanent supportive housing units within CoC geographic areas to address individuals and families experiencing homelessness where one member of the household has a disability.

• Encourage coordination between housing providers, health care organizations, and social service providers.

• Ensure access to resources for projects to expand opportunities for new PSH units in States with populations less than 2.5 million.

• Ensure new PSH units are conveniently located near local services, e.g., walking distance, near reliable transportation services, provide access to telehealth.

The following are policy objectives specific to this NOFO:

• Increasing Affordable Housing Supply. The lack of affordable housing contributes to homelessness. This NOFO provides funding for new construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition that can increase PSH stock in a CoC’s geographic area by adding new units.

• Ensuring Access to Supportive Services and Public Services. Providing supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, particularly for these households that also include a family member who has a disability.

• Partnering with Housing, Health, and Service Agencies. Using cost performance and outcome data, applicants should improve how all available resources are utilized to end homelessness. HUD encourages CoCs to maximize the use of mainstream and other community-based resources when serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

C. Authority CoC Builds is part of the CoC Program that is authorized by Subtitle C of Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, (42 U.S.C. 11381–11389) (the Act), and the CoC Program rule found in 24 CFR part 578 (the Rule). The CoC Builds funds for this NOFO were

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III. Program Description FR-6901-N-25A Page 16 of 64 provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328, approved December 29, 2022).

D. Unallowable Costs While the CoC Program allows for additional costs, the NOFO does not allow the following:

• Leasing for units or structures;

• Tenant-based and sponsor-based rental assistance;

• CoC planning; and

• Unified Funding Agency (UFA) costs.

E. Indirect Costs If you expect to charge indirect costs to the award, submit the Indirect Cost Rate Certification form (HUD-426) with your application.

The HUD-426 form is built into the e-snaps Project Applicant Profile where you will complete the information if requesting indirect costs, and you will also see the information transferred within your project application.

F. Program History This NOFO supersedes the CoC Builds NOFO published July 19, 2024, and includes several changes. Applicants that applied under the previously published NOFO must submit a new application under this NOFO through e-snaps.

G. Other Information Eligible program participants are individuals and families experiencing homelessness outlined in 24 CFR 578.37(a)(1)(i), (permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities (PSH)) where at least one individual in the household has a disability. This includes individuals and families who meet the definition of homelessness under paragraphs 1, 2, and 4 of the definition of homeless (24 CFR 578.3).

You must comply with the requirements of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, Sections 70901-52 of Public Law No. 117-58, 41 U.S.C. 8301 note, and all applicable rules and notices, as may be amended, if applicable to the Grantee’s infrastructure project.

Applicants are encouraged to consult with the NOFO point of contact to confirm additional requirements or waivers specific to each grant. See Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, Sections 70901-52 of Pub. L. No. 117-58, 41 U.S.C. 8301. For additional resources, please see https://babawaiver.hud.gov/s/.

The CoC Interim Rule requires that applicants demonstrate, prior to grant agreement execution, that the project is financially feasible (24 CFR 578.21(c)). Additionally, program regulations require that a Subsidy Layering Review (SLR) be conducted to ensure that the proposed project is not receiving more assistance than what is necessary for the project to be sustainable (24 CFR 578.29). Applicants will be able to meet this requirement by submitting an SLR and financial feasibility analysis conducted by a Housing Credit Agency (i.e., a state https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200/section-200.1#p-200.1(Indirect%20cost) https://esnaps.hud.gov/grantium/frontOffice.jsf https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-578.37 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-578.3 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ58/pdf/PLAW-117publ58.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ58/pdf/PLAW-117publ58.pdf https://babawaiver.hud.gov/s/

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HUD may adjust proposed budgets, or decide not to fund an application, based on the results of these reviews. Additionally, HUD may reduce any grant amounts not yet drawn as a result of the SLR. Applicants must submit any additional information required by HUD to conduct a financial feasibility review or SLR within the timeline established by HUD and meet any additional requirements established by HUD for completion of the SLR and financial feasibility review.

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IV. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT

Applications must include three main elements: a) standard forms, assurances, and certifications; b) budget; and c) narratives and other attachments. The content, forms, and format for each element are included in this section.

You may use this section as a checklist to ensure you submit a complete application.

If you don’t provide the required documents in the correct format, your application is incomplete.

Do not submit password protected or encrypted files.

The standard forms, assurances, and certifications; as well as budget, narrative responses, and ability to include attachments are built into e-snaps.

Other CoC Builds applications are submitted via the electronic application system, e-snaps.

Application submission includes:

• CoC Priority Listing, modified for the CoC Builds competition includes:

o CoC Number and Name, o Collaborative Applicant Name, and o identifies the CoC geographic area submitting the project application(s); and

• Project application(s) completed by the project applicant that was reviewed and selected by the CoC for submission under this NOFO.

o Answers to each of the rating factors in Section V.A. of this NOFO. Each factor will identify the character length for your response.

o The budget forms are also included in e-snaps.

• An attachment section to upload the completed and signed form HUD-2991 and required attachments.

A. Standard Forms, Assurances, and Certifications You must properly complete and submit with your application the standard forms, assurances, and certifications identified below. You can find all forms in the application package or review them and their instructions at Grants.gov Forms. You can also read more

Element Submission Form

Standard Forms, Assurances, and Certifications Included in the e-snaps project application.

Budget Included in the e-snaps project application

Narratives and Other Attachments Included in the e-snaps project application.

https://esnaps.hud.gov/grantium/frontOffice.jsf https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2991.pdf https://www.grants.gov/forms https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/CFO/images/Standard-Application-Forms.pdf

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The identified forms below are included in the project applicant profile in e-snaps and must be completed by the project applicant before gaining access to the application.

Forms/Assurances/ Certifications Submission Requirement

Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Required with the application and completed in e-snaps via the information from the Project Applicant Profile

Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications (HUD 424-B)

Required with the application and completed in e-snaps via the information from the Project Applicant Profile

Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report

(HUD 2880)

Required with the application and completed in e-snaps via the information from the Project Applicant Profile

Certification Regarding Lobbying Required with the application and completed in e-snaps via the information from the Project Applicant Profile

Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) Required with the application and completed in e-snaps via the information from the Project Applicant Profile

Certification for a Drug-Free Workplace

(HUD-50070)

Required with the application and completed in e-snaps via the information from the Project Applicant Profile

Assurances for Construction Programs (SF- 424D)

If applicable, required with the application and completed in e-snaps by checking the applicable box on the applicable screen

Certification for Opportunity Zone Preference Points (HUD-2996)

If applicable, submit form HUD-2996 as an attachment to the project application in e-snaps on the Attachment screen

The required forms indicated above are built into e-snaps; you will not attach the forms as the information required for each form must be completed before you will have access to the application screens. Additionally, all applications must include an attached form HUD-2991, Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan.

You must also include in your application evidence of site control (24 CFR 578.25), which must be in place before the grant agreement can be executed. Evidence includes a deed or https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/CFO/images/Standard-Application-Forms.pdf https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2996.pdf https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2991.pdf https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/2991.pdf https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-578.25

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Additionally, within 21 days of award announcement, applicants must be prepared to submit a completed financial feasibility review conducted by a Housing Credit Agency (i.e., a state housing finance agency or other state housing agency that meets the definition of "housing credit agency" under Section 42 of the internal revenue code of 1986), or through another program administered by the Secretary, or be able to submit any additional information required by HUD to conduct a financial feasibility review within the timeline established by HUD. The financial feasibility review must demonstrate that there is sufficient funding for the project to be sustainable. HUD may adjust proposed budgets, or decide not to fund an application, based on the financial feasibility review.

B. Budget You must submit a budget with your application to support your project narrative. At a minimum, your budget must indicate direct and any indirect costs.

You must also submit form HUD-426, based on the requirements in Section III.E. of this

NOFO.

The project application in e-snaps includes the budget forms available under this NOFO.

Project applicants must complete the application budget forms for their proposed project.

There is a section included to capture indirect cost rate if needed. Project applicants will select the appropriate budget form(s) based on your requested activities.

1. Project Applications will include the following budgets, and project applicants will select the applicable budget(s) for their funding request:

a. Capital Costs:

• New Construction (24 CFR 578.47);

• Acquisition (24 CFR 578.43); and

• Rehabilitation (24 CFR 578.45).

b. Other Eligible CoC Program Costs which can be no more than 20 percent of the total request, where project applicants will select the applicable budget(s) for their non-capital costs:

▪ Project-based rental assistance (24 CFR 578.51(e)) where the unit sizes and current FMRs are prepopulated;.

▪ Operating (24 CFR 578.55);

▪ Supportive Services (24 CFR 578.53);

▪ HMIS (24 CFR 578.57);

▪ VAWA eligible costs (42 USC 11383(a)(13));

▪ Rural eligible costs (42 USC 11383(a)(13)); and

▪ Relocation costs (24 CFR 578.61)

c. Administrative costs (24 CFR 578.59) will be captured on the Budget Summary screen in e-snaps where project applicants will enter the amount you are https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-578.47 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-V/subchapter-C/part-578/subpart-D/section-578.43 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-V/subchapter-C/part-578/subpart-D/section-578.45 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-V/subchapter-C/part-578/subpart-D/section-578.51 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-V/subchapter-C/part-578/subpart-D/section-578.55 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-V/subchapter-C/part-578/subpart-D/section-578.53 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-578.57 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-1994-title42-section11383&num=0&edition=1994 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-1994-title42-section11383&num=0&edition=1994 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/section-578.61 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-V/subchapter-C/part-578/subpart-D/section-578.59

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If a project application’s budget exceeds the cost limits noted above, HUD will reduce the costs to the eligible amount which will result in a reduction in the total amount of funds requested. See 24 CFR 578.87(c) for restrictions on combining funds.

2. VAWA Costs Information: Section 605(a)(2) of VAWA 2022 amended section 423(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to add the following eligible activity to the CoC program: “Facilitating and coordinating activities to ensure compliance with the emergency transfer plan requirement in [34 U.S.C. 12491(e)] and monitoring compliance with the confidentiality protections in [34 U.S.C. 12491(c)(4)].”

(a) Examples of eligible costs for emergency transfer facilitation include the costs of assessing, coordinating, approving, denying and implementing a survivor’s emergency transfer which includes:

(i.) Assistance with moving costs. Reasonable moving costs to move survivors for an emergency transfer.

(ii.) Assistance with travel costs. Reasonable travel costs for survivors and their families to travel for an emergency transfer.

(iii.) Security Deposits. Grant funds can be used to pay for security deposits of the safe units the survivor is transferring to via an emergency transfer.

(iv.) Utilities. Grant funds can be used to pay for costs of establishing utility assistance in the safe unit the survivor is transferring to.

(v.) Housing Fees. Fees associated with getting survivor into a safe unit via emergency transfer, includes but not limited to application fees, broker fees, holding fees, trash fees, pet fees where the person believes they need their pet to be safe, etc.

(vi.) Case management. Grant funds can be used to pay staff time necessary to assess, coordinate and implement emergency transfers.

(vii.) Housing navigation. Grant funds can be used to pay staff time necessary to identify safe units and facilitate moves into housing for survivors through emergency transfers.

(viii.) Technology to make an available unit safe. Grant funds can be used to pay for technology that the individual believes is needed to make the unit safe, including but not limited to doorbell cameras, security systems, phone and internet service when necessary to support security systems for the unit, etc.

(b) Examples of eligible costs for monitoring compliance with the VAWA confidentiality requirements include the costs of ensuring compliance with the VAWA confidentiality requirements which includes:

(i.) Monitoring and evaluating compliance with VAWA confidentiality requirements.

(ii.) Developing and implementing strategies for corrective actions and remedies.

(iii.) Program evaluation of confidentiality policies, practices and procedures.

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(iv.) Training on compliance with VAWA confidentiality requirements.

(v.) Reporting to Collaborative Applicant, HUD and other interested parties on compliance with VAWA confidentiality requirements.

(vi.) Costs for establishing methodology to protect survivor information.

(vii.) Staff time associated with maintaining adherence to confidentiality requirements.

3. Rural Costs Information: Section 5707 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (PL 117-263, December 23, 2022, 136 Stat 2395) amended section 423(a) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to allow projects in rural areas [as defined in the Appendix of this NOFO] to use program funds to pay for the following eligible activities:

(a) Payment of short-term emergency lodging, including in motels or shelters, directly or through vouchers.

(b) Repairs to units in which individuals and families experiencing homelessness will be housed; or are currently not fit for human habitation.

(c) Staff training, professional development, skill development, and staff retention activities.

Budget Form/Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description

Indirect Cost Information Certification (HUD-426)

If applicable, this document is required with the application and after award

The indirect cost form is built into the e-snaps Project Applicant Profile.

C. Narratives and Other Attachments If applicable, you must upload narrative and non-form attachments in e-snaps.hud.gov. When adding the attachments to the form, you can upload PDF, Word or Excel formats.

Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description

Response to Rating Factors Required with the application Respond to each rating factor in e-snaps project application

Nonprofit Status – Documentation

If applicable, this document is required with the application

If your organization is identified as a nonprofit, upload your IRS 501(c)(3) final determination letter to the Project Applicant Profile in e-snaps

Code of Conduct If not included in HUD’s eLibrary, this document is

Project applicants must attach a copy of their organization's https://esnaps.hud.gov/ https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/grants-code-of-conduct https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/grants-code-of-conduct

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Document Submission Requirement Notes/Description required with the application Code of Conduct to the Attachment screen in e-snaps.

If your application includes subrecipients, and they are a nonprofit organization, a copy of their nonprofit documentation must be uploaded to the Attachments screen in the project application.

D. Other Application Content If your project is selected for conditional award, the conditional recipient will work with the applicable CPD field office to complete the technical submission process within e-snaps.

During this process the conditional recipient will address any issues or conditions identified during the application review process by HUD and finalize budget information. This may include obtaining additional information needed to move to the grant agreement phase.

Additionally, if the conditional recipient will use in-kind services match contributions (24 CFR 578.73(c)) provided by a third party, you must submit documentation; e.g., memorandum of understanding; between you, or your subrecipient, and the third party that will provide the services.

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V. Application Review Information

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V. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

A. Threshold Review HUD reviews each application to make sure it meets the following threshold requirements. If you meet all threshold requirements, your application will advance to a merit review. If you fail to meet one or more threshold requirements, your application is not eligible for HUD funding.

1. Eligible Applicant You must meet the applicant eligibility criteria in this NOFO. Applications from ineligible applicants are not rated or ranked and will not receive HUD funding.

Your application must include at least one capital costs budget line item: new construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition. The funding under this NOFO is primarily for the creation of new units of PSH.

2. Resolution of Civil Rights Matters Applicants with outstanding, unresolved judgments against them for violations of civil rights laws must resolve those judgments before the application submission deadline or the applicant will be deemed ineligible.

a. An applicant is ineligible for funding if the applicant has received notice of a judgment imposed against them for violations of:

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