ESG-CV Funding Extension
HUD has extended ESG-CV funding. In order to take full advantage of the extension, the state must meet the 50% expenditure deadline by June 12. Grantees are encouraged to submit an amendment to request additional funds if they are low on or out of funding.
Grantees facing challenges spending their funds should consider submitting an amendment revising their plan to ensure that they can utilize funds more effectively, and to avoid a loss of funds through a reallocation process. The Ohio Department of Development is open to utilizing funds for adding staff for coordinated entry, landlord retention and recruitment, and other necessary adaptations. The 35% cap on supportive services has also been removed. Grantees may increase staff salaries to remain competitive in the job market. Please contact your grant manager to discuss challenges to see if your needs are eligible under the regulations.
ESG-CV expenditure deadline changes:
- Recipients must expend all amounts awarded through their first and second allocations of ESG-CV funds by September 30, 2023
- Administration and HMIS funds necessary for ESG-CV closeout must be expended by December 31, 2023
- If a recipient receives additional funds through reallocation, all of those funds must be expended by June 30, 2024
ESG-CV grantees not submitting amendments will receive an extension to continue operations through 9/30/2023 in May. The timing extension amendments will be completed by Grant Managers on grants not otherwise modified but will require a new grant agreement be signed.
For more information about requesting additional HCRP ESG-CV or TOPP funds, click here.
2022 Job Certification Toolkit Available
The 2022 Job Certification Toolkit has been released and is available for use (effective 4/18/22). Information on the toolkit can be found here or on the TA Site here.
Street Outreach Program Grant Funding Available through HHS
The Street Outreach Program (SOP) provides street-based services to runaway, homeless, and street youth who have been subjected to or are at risk of being subjected to sexual abuse, prostitution, sexual exploitation, and severe forms of human trafficking in persons. These services, targeted in areas where street youth congregate, are designed to assist such youth in making healthy choices and providing them access to shelter as well as basic needs, including food, hygiene packages and information on a rage of available services. Applications are due by May 19. View more information and apply.
Amended HOME-ARPA DRAFT Allocation Plan and Memo Posted
OCD has released an amended DRAFT HOME-ARPA Allocation Plan, as well as an amended memo, providing information on the next round of public comment. To submit a comment for the record, please visit Development's website here.
PY 2022 CHIP Program Application Training
- DRAFT PY 2022 CHIP Application Posted
To assist with the planning process, OCD has posted the DRAFT of the CHIP Application for PY 2022 on our TA site. The Application Alternative Form for Option of Past Performance Expunged has also been posted for use as well. Please keep in mind, this is the DRAFT of the application and is only provided for planning purposes. The final version of the application will be posted soon.
- PY 2022 CHIP Program Application Training will be held virtually on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. A draft version of the application will be posted prior to the training.
Attendees can register prior to the event here. Attendees can join via phone by dialing 408-418-9388 Access code: 2331 231 5150
Overview of Procurement Requirements for Federally Funded OCD Programs
OCD issued Program Policy 21-03 effective July 1, 2021. Changes to the policy can impact how grantees procure administrators for federally funded OCD Programs. An overview of the updates from OCD Program Policy 20-02 are as follows:
- Cooperative Purchasing section (added ORC 9.48 item);
- Interagency Agreement section (does not allow for non-competitive procurement of a Community Action Agency, Community Improvement Corporation, or Economic Development Corporation); and
- The Section 3 section (updated to reflect new HUD rule).
If you have questions regarding the policy, please contact your Program Representative.
Important Information for CHIP Program Grantees
Many CHIP Program Grantees are out of compliance with OCD Program Policy 18-02. After drawing all funds for a project site address, grantees must ensure that site address is in Complete status in OCEAN. All grantees should immediately review their address status and complete any addresses out of compliance. Please see OCD Program Policy 18-02 for more information.
Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) Program Applications Due
Applications for the PY 2022 CHIP program are due on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. The instructions for required planning process and documents have been posted to the website here.
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