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County of Santa Barbara Community Services Department Housing and Community Development Division 123 E. Anapamu St., Second Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101 www.countyofsb.org/housing State of California Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus, Round 2 Notice of Funding Availability The County of Santa Barbara, Division of Housing and Community Development is pleased to issue this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to inform eligible organizations about available Emergency Solutions Grant Corona Virus, Round 2 (ESG-CV2) funds through the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development. General Information TITLE: State of California Emergency Solutions Grant Program – 2020 Grant Year CONTACT: Jett Black-Maertz CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] CONTACT PHONE/FAX: 805-568-2484 / 805-560-1091 ISSUE DATE: November 2, 2020 Contents 1 Introduction 2 Objective 3 Funding Available 4 Program Requirements 5 NOFA Schedule 6 Application 7 Method of Evaluation Exhibit A Resources Exhibit B State ESG Application Scoring Criteria Exhibit C Homeless Definition Application Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2020 5:00 pm

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  • County of Santa Barbara Community Services Department

    Housing and Community Development Division 123 E. Anapamu St., Second Floor

    Santa Barbara, CA 93101 www.countyofsb.org/housing

    State of California Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus, Round 2 Notice of Funding Availability

    The County of Santa Barbara, Division of Housing and Community Development is pleased to issue this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to inform eligible organizations about available Emergency Solutions Grant Corona Virus, Round 2 (ESG-CV2) funds through the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.

    General Information

    TITLE: State of California Emergency Solutions Grant Program – 2020 Grant Year

    CONTACT: Jett Black-Maertz

    CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]

    CONTACT PHONE/FAX: 805-568-2484 / 805-560-1091

    ISSUE DATE: November 2, 2020

    Contents

    1 Introduction

    2 Objective

    3 Funding Available

    4 Program Requirements

    5 NOFA Schedule

    6 Application

    7 Method of Evaluation

    Exhibit A Resources

    Exhibit B State ESG Application Scoring Criteria

    Exhibit C Homeless Definition

    Application Deadline:

    Friday, November 20, 2020 5:00 pm

    mailto:[email protected]

  • 1. Introduction

    In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), the State of California Housing and Community Development (State HCD)

    notified the County of Santa Barbara Community Services Department (CSD) on October 2, 2020 that it will receive an entitlement

    allocation of $6,119,496 in Emergency Solutions Grant Round 2 (ESG-CV2) funds. These funds are to be used to prevent, prepare

    for, and respond to the coronavirus among individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or receiving homeless

    assistance. It must be part of a coordinated response that considers all available funding streams, housing resources, staffing

    resources and other community assets that can be marshalled.

    State HCD designated the County of Santa Barbara (County) as the Administrative Entity (AE) for the Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care Service Area (CoC Service Area), which geographically encompasses Santa Barbara County. The Housing and Community Development Division (County HCD) will administer State ESG-CV2 funds on behalf of the County to support Coronavirus related homelessness assistance projects throughout the CoC Service Area.

    https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/esg/docs/2-esg-coronavirus-nofa-round-2-final.pdf

  • 2. Objective

    Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act enacted March 27, 2020, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) will receive additional funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of approximately $253 million in federal funds for the Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG). These funds are referred to herein as the ESG-Coronavirus (ESG-CV2) funds and will be awarded to eligible agencies. This ESG-CV (Round 2) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) provides funding for the following objectives:

    Prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus among individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or receiving homeless assistance in a coordinated response that considers all available funding streams, housing resources, staffing resources and other community assets that can be marshalled.

    Prioritize the use of ESG-CV (Round 2) funds for Rapid Rehousing to assist households experiencing literal homelessness move to the safest location possible—housing. Prioritize the use of ESG-CV2 Rapid Rehousing funds to assist households staying in non-congregate shelter move to housing. Prioritize the use of ESG-CV2 funds for Emergency Shelter as needed while providing pathways to housing from emergency shelter.

    Address racial disproportionality in homeless populations and achieve equitable provision of services for Black, Native and Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islanders and other people of color who are disproportionately impacted by homelessness and COVID-19.

    Provide housing and services that are low barrier, trauma informed, culturally responsive and housing first oriented. Per HUD guidance, individuals and families assisted with these ESG-CV funds must not be required to receive treatment or perform any other prerequisite activities as a condition for receiving shelter, housing, or other services for which these funds are used.

    Funding under this NOFA is made available pursuant to the CARES Act, Title XII, Homeless Assistance Grants Section of and as authorized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 11371 et seq., Subtitle B of Title IV. This ESGCV (Round 2) NOFA should be read in conjunction with the above referenced CARES Act and the following regulations that establish state and federal ESG requirements. Relevant legal authority includes, but is not limited to, the following: Department of Housing and Community Development 5 Emergency Solutions Grants Program - Coronavirus NOFA – Round 2.

    • Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 24, Part 576, • 24 CFR Part 91 relating to Annual Action Plan requirements, • 24 CFR Part 58, relating to environmental reviews, • Homeless Definition Final Rule: The Interim Rule, published in the Federal Register on December 4, 2015, cited above,

    provides the homeless definition that applies to the ESG program, • Chronically Homeless Definition Final Rule: The Interim Rule, published in the Federal Register on December 4, 2015,

    cited above, provides the chronically homeless definition that applies to the ESG program, • Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements for Universal Identifier and Central Contractor Registration, 2

    CFR Part 25, Appendix A to Part 25, • HUD Availability of Waivers Memorandum issued April 1, 2020, • HUD Community Planning & Development Memorandum issued May 22, 2020, • HUD Community Planning & Development Notice 20-08 issued September 1, 2020, and • Any future HUD issued Waivers or Memorandum.

    https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/20-08cpdn.pdfhttps://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/HAAA_HEARTH.PDFhttps://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/24/part-576https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/24/91.320https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/24/part-58https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-12-04/pdf/2015-30473.pdfhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/12/04/2015-30473/homeless-emergency-assistance-and-rapid-transition-to-housing-defining-chronically-homelesshttps://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/2/part-25https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/2/part-25https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/6007/availability-of-waivers-of-community-cpd-grant-program-and-consolidated-plan-requirements-to-prevent-the-spread-of-covid19-and-mitigate-economic-impacts-caused-by-covid19/https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/6039/cpd-memo-availability-of-additional-waivers-for-cpd-grant-programs-to-prevent-the-spread-of-covid19-and-mitigate-economic-impacts-caused-by-covid19/https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/OCHCO/documents/20-08cpdn.pdf

  • 3. Coordinated Entry

    The Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care (CoC) implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) in January 2018 after months of community-wide planning. The Federal regulations 24CFR 578.7(a)8, 24CFR 91 and 576 and Notice CPD-17-01 and State regulations 25 CCR 8408 require that ESG recipients participate in the CES as follows:

    Participation in the Coordinated Entry System (CES) as an Entry Point is mandatory for 2020 State ESG-funded Emergency Shelter and Street Outreach projects. For State ESG-CV2 funded Rapid Rehousing projects, all referrals for services will come through the CES per the prioritization, matching and referral processes outlined in the CoC’s CES Policies and Procedures.

    A hallmark of the HUD-mandated Coordinated Entry System is prioritizing the most vulnerable individuals and families for services.

    In an effort to aid Coronavirus response, on May 14, 2020 the Continuum of Care Board adopted a temporary addendum, which

    is set to expire on June 30, 2021:

    1. All shelter system guests who enroll in the Coordinated Entry System, not only those prioritized for a housing

    intervention, can utilize rental assistance and other financial assistance that facilitates a housing placement through CoC,

    ESG, HEAP, HHAP, CESH and other funding sources when a housing opportunity is identified as long as the participant(s)

    meet funding eligibility criteria. The primary goal is to rapidly re-house as many persons as possible through existing

    resources and utilize the full range of housing options.

    2. When in conflict with the existing prioritization scheme, this addendum would supersede existing CES policies

    https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/17-01CPDN.PDFhttps://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I984903052A074F43B740B27DA6A8BE5F?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)

  • 4. Funding Available

    $5,862,848 are available for award as the County plans to retain the allowable amount for administrative costs. These funds will be awarded through a competitive process. Eligible components include Emergency Shelter, Street Outreach, and Rapid Rehousing. Details of eligible activities can be found later in this document. There is an application minimum of $100,000. The table in Section 5.3 below summarizes the program components, eligible activities and funding limitations. The State has informed the County that an unknown amount of disencumbered funds may augment this amount, up to two times the preliminary estimated allocation.

    4.1 Grant Amounts

    The minimum request amount per application is $100,000.

    4.2 Grant Terms

    100% of Emergency Shelter funds must be expended by January 31, 2022. Rapid Rehousing funds must be spent by June 30, 2022, with 80% being spent by January 31, 2022. To meet this most likely means all rental assistance should be expended by January 31, 2022 so there are funds remaining for tenant support services until June 30, 3022.

    Street Outreach and Rapid Rehousing should adhere to the following timeline:

    20% July 31, 2021 40% September 30, 2021 60% November 30, 2021 80% January 31, 2022 100% June 30, 2022

    4.3 Grant Renewal

    It is not anticipated that funds will be made available for grant renewal. This is a one-time, time-limited grant.

  • 5. Program Requirements

    5.1 State ESG Requirements

    The use of State ESG funds is governed by 24 CFR Part §576 and 25 CCR §8400 et seq. (See Exhibit A – Resources).

    5.2 Eligible Applicants

    Eligible applicants are private non-profit organizations and units of general-purpose local government defined in 24 CFR §576.2.

    5.3 Eligible Activities

    The following activities are eligible, and funding limitations apply to the corresponding components. Maximums may be adjusted depending on eligible applications that meet all funding requirements. The application for this funding is under review by the State of California and amounts for individual components may be adjusted based on State feedback, requirements or ESG-CV Standard Agreement

    Component Description Funding

    Street Outreach

    Essential Services necessary to reach out to unsheltered homeless individuals and families, connect them with emergency shelter, housing, or critical services, and provide them with urgent, non-facility-based care. For specific requirements and eligible costs, see 24 CFR §576.101.

    Case Management, Engagement, Transportation.

    Street medicine and health outreach programs.

    Personal Protective Equipment, hygiene kits, basic needs.

    Assist with housing navigation to move to individual living quarters.

    Training on infectious disease prevention and mitigation.

    Max. $ 1,465,712

    Emergency Shelter

    Emergency Shelter activities may be provided only until January 31, 2022. If emergency shelter project requesting funding is not currently operating, a specific address and all approvals for property use as an Emergency Shelter must be included with application. Eligible Emergency Shelter Activities (24 CFR 576.102) are limited to:

    Acquisition of Real Property– Site control must occur before application submission or November 20th, 2020;

    Non-Congregate Shelter - Essential Services and Shelter Operations;

    Rehabilitation of existing facilities or construction of new facilities to increase bed count and accommodate physical distancing (engineer or architect quote must accompany application;

    Costs related directly to COVID-19 response;

    Safety Pay o Funds may be used to pay safety pay for recipient or

    subrecipient-staff working directly to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus among persons who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Per Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, safety pay is only allowed for agencies that were funded under 2019 Emergency Shelter Grants (locally those agencies are PATH, Good Samaritan Shelter, New Beginnings)

    o Examples of recipient or subrecipient staff working directly in support of coronavirus response include:

    Street outreach teams

    Max. $ 1,941,425 ($2,500,000

    for acquisition)

    https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/24/576.101https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/24/576.102https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/24/576.102

  • Emergency shelter intake, maintenance and security staff

    Staff providing essential services (e.g., outpatient health or mental health, housing navigators)

    Staff in proximity to persons with coronavirus or working in locations with a high likelihood of contracting coronavirus

    Rapid Re-housing

    The state strongly encourages grantees to use the bulk of their ESG-CV2 funds for Rapid Rehousing so that households can move to housing. There is a 12-month cap on assistance per household. Rental assistance must be based on fair-market rents. Eligible Rapid Rehousing Activities (24 CFR 576 104,105,106) include:

    Provision of financial assistance to rapidly re-house persons experiencing homelessness.

    Supportive services to help people obtain and maintain housing.

    Landlord Incentives: (Must be combined with provision of rental assistance and services).

    o Signing bonuses equal to up to 2 months of rent; o Security deposits equal to up to 3 months of rent; o Paying the cost to repair damages incurred by the program

    participant not covered by the security deposit or that are incurred while the program participant is still residing in the unit; and,

    o Paying the costs of extra cleaning or maintenance of a program participant’s unit or appliances.

    Diversion Services (Must be combined with provision of rental assistance and services).

    Max. $2,455,711

    Total $5,862,848

    5.4 Eligible Populations

    The minimum eligibility criteria for State ESG participants are as follows (See Exhibit C – Homeless Definition):

    For Essential Services related to Street Outreach, participants must meet the criteria under paragraph (1)(i) of the “homeless” definition under 24 CFR §576.2;

    For Emergency Shelter, participants must meet the “homeless” definition in 24 CFR §576.2;

    For Essential Services related to Emergency Shelter, participants must be “homeless” and staying in an emergency shelter (which could include a day shelter);

    For Rapid Re-housing assistance, participants must meet requirements described in 24 CFR §576.104. Homeless subpopulations, including, but not limited to, chronically homeless individuals, veterans, developmentally disabled individuals, and victims of domestic violence, who meet the aforementioned minimum eligibility criteria may be served with State ESG funds. Note that State regulations prohibit subpopulation targeting with ESG funds in Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing programs except under specific conditions outlined in 25 CCR §8408.

    5.5 Duplication of Benefits

    A Duplication of Benefit (DOB) occurs when a program beneficiary receives assistance from multiple funding sources totaling an amount that exceeds the need for a particular funding need. The duplication is the amount of assistance provided in excess of the need. It is the provider’s responsibility to ensure that each ESG-CV (Round 2) activity provides assistance only to the extent that the recipient’s project’s funding need(s) has not been met by another funding source.

    https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/24/576.104https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/24/576.104

  • Section 312 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act) prohibits federal agencies from providing assistance to any “person, business concern, or other entity” for any loss for which the entity has already received financial assistance from another source (See: 42 USC § 5155(a)). The Federal Register Notice, published on November 16, 2011 (Docket No. FR5582-N-01), requires adequate policies and procedures in place to prevent a DOB and provide for the recapture of funds, if necessary. Recipients will be required to continue to report on DOB during the expenditure period for the ESG-CV (Round 2) funds.

    5.6 Core Practices

    Applicants must adhere to the Core Practices established by State HCD that include:

    Comprehensive and coordinated access throughout the CoC Service Area (i.e., Coordinated Entry);

    Prioritized access to services for people with the most severe needs;

    Low barrier access to services and consistency with housing first practices; and

    Use of a progressive engagement approach to services and financial assistance. See 25 CCR §8409 for a full description of the Core Practices.

  • 6. NOFA Schedule

    NOFA Published and Applications Available On-line November 2, 2020

    Mandatory Applicant Conference Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82906886925?pwd=eVlicTZ6NTNwLzNQZThVOW1mNGc4dz09 Meeting ID: 829 0688 6925 Passcode: 048513 1669-900-6833

    November 5, 2020 10am -12pm

    Applications Due to County HCD November 20, 2020

    Continuum of Care Review and Rank Committee Meeting to Develop Funding Recommendations

    First Week of December, 2020

    The NOFA Schedule is subject to change.

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82906886925?pwd=eVlicTZ6NTNwLzNQZThVOW1mNGc4dz09

  • 7. Application

    Applications are available on-line at https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/santabarbaracountyca/Participant

    Please be sure you select ESG-CV2 before beginning your application. Resources available to assist applicants with completing the application are listed in Exhibit A. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required materials listed below are submitted by the deadline identified in this NOFA and in the format described in this section.

    o Application o Budget Workbook o Board of Directors Roster o Organization Chart

    The electronic copy of the complete application, including all required attachments must be submitted via Neighborly no later

    than 5:00pm on November 20, 2020.

    https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__portal.neighborlysoftware.com_santabarbaracountyca_Participant&d=DwMGaQ&c=1wUSNqovzTuGtEyxwNcqMAkpWHAqSzvPhp9OaWkFGCw&r=RwpDEE-7upzkQhs3_fQGVaGWqvhv3ZEcJaupJH4semQ&m=2KkuhP3ly4HIMXa2wen1d0txVvlosoWxUsyM4nB7RKo&s=EOd1NBwfzp797FiBytHSN3F6v7KGaIZoB-ybr5zZAHE&e=

  • 8. Method of Evaluation

    8.1 County HCD Evaluation

    State ESG-CV2 applications will be evaluated by County HCD for the following (See Exhibit B – Application Scoring Criteria, for details):

    ESG-CV2 Program Eligibility,

    Administrative Capacity, and

    Financial Capacity.

    In addition, applicants must demonstrate capacity to participate in the county-wide HMIS, unless the applicant is a domestic violence (DV) victim services provider, in which case the applicant must demonstrate capacity to participate in a comparable data base that is HUD compliant and which can generate HUD-compliant reports.

    8.2 Continuum of Care Review and Rank Committee

    Applications will be evaluated by the Continuum of Care Review and Rank Committee (CCRRC) based on the criteria below (See Exhibit B for details). Applicants will be required to make themselves available by phone for an interview with the CCRRC at their December, 2020 meeting to briefly answer questions if necessary.

    Applicant Capacity,

    Financial Feasibility and Capacity,

    Past Performance, and

    Approach.

    The Continuum of Care Review and Rank Committee will make funding recommendations to the County Board of Supervisors, which will exercise approval over all funding decisions.

  • EXHIBIT A

    Resources

    1) County HCD Web Page http://cosb.countyofsb.org/housing/

    2) ESG Program Interim Rule (24 CFR Part 576) https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2016-title24-vol3/xml/CFR-2016-title24-vol3-part576.xml

    3) ESG Program: State of California Regulations (25 CCR §8400 et seq)

    http://www.hcd.ca.gov/financial-assistance/emergency-solutions-grant-program/docs/state-esg-regulations-effective-april-1-2016.pdf

    4) ESG-CV2 State NOFA https://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/esg/docs/2-esg-coronavirus-nofa-round-2-final.pdf

    5) Coordinated Entry System information https://www.liveunitedsbc.org/homeforgoodsbc-faq

    6) Homeless Management Information System information http://countyofsb.org/housing/homlessassistance/hmis.sbc

    http://cosb.countyofsb.org/housing/https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2016-title24-vol3/xml/CFR-2016-title24-vol3-part576.xmlhttp://www.hcd.ca.gov/financial-assistance/emergency-solutions-grant-program/docs/state-esg-regulations-effective-april-1-2016.pdfhttp://www.hcd.ca.gov/financial-assistance/emergency-solutions-grant-program/docs/state-esg-regulations-effective-april-1-2016.pdfhttps://www.hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/esg/docs/2-esg-coronavirus-nofa-round-2-final.pdfhttps://www.liveunitedsbc.org/homeforgoodsbc-faqhttp://countyofsb.org/housing/homlessassistance/hmis.sbc

  • EXHIBIT B

    State ESG CV-2 Application Scoring Criteria

    Community Services Department

    Housing and Community Development Division

    State of California Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus Round 2

    Application Scoring Criteria

    Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) Staff Evaluation

    ESG-CV2 Program Eligibility Proposed activity and clientele meet all eligibility requirements and NOFA specifics including site control or use approvals for Emergency Shelter.

    Administrative Capacity Rated Good, Fair, based on the following (ratings of poor would prevent consideration by Rank and Review):

    County HCD’s experience with applicant and any known issues

    Previous audits or program reviews

    Availability of progress reports

    Contract modifications and their impact on cost and/or period of performance

    Financial Capacity Rated Pass or Fail based on the following:

    Liquidity

    Measurements of vulnerability (e.g. net profit margin, fundraising efficiency, and dependency on the County or a single entity for financial strength)

    Debt and other long-term obligations

    Regulatory (e.g. unresolved financial audit findings and outstanding litigation/legal issues)

    Continuum of Care Review and Rank Committee Evaluation

    Applicant Capacity Scoring Scale: 1-15 Max. Score: 15

    Experience providing similar services and assistance

    Experience addressing the needs of the target population(s)

    Sufficient capacity for project oversight and administration

    Adequate capacity for data collection and reporting

    Participation in the Santa Barbara County Homeless Management Information System or a comparable database (as determined by the County)

    Financial Feasibility and Capacity Scoring Scale: 1-15 Max. Score: 15

    Sufficient capacity to operate the project based on its budget

    Sufficient capacity to effectively manage the finances of the project

    Timely audited financial statements

    Outstanding and/or unresolved financial audit findings

    Reasonable project costs

    Degree to which applicant leverages its Board of Directors and other resources

    Past Performance Scoring Scale: 1-40 Max. Score: 40

    Annual performance Report reflects timely and accurate data collection

    History of successfully placing persons in permanent housing and exiting clients to permanent housing destinations

    History of increasing cash income of participants

  • History of assisting clients in finding employment

    History of assisting clients in obtaining benefits

    History of serving clients with disabling conditions.

    Existing programs that would enhance its ability to prevent, respond to the pandemic

    Approach Scoring Scale: 1-30 Max. Score: 30

    Fills what would otherwise be a gap in COVID-19 response among people experiencing homelessness

    Demonstration of participation in the Coordinated Entry System (CES) as an Entry Point for Emergency Shelter and Street Outreach. For Rapid Rehousing providers, demonstration that all referrals for services will come through the CES per the prioritization, matching and referral processes outlined in the CoC’s CES Policies and Procedures

    Coordination with other activities and funding sources in the area Project is based on proven methods and/or evidence based approaches.

    Numbers served appear reasonable given the prioritization of vulnerable individuals and families within the homeless population Cost per persons served or placement is reasonable based on population served

    Outcomes and objects appear reasonable and sufficient, particularly in the areas of housing placement and retention

    Project supports ESG-CV2 Objectives to prevent, prepare for, and respond to Coronavirus and Requirements and State Core Practices.

    Inclusion of minority or marginalized groups in outreach, governance, or program design

    Are the voices of Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native and Indigenous communities and those with lived experience of homelessness integrated into the project approach?

  • EXHIBIT C

    Homeless Definition

    The minimum eligibility criteria for ESG beneficiaries are as follows: For essential services related to street outreach, beneficiaries

    must meet the criteria under paragraph (1)(i) of the “homeless” definition under § 576.2. For emergency shelter, beneficiaries

    must meet the “homeless” definition in 24 CFR 576.2. For essential services related to emergency shelter, beneficiaries must be

    “homeless” and staying in an emergency shelter (which could include a day shelter).

    24 CFR 576.2

    Homeless means:

    (1) An individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, meaning:

    (i) An individual or family with a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings, including a car, park, abandoned building, bus or train station, airport, or camping ground;

    (ii) An individual or family living in a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements (including congregate shelters, transitional housing, and hotels and motels paid for by charitable organizations or by federal, state, or local government programs for low-income individuals); or

    (iii) An individual who is exiting an institution where he or she resided for 90 days or less and who resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution;

    (2) An individual or family who will imminently lose their primary nighttime residence, provided that:

    (i) The primary nighttime residence will be lost within 14 days of the date of application for homeless assistance;

    (ii) No subsequent residence has been identified; and

    (iii) The individual or family lacks the resources or support networks, e.g., family, friends, faith-based or other social networks, needed to obtain other permanent housing;

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