FAQs

A. HUD does not explicitly state what would be considered sufficient. We are seeking clarification from HUD’s Ask A Question help desk.

Evidence would include an MOU or partnership agreement.

A. Non-DV Bonus projects are capped at  $200,000.

A. According to HUD, eligible supportive services in the CoC program include assessment of services, moving costs, case management, childcare, education services, employment assistance and job training, food, housing search and counseling services, legal services, life skills training, mental health services, outpatient healthcare, outreach services, substance use treatment, transportation, and utility deposits.  24 § 578.53(a)(1)

There are different supportive service types for different project types.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/part-578/section-578.77#p-578.77(b)

A. According to 24 § CFR 578.77 the minimum is $0, as an occupancy charge is not required.

If your project includes occupancy charges they can not exceed the highest of:

(1) 30 percent of the family's monthly adjusted income
(2) 10 percent of the family's monthly income; or
(3) If the family is receiving payments for welfare assistance from a public agency and a part of the payments.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/part-578/section-578.77#p-578.77(b)

A. Yes, just reach out to grants@aceh.org to request it.

A. It is a valid type of onsite treatment using audio and video technology or in some cases, audio-only. Here is a link to a Medicare reference

A. HUD does not explicitly state what would be considered sufficient. We are seeking clarification from HUD’s Ask A Question help desk.

A. A new project is defined as one not currently receiving CoC funds.

A. HUD has not explicitly stated what would be considered a standard for treatment. We are seeking clarification from HUD’s Ask A Question help desk.

A. This document explains how to classify projects and the relationship between supportive services only and housing projects.

A. SSO-CE and TH are eligible.

A. You can use cash, in-kind services, donated goods, staff time, or third-party commitments.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-24/subtitle-B/chapter-V/subchapter-C/part-578/subpart-F/section-578.73

A. Once we have the project ranking, we will reach out to the providers and see what they are doing/willing to do.

If you aren't sure about this question, don't let it be a barrier to apply.

A. We don't have the exact figure but it’s based on the fair market rent increase for rental assistance budget line item.

A. Applicants can provide certification from a licensed CPA that the organization meets each component of the definition of a private nonprofit organization as defined by 24 CFR 578.3 which states under the definition for private nonprofit organization:

(1) No part of the net earnings of which inure to the benefit of any member, founder, contributor, or individual;
(2) That has a voluntary board;
(3) That has a functioning accounting system that is operated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or has designated a fiscal agent that will maintain a functioning accounting system for the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and
(4) That practices nondiscrimination in the provision of assistance.
A private nonprofit organization does not include governmental organizations, such as public housing agencies.

In lieu of a final determination letter from the IRS granting them 501(c)(3) status, the applicant  would upload this to the nonprofit screen of their Project Applicant Profile.