CURRENT COC FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

FY2019 CoC Program NOFA

Orange County Continuum of Care NOFA Timeline - Posted July 23, 2019

2019 Request for Proposals for Bonus Projects

• 2019 RFP for Bonus Projects  

• 2019 RFP for Bonus Projects Checklist

• Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form

• Exhibit 2: Financial Assessment

• Exhibit 3: CoC Participation

• Exhibit 4: Terms and Conditions

• Exhibit 5: Related Services Experience

• Exhibit 6: Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan

• Exhibit 7: Environmental Information Form

• Limited Scope Environmental Review Form

• Environmental Review of Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5

• Exhibit 8: Financial Commitment

• Exhibit 9: Housing First Model Assessment

• Exhibit 10: Coordinated Entry System Participation

2019 Request for Proposals for Domestic Violence Projects

• 2019 RFP for Domestic Violence Projects

• 2019 RFP for Domestic Violence Projects Checklist

• Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form

• Exhibit 2: Financial Assessment

• Exhibit 3: CoC Participation

• Exhibit 4: Terms and Conditions

• Exhibit 5: Related Services Experience

• Exhibit 6: Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan

• Exhibit 7: Environmental Information Form

• Limited Scope Environmental Review Form

• Environmental Review of Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5

• Exhibit 8: Financial Commitment

• Exhibit 9: Housing First Model Assessment

• Exhibit 10: Coordinated Entry System Participation

2019 LOI

Letter of Intent (LOI) - Posted July 18, 2019

EXHIBIT 1: Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan - Posted Juy 18, 2019

EXHIBIT 2: Environmental Information Clearance Letters - Posted Juy 18, 2019

ATTACHMENT 1: Environmental Review for Activity/Project that is Exempt or Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5- Posted Juy 18, 2019

ATTACHMENT 1: Environmental Review for Continuum of Care Leasing or Rental Assistance Project that is Categorically Excluded Subject to Section 58.5 - Posted Juy 18, 2019

EXHIBIT 3: Financial Commitment - Posted Juy 18, 2019

EXHIBIT 4:  Coordinated Entry System Participation - Posted Juy 18, 2019

EXHIBIT 5:  Project Performance Measures Acknowledgement- Posted Juy 18, 2019

EXHIBIT 6: Housing First Model Assessment - Posted Juy 18, 2019

EXHIBIT 7: Supplemental Items - Posted Juy 18, 2019

Letter of Intent (LOI) Required Documents Checklist - Posted Juy 18, 2019

 

2019 AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

Agency Administrative Review - Posted May 02, 2019

Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form - Posted May 02, 2019

Exhibit 2: Terms and Conditions - Posted May 02, 2019

Exhibit 3: Financial Assessment - Posted May 02, 2019

Exhibit 4: Letter of Interest to Participate in Request for Proposal for New Projects - Posted May 02, 2019

Checklist - Posted May 02, 2019

FAQ about the AAR - Posted May 10, 2019

 

FY2018 CoC Program NOFA

 2018 CoC HUD Collaborative Application 

2018 Orange County CoC Collaborative Application (Final) -Posted 9/18/2018

2018 Orange County CoC Priority Listing (Final) -Posted 9/18/2018

 2018 Orange County CoC Collaborative Application (Draft) -Posted 9/14/2018

2018 Orange County CoC Priority Listing (Draft)  -Posted 9/14/2018

2018 Continuum of Care Board Approved Recommendations and Ranking

On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, the Orange County Continuum of Care Board approved the FY2018 Orange County CoC Project Priority List and the CoC AdHoc Reallocation, Ranking, Tiering, Bonus and DV Bonus Recommendations. 

2018 Orange County CoC Project Priority List 

2018 CoC AdHoc Reallocation, Ranking, Tiering, Bonus and DV Bonus Recommendations

On Wednesday, July 18, 2018, the Orange County Continuum of Care Board approved the 2018 CoC Funding Application Policy and Process Recommendations and the 2018 Orange County CoC NOFA Process Timeline with Local Competition Deadlines. 

2018 Orange County CoC NOFA Process Timeline with Local Competition Deadlines

2018 CoC NOFA Funding Application Policy and Process Recommendations

2018 Request for Proposals (RFP) for New Bonus Projects

 

2018 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR NEW BONUS PROJECTS -Posted July 27, 2018

• Exhibit 1: Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan
• Exhibit 2: Environmental Information Form
  • ​Limited Scope Environmental Review Form
  • Environmental Review of Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5
• Exhibit 3: Financial Commitment
• Exhibit 4: Housing First Model Assessment
• Exhibit 5: Coordinated Entry System Participation
• Checklist

2018 Request for Proposals (RFP) for New Domestic Violence Bonus Projects

 

2018 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR NEW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BONUS PROJECTS -Posted July 27, 2018

• Exhibit 1: Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan
• Exhibit 2: Environmental Information Form
  • ​Limited Scope Environmental Review Form
  • Environmental Review of Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5
• Exhibit 3: Financial Commitment
• Exhibit 4: Housing First Model Assessment
• Exhibit 5: Coordinated Entry System Participation
• Checklist

2018 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for New Bonus Projects and New Domestic Violence Bonus Projects 

2018 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - RE-RELEASED: July 27, 2018

• Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form
• Exhibit 2: Financial Assessment
• Exhibit 3: CoC Participation
• Exhibit 4: Terms and Conditions
• Exhibit 5: Related Services Experience
• Checklist

 

2018 RENEWAL PROJECTS

LETTER OF INTENT:  PROJECT SUBMITTAL  (Formerly LOI/Part II) - Posted July 19, 2018

• Exhibit 1: Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan
• Exhibit 2: Environmental Reviews
  • ​Limited Scope Environmental Review Form
  • Environmental Review of Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5
• Exhibit 3: Financial Commitment
• Exhibit 4: Coordinated Entry System Participation
• Exhibit 5: Project Performance Measures Acknowledgement
• Exhibit 6: Housing First Model Assessment
• Checklist

AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW (Formerly LOI Part I) - Posted May 31, 2018

• Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form
• Exhibit 2: Terms and Conditions
• Exhibit 3: Financial Assessment
• Exhibit 4: Letter of Interest to Participate in Request for Proposal for New Projects
• Checklist

2018 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for New Permanent Housing (PH) Projects

2018 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - Posted June 11, 2018

• Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form
• Exhibit 2: Financial Assessment
• Exhibit 3: CoC Participation
• Exhibit 4: Terms and Conditions
• Exhibit 5: Related Services Experience
• Checklist

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PAST FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

FY2017 CoC Program NOFA

2017 COC HUD COLLABORTIVE APPLICATION

FY2017 Orange County CoC Collaborative Application with Attachments

Posted 9/26/2017

FY2017 Orange County CoC Priority List - Final from e-snaps

Posted 9/26/2017

2017 PROJECT PRIORITY RANKING

2017 Final C2eH Project Priority Listing (Revised Final)

Posted 9/26/2017

2017 C2EH APPROVED RECOMMENDATIONS AND RANKING

On Wednesday, August 23, 2017, the Orange County Commission to End Homelessness (C2eH) and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Board approved the Preliminary FY2017 Orange County CoC Project Priority List and the 2017 Project Ranking, Tiering, and Permanent Housing Recommendations. 

Posted 9/13/2017

2017 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR NEW PERMANENT HOUSING (PH) PROJECTS

2017 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

• Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form
• Exhibit 2: Financial Assessment
• Exhibit 3: CoC Participation
• Exhibit 4: Terms and Conditions
• Checklist

2017 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

• Exhibit 1: Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan
• Exhibit 2: Environmental Information Form
  • ​Limited Scope Environmental Review Form
  • Environmental Review of Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5
• Exhibit 3: Financial Commitment
• Exhibit 4: Housing First Model Assessment
• Exhibit 5: Coordinated Entry System Participation
• Checklist

2017 LETTER OF INTENT - RENEWAL PROJECTS

PART I: AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

• Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form
• Exhibit 2: Terms and Conditions
• Exhibit 3: Financial Assessment
• Exhibit 4: Letter of Interest to Participate inRequest for Proposal for New Projects
• Checklist

PART II: PROJECT SUBMITTAL

• Exhibit 1: Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan
• Exhibit 2: Environmental Reviews
  • ​Limited Scope Environmental Review Form
  • Environmental Review of Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5
• Exhibit 3: Financial Commitment
• Exhibit 4: Coordinated Entry System Participation
• Exhibit 5: Project Performance Measures Acknowledgement
• Exhibit 6: Housing First Model Assessment
• Checklist

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FY2016 CoC Program NOFA

2016 COC HUD COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION

• FY 2016 ORANGE COUNTY COC COLLABORATIVE APPLICATION
  WITH ATTACHMENTS
  WITHOUT ATTACHMENTS

• FY 2016 ORANGE COUNTY COC PROJECT PRIORITY LIST - FINAL FROM HUD ESNAPS (POSTED 9/12/2016)

2016 COC FUNDING CYCLE DOCUMENTS

​FY2016 ORANGE COUNTY COC PROJECT PRIORITY LIST - FINAL FROM C2EH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

(posted 8/30/2016)

On Friday, August 26, 2016, the Orange County Commission to End Homelessness (C2eH) and Continuum of Care (CoC) Board approved the FY 2016 Orange County CoC Project Priority List.  Click here to view the final FY 2016 Orange County CoC Project Priority List.

RECOMMENDED FY 2016 PROJECT PRIORITY LIST (DRAFT)

(posted 8/24/2016)

Agencies applying for renewal and new project applications through the FY2016 Continuum of Care Project Competition received a copy of the Recommended FY 2016 Project Priority List on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 for review and comments. Agencies were invited to attend the C2eH/CoC Board meeting on Friday, August 26, 2016.

FINAL APPROVED FY 2016 ORANGE COUNTY COC PROPOSED RANKING POLICY AND PROCESS

(posted 8/30/2016)

On Friday, August 6, 2016, the C2eH/CoC Board approved the FY 2016 Orange County CoC Proposed Ranling Policy and Process. Click here to read the FY 2016 Orange County CoC Proposed Ranling Policy and Process.

2016 LETTER OF INTENT - RENEWAL PROJECTS

PART I: AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

• Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form
• Exhibit 2: Terms and Conditions
• Exhibit 3: Financial Assessment
• Exhibit 4: Project Performance Review Acknowledgment
• Exhibit 5: Housing First Model Assessment
• Exhibit 6: Letter of Interest to Participate inRequest for Proposal for New Projects
• Checklist

2016 LOI/Part I Technical Assistance Workshop PowerPoint Presentation

PART 2: PROJECT SUBMITTAL

• Exhibit 1: Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan
• Exhibit 2:Environmental Reviews
  • ​Attachment 1: limited Scpre Environmental Review Form
  • Attachment 2: Environmental Review of Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5
• Exhibit 3: Financial Commitment
• Exhibit 4: Coordinated Entry System Participation
• Checklist

HUD Forms

• Form HUD 50070
• Form HUD 2880
• SF - 424 Sup
• SF - LLL

​Samples of Competed HUD Forms. Writing in BLUE is information Specific to Agency/Project. Writing in RED should be the same in all forms completed.

• Example Form HUD 2991
• Example Form HUD 50070
• Example Form HUD 2880
• Example SF - 424 Sup
• Example SF - LLL

2016 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR NEW PERMANENT HOUSING (PH) PROJECTS

2016 Request for Qualifications for New Permanent Housing Projects

2016 Request for Qualifications for New Permanent Housing Projects - Revised 6/21/2016 (with redlines)

• Document Checklist
• Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form
• Exhibit 2: Financial Assessment
• Exhibit 3: Participation Status in Local Continuum of Care, Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, and HMIS Data Information
• Exhibit 4: Terms and Conditions

Technical Assistance Workshop is scheduled for Monday, June 20th from 9:00am to 11:00am at CASA Training Room - 1505 E. 17th Street, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA, 92705.

• Technical Assistance Workshop PowerPoint Presentation

Request for Qualifications Deadline is Friday, July 1st 2016 at 12:00pm.
Frequently Asked Questions

• Week 1 (6/12/2016 - 6/17/2016)
• Week 2 (6/18/2016 - 6/24/2016)

2016 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR NEW PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (PSH) PROJECTS

2016 Request for Qualifications for New Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Projects - Redlines - Updated July 25, 2016

2016 Request for Proposals for New Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Projects

• Document Checklist
• Exhibit 1: Certificate of Consistency in the Consolidated Plan
  • ​Attachment 1: Limited Scope Environmental Review Form
  • Attachment 2: Environmental Review of Categorically Excluded not Subject to Section 58.5
• Exhibit 2: Environmental Information Form
• Exhibit 3: Financial Commitment
• Exhibit 4: Housing First Model Assessment
• Exhibit 5: Coordinated Entry System Participation
• Exhibit 6: Bonus Points for Target Population

HUD Forms

• Form HUD 50070
• Form HUD 2880
• SF - 424 Sup
• SF - LLL

​Samples of Competed HUD Forms. Writing in BLUE is information Specific to Agenct/Project. Writing in Red should be the same for all forms completed.

• Example Form HUD 2991
• Example Form HUD 50070
• Example Form HUD 2880
• Example SF - 424 Sup
• Example SF - LLL

​2016 RFP Technical Assistance Workshop PowerPoint Presentation

FY 2016 COC PROGRAM REGISTRATION NOTICE

On April 22, 2016 HUD published the FY 2016 Program Registration Notice that annouces the avilability of CoC Registration in e-snaps. This Notice is intended to provide Collaborative Applicants with an outline of the functions and requirements of the registration process in e-snaps. It also provides Collaborative Applicants and project applicants with information necessary to continue implementation of the amendments to the McKinney-Vento Act (the Act) made by the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act. Click here to read the FY 2016 Registration Notice.​

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FY 2016-2017 STATE ESG GRANT FUNDS RFP

The County of Orange, OC Community Resources/OC Community Services; (hereinafter referred to as “County”) is soliciting proposals (“Proposals”) from qualified firms (hereinafter referred to as “Applicants”), to provide Rapid Re-Housing Assistance and/or Emergency Shelter services in nonentitlement areas in Orange County. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and requirements set forth in the RFP and must be capable of providing all core services set forth in the Scope of Services, attached in Section II and incorporated herein by this reference.

This RFP is set out in the following format:

SECTION I Introduction and Instructions to Applicants
SECTION II Scope of Services
SECTION III Proposal Response Requirements
SECTION IV Model Contract

PROPOSALS ARE DUE AUGUST 11, 2016 BY 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).

This is a fully electronic bid and only electronic proposals will be accepted. Electronic bids must be
submitted through at www.BidSync.com. See complete instructions in Section I, Item C

All questions and inquiries related to this RFP must be directed to: Lydia Garcia (hereinafter may
also be referred to as “Contract Administrator”) via www.BidSync.com (RFP: 012-162221-LG). For
BidSync assistance, please contact BidSync Vendor Support Team at 800-990-9339, Option 1.
Applicants are not to contact other County personnel with any questions or clarifications concerning this
RFP.

The Contract Administrator will provide all official communication concerning this RFP. With respect to
this RFP, any County response other than from the Contract Administrator and in writing will be
unauthorized and the County shall bear no responsibility for any and all reliance upon the unauthorized
communication.

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RFP FOR ACCESS TO MOBILE/CELLULAR/INTERNET DEVICES IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE SERVICES - BID 042CSFY1617503-LM

The County of Orange (County) Health Care Agency (HCA) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide Access to Mobile/Cellular/Internet Devices in Improving Quality of Life Services to adults (18 and older) with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMI) or co-occurring behavioral health/substance use disorder who do not have access to technology such as smart phones.

Bid Start Date: July 27, 2016

Bid End Date: August 24, 2016

Question & Answer End Date: August 17, 2016

Click here to view the RFP and for more questions. 

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2015 COC GRANT APPLICATION

On Monday, May 2, 2016, HUD announced a complete listing of both Tier 1 and Tier 2 Awards. The County of Orange Countinuum of Care was awarded $22,025,895 in total. This represents a difference of $1,027,174 from the application amount, but an increase of $2,499,883 from the 2014 awards.

• 2015 Orange County CoC Awards

The 2015 Continuum of Care Application for CA-602 Santa Ana/Anaheim/Orange County has been completed. On behalf of the Orange County Continuum of Care, thank you for you assistance.

• 2015 Orange County CoC Consolidated Application without Attachments
• 2015 Orange County CoC Consolidated Application with Attachments
• 2015 Orange County CoC Priority Listing
• 2015 Letter of Intent
  • Part I: Agency Administrative Review
  • • Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form
    • Exhibit 2: Terms and Conditions
    • Exhibit 3: Financial Assessment 
    • Required Documents Checklist
    • HUD Form 50070
    • HUD Form 2880
    • SF424
    • SF-LLL

    LOI/Part I Technical Assistance Workshop Presentation

    SAM Guide

    
    LOI/Part I is due Friday, May 22, 2015 at 12:00 pm (noon) PST.
  • Part 2: Project Review (revised 10/6/15)
    
    • LOI/Part II Checklist (revised 10/6/15)
    • Exhibit 1: Certification of Consistency in the Consolidated Plan 
    • Exhibit 2: Environmental Information Form  (revised 10/5/15)
      • Attachment 1: Limited Scope Environmental Review
      • Attachment 2: Environmental Review for Categorically Excluded Not Subject to Section 58.5 Form
    • Exhibit 3: Project Performance Review  (revised 10/13/15)
      • Attachment 3a: Project Performance Renewal - Self Certification (PSH projects only)(revised 10/6/15)
      • Attachment 3b: Most recent APR submitted to HUD
    • Exhibit 4: Financial Commitment
      • Attachment 4: In-Kind Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
      • Attachment 5: 25% Match documentation letters for 2015
    • Exhibit 5: Housing First Model Assessment (revised 10/5/15)
      • Attachment 6: eSnaps Application Section 3B. Project Description, items 4, a,b, c, and d (revised 10/5/15)
      • Attachment 7a: Supporting Documents for eSnap Section 3B questions b or c (revised 10/5/15)
      • Attachment 7b: Table of Effective Dates of any organizational or program documents submitted under Attachment 7a (revised 10/5/15)

    LOI/Part II is due Friday, October 16 at 12:00pm (noon) PST.

    LOI/Part II Technical Assistance Workshop PowerPoint Presentation and Handout.

    NOTE: The LOI/Part II: Project Review and Checklist have been updated to include HUD CoC Project Application and HUD Forms as past of binder submittal.

  • 2015 LOI Frequently Asked Questions
• 2015 Request for Proposal
  

  • 2015 Request for Proposal for Pemanent Housing Projects (revised 10/14/2015)

    • 2015 Request for Proposal for Permanent Housing Projects With Redlines (revised 10/14/2015)

    2015 RFP Check List (revised 10/8/2015)

    • Exhibit 1: Lead Agency Information Form
    • Exhibit 2: Participation Status in Local Continuum of Care, Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, HMIS Data Information and Coordinated Entry 
    • Exhibit 3: Terms and Conditions
    • Exhibit 4: Financial Assessment
    • Exhibit 5: Certificaiton of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan (Per Project)
    • Exhibit 6: Environmental Information (revised 10/9/15)
      • Attachment 7: Environmental Review for Exempt or Categorically Excluded (revised 10/8/15)
      • Attachment 8: Environmental Review for CoC Leasing or Rental Assistance that is Categorically Excluded (revised 10/8/15)
    • Exhibit 7: Veterans Bonus
    • Exhibit 8: Housing First Review (revised 10/13/15)
    • HUD Form 50070
    • HUD Form 2880
    • SF 424 Supplement
    • SF LLL

    NOTE: Due to recent changes in the environmental process, we will not be requiring any environmental documents atthe time of submittal for the RFP. However, if awarded by HUD, applicants will be contacted to submit the required environmental documents. Environmetal clearance wil be required to proceed with the project. 

  • 2015 Request for Proposal Frequently Asked Questions
• 2015 Project Priority List
• 2015 CoC Proposed Ranking Policy and Process

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EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMPONENT CONERSION FUNDS (EHAP-CD) NOFA FEBRUARY 2015

The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD or Department) is annoucning the availability of approximately $10 million in funding for the conversion of emergency shelter and transitional housing facilities to permanent supportive housing pursuants to the authority provided in Section 50803 of the Health and Safety Code. The funds will be available on a geographic basis as follows:

Urband Counties (population equal to or more than 200,000): $8,000,000 (80% maximum)
Non-urban Counties (population less than 200,000): $2,000,000 (20 percent minimum)
Read the NOFA here. Click here to obtain a copy of the Universal Application. Download a copy of EHPCD Conversion Funds Application.

Posted 3/11/2015

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2014 AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT BASED VOUCHER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY PHASE II

The County of Orange has released Phase II of the 2014 Affordable Housing Project Based Voucher (PBV) NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA). The NOFA is available here and on Bidsync (Bid #1412-001).

The purpose of Phase II of this NOFA is to make available up to 30 Project Based Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers and/or up to 100 Housing Choice vouchers, as authorized in HUD Notice PIH 2011-50 and the Orange County Housing Authority’s (OCHA) Administrative Plan, to provide supportive housing for homeless veterans with disabling health conditions. Interested and qualified applicants who can successfully demonstrate their ability to provide supportive housing for veterans are encouraged to submit proposals.

OC Community Services will accept submissions for Phase II of this NOFA on an over the counter basis. Phase II applications will be accepted until the vouchers are committed. Closing of Phase II will be noticed to the public through BidSync and on the OC Community Services website at http://occommunityservices.org/.

Please refer any questions to:

Kevin Fincher
Housing Development Administrator
OC Community Services
1300 S. Grand Ave., Bldg. B
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Posted 1/29/2015

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THE HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR VETERAN HOUSING GRANTS PROGRAM

Next deadline for proposals is June 23, 2015

The Home Depot Foundation (THDF) is seeking opportunities to support veteran housing projects around the country to further its mission to ensure every veteran has a safe place to call home. The Veteran housing Grants Program provides grants to nonprofits to fund the development and repair of housing for veterans. Projects may be new construction or rehab and must be either in progress or about to commence within the next 12 months. Awards typically range from $100,000 to $500,000.

TDHF will only fund 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that are in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service. Only Proposals submitted through the online application process will be considered for funding. Proposals submitted by mail, phone, or e-mail will not receive funding and will be directed to the online application process. THDF is placing priority on projects that:

Serve the housing needs of women veterans and veterans with children.
Serve the housing needs of post-9/11 wounded warriors.
Provide permanent supportive housing for veterans with caregivers.
Address the need for aging in place housing for senior veterans.
Combine housing with job placement services.
Combine housing with opportunities for involvement in community service activities.
Click here to learn more about the qualifications of the Veterans Housing Grant Program and apply for a grant from The Home Depot Foundation.

Posted 1/27/2015

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SECTION 811PRA NOFA AMENDMENT

The State of California was awarded nearly $12 million in HUD funds to provide five-year renewable rental assistance to affordable housing projects serving persons with disabilities who are exiting MediCal-funded healthcare facilities (for example, skilled nursing facilities), or are at-risk of returning to these facilities due to lack of affordable housing. This program (Section 811 PRA) is a collaboration between the State Department of Health Care Services, the State Department of Developmental Services, the California Housing Finance Agency, HCD, and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee.

Pursuant to the attached NOFA amendment, the occupancy deadline for Section 811 PRA units has been extended to August 1, 2019. This will enable use of these funds with projects not yet under development.

Download Section 811 PRA NOFA and Application materials.

Applications are currently being accepted on an over-the-counter basis until all available funds have been awarded. Information on how to submit applications is included in the NOFA. Contact Christina DiFrancesco at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions.

Posted 1/13/2015

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EDISON INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM

Edison International will continue its Community Grants Program by offering grants up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations whose missions and programs support the company's funding priorities: Education, Environment, Public Safety/Disaster Preparedness and Civic Engagement. Starting this year, there will only be two grant application cycles: March 1-31 and June 1-30. If interested in funding support, please submit your grant requests in March or June 2015.

To learn more about the Community Grants Program and funding priorities, please click here.

If your organization received funding in 2014, you must complete a Year-End Report before requesting renewed funding. To complete this report, please click here.

Posted 1/12/2015

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FY 2014 STATE ESG

SUMMARY TABLE

The Summary Table below has the final rankings and scores for the State ESG applications. If you have any questions, please contact Juanita Preciado at 714-480-2727 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Click here to see Attachment D: Summary Table.

Name of Applicant Organization	Date Attach D. Received by CoC	HCD Rank	HCD Score	Comments
Mercy House Living Center	12/19/2014	1	100	Rapid Rehousing for Adults
Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Services	12/15/2014	2	95	Rapid Rehousing for Families
Interval House	12/18/2014	3	90	Rapid Rehousing for Adults
Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Services	12/15/2014	4	85	Emergency Shelter
Interval House	12/18/2014	5	80	Emergency Shelter

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STATE ESG APPLICATION - NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY

On October 30, 2014, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a Notice of Funding Availability for Emergency Solutions Grant funds. HCD requires each Continuum of Care (CoC) to assign points for the 'Need for Funds' rating category in all ESG applications received within their service area.

This process requires the CoC to develop rating/ranking criteria based on local priorities. CoCs will assign up to 100 points for project alignment with the CoC's homeless priorities. Each application must also be ranked by priority. Total score cannot exceed 100 points.

Please contact Juanita Preciado via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Monday, December 1st by 2:00 p.m. to formally notify the CoC of the organization's intention to submit a State ESG project application. Only applicants that formally notify the CoC via the established process by December 1st, 2014 will be considered for evaluation and submission to State HCD. Agencies will receive an email confirmation that their notification was received. If a confirmation is not received within 2 business days, agencies must follow up to ensure a confirmation email is received. Once available, but no later than December 1st, the CoC will email instructions and process information to those intending to apply. Please do not submit any materials at this time as they will not be accepted nor reviewed outside of the established process and period specified.

The deadline to submit an application for local CoC rating and ranking will be December 15, 2014 by 12:00 noon. This is only for agencies submitting applications eligible for State ESG funding (local ESG funding for Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and the County of Orange is determined by those jurisdictions.) Further information regarding the State application, including the NOFA can be found at the State of California, Housing and Community Development website at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/fa/esg/.