Each year the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) releases a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Funds. HUD has not yet released their 2009 CoC NOFA, however, the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition's Committee on Homelessness is releasing the Local CoC Project Application as part of the Southern Nevada funding process. Information from the Local CoC Project Application will be used to determine inclusion in the Consolidated Application to HUD for Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance funds.

The Local Continuum of Care Project Application is mandatory for anyone who wishes to participate in this years' Southern Nevada Consolidated application.

Things to know:

1. The Local CoC Application along with the companion documentation need to be downloaded from the helphopehome.org website.

You will need to download:

2. The Mandatory Local Continuum of Care Project Application Technical Assistance Meeting will be on June 17, 2009 at 10:00 am at:
Clark County Social Service
3rd floor training room
1600 Pinto Lane, Las Vegas, 89106

Local Application Technical Assistance Presentation

All applicants are required to attend.

3. In addition to the local trainings, HUD will be offering national webcasts for your assistance. We will attempt to post all meetings on the website, however, be sure to attend the mandatory technical assistance meeting and submit your email address for future updates.

4. Please be advised that successful applicants will be required to utilize the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) as mandated by HUD and as a part of the Southern Nevada Regional Plan to End Homelessness.

5. Local CoC Project Applications are due on August 17th, 2009 by 3:00pm.
One paper copy and an electronic copy on CD are to be submitted to:
Michele Fuller-Hallauer
1600 Pinto Lane, 3rd floor
Las Vegas, NV 89106

Send an additional required copy via email to Michele Fuller-Hallauer at mhf@co.clark.nv.us.

The following completed items must be included in the application packet:

• 2009 Local CoC Project Application
• 2008 Logic Model
• Annual Progress Reports (APRs) for each year of your most recent contract with HUD (for renewal projects)
• List of Board Members
• IRS Form 990
• Copy of 501(c)3 (for new applicants-not already receiving CoC funds)