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CoC Program Funding
On behalf of the Delaware CoC, Housing Alliance Delaware is releasing a Notice of Intent (NOI) for FY23 CoC funding. This notice is being released prior to the New Project Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide eligible agencies and service providers an opportunity to begin considering applying for FY23 CoC funding. The NOI outlines the anticipated and allowed uses of FY23 CoC funds that will be made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development later this year.
FY22 CoC Funding Competition
The FY22 Funding policies were finalized by the DE-CoC Funding Committee and adopted by the non-conflicted DE-CoC Board in May of 2022. These policies will govern the process by which the DE-CoC reviews, scores, selects, and ranks projects for the FY22 HUD CoC Funding Competition.
DE CoC Renewal Projects
The FY22 DE-CoC Renewal Project Scoring Tool was finalized and approved by the CoC Funding Committee in June of 2022. The Renewal Project Scoring Tool details the metrics and point values by which DE-CoC Renewal Projects will be evaluated on for the annual HUD CoC funding competition.
FY22 Renewal Project Application
DE-CoC Renewal Projects must complete and submit the DE-CoC Renewal Project Applications by 4:00pm on July 14, 2022, to be considered for FY22 CoC Renewal Funding. Renewal Project Applications will be evaluated utilizing the FY22 Renewal Project Scoring Tool.
FY22 Renewal Project Application Launch Meeting
Housing First
Housing First is an evidence-based practice. The Delaware CoC is dedicated to the use of the housing first model as a solution to homelessness.
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This tool assists CoCs in documenting and measuring progress on how closely their projects align to the Housing First model based on HUD’s Housing First best practice standards. Local CoC standards should be taken into account during completion as well.
These resources can assist CoCs and projects with implementing Housing First into their homeless crisis response system. Regardless of project type, the Housing First approach can be utilized to reduce barriers to project access and to maintain participation.
Housing First Implementation Resources
CoC Program Components
Permanent Supportive Housing
PSH programs have indefinite leasing or rental assistance for permanent housing units paired with supportive services to assist homeless persons or households with disabilities achieve housing stability.
Transitional Housing
PSH programs have indefinite leasing or rental assistance for permanent housing units paired with supportive services to assist homeless persons or households with disabilities achieve housing stability.
New TH projects are no longer eligible, however, existing TH projects may retain funding.
Rapid Re-Housing
RRH programs emphasize housing search, relocation services, and short to medium-term rental assistance to move homeless persons and households as rapidly as possible into permanent housing units.
Support Services Only (SSO)
SSO programs provide services to homeless individuals and families not residing in housing operated by the recipient.
SSOs may use funds to conduct outreach, link clients with housing or other necessary services, and provide ongoing support.
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Only applicable to the HMIS lead agency for leasing and operating the structure in which the HMIS is housed, and/or for covering other costs related to establishing, operating, and customizing a CoC’s HMIS.
