This resolution approves a grant application for over $61 million from the federal Continuum of Care Program to support housing and homelessness services. It also meets the requirement for the Board of Supervisors to review and approve large grants of $5 million or more.
Resolution approving the 2024 grant application for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program in an amount not to exceed $61,122,075; and fulfilling the Board of Supervisors review and approval process for all annual or otherwise recurring grants of $5,000,000 or more.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to apply for federal funding to support homelessness initiatives in San Francisco.
HUD released the 2024 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity, allowing San Francisco to apply for funding to assist people experiencing homelessness.
The LHCB approved the priority listing for the 2024 CoC application, ranking project applications based on HUD priorities.
The HSH submitted a proposed resolution to the Board of Supervisors to authorize the application for the 2024 CoC grant.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution for the 2024 CoC grant application.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving the 2024 grant application for the HUD Continuum of Care Program.
The HSH submitted the 2024 CoC application to HUD by the required deadline.
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