Overview of HUD’s Competitive Programs UW-Green Bay - April 8, 2010 Presented by: Donna-Lou Hertz, Public Trust Specialist Office of Community Planning and Development HUD Milwaukee; donna.lou.hertz@hud.gov 414-297-3214, ext. 8104

Homeless Assistance HUD’s Competitive Homeless Programs Supportive Housing Program Shelter Plus Care Single Room Occupancy

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM Helps develop housing and supportive services for people moving from homelessness to independent living. Over $21 million distributed annually in Wisconsin Grants awarded annually through a national competition. Projects are submitted through a local Continuum of Care.

Continuum of Care (CoC) Local planning body that coordinates housing & services for the homeless 4 CoC’s in Wisconsin: Dane County Milwaukee Racine Balance of the State

Supportive Housing Program Eligible Applicants States Local Governments Public Housing Agencies Private nonprofit organizations

Supportive Housing Program Eligible Beneficiaries Truly Homeless Sleeping in places not meant for human habitation (cars, parks, sidewalks, abandoned buildings) Residing in an emergency shelter for the homeless

Supportive Housing Program Program Components Transitional Housing - (24 months) Permanent Housing for Persons with Disabilities - (homeless & disabled) Supportive Services Only – no housing Safe Havens - (soft entry for chronically mentally ill on streets)

Supportive Housing Program Eligible Activities Acquisition and Rehabilitation New Construction Leasing Supportive Services Operating Costs Administration Costs

EXISTING PROJECTS Projects Funded in Wisconsin Milwaukee: Community Advocates, Hope House, Salvation Army, Guest House Racine: HALO, Women’s Resource Center Dane Co.: Porchlight, Tellurian UCAN Balance of the State: ADVOCAP, Starting Points, Hebron House, Couleecap

SHELTER PLUS CARE PROGRAM

SHELTER PLUS CARE Provides permanent rental assistance in connection with supportive services. The services are funded through other sources.

Shelter Plus Care Eligible Beneficiaries Homeless persons with disabilities and their families Target populations include those with: Serious mental illness Chronic problems with alcohol/drugs HIV AIDS

Shelter Plus Care Eligible Applicants States Local Governments Public Housing Agencies

Shelter Plus Care Eligible Activities Rental assistance for eligible clients Administrative costs Supportive Services must be provided to clients to meet their needs.

Shelter Plus Care Grants are awarded annually through a national competition. These projects must be submitted through a local Continuum of Care.

Existing Projects Projects Funded in Wisconsin Milwaukee: Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division Dane County: Dane County Human Services Balance of the State: State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce

SECTION 8 SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY PROGRAM

SECTION 8 SRO Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program for Single-Room Occupancy Dwellings for Homeless Individuals Provides rental assistance for eligible properties that will contain upgraded single occupancy units for individuals who are homeless.

Section 8 SRO Eligible Beneficiaries Unaccompanied homeless persons

Section 8 SRO Eligible Applicants Public Housing Agencies Private Nonprofit organizations (but they must subcontract with a PH to administer the rental assistance.

Section 8 SRO Eligible Activities Rental assistance attached to the rehabilitated building

Section 8 SRO Grants are awarded annually through a national competition. SRO projects must be submitted through a local Continuum of Care.

Existing Projects Milwaukee: Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and Hope House for Surgeon’s Quarters Beloit: Brittan House

Community Planning and Development For more information about HUD’s competitive homeless programs: 414-297-3214, ext. 8110

Section 202 Program

Section 202 Program Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program Administered by HUD’s local Multi- Family Housing Office in Milwaukee

Section 202 Program Purpose: To expand the supply of supportive housing for the very low- income elderly. Projects provide independent living, but include services such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Elderly: 62 years old and over

Section 202 Program Funding: 2009: Wisconsin was allocated $9,940,118 $7,675,319 for Milwaukee $2,272,799 for Non-Metropolitan Areas Applications submitted in response to an annual Notice of Funding Availability

Section 202 Program Eligible Applicants: Private non-profits that can provide a capital investment

Section 202 Type of Assistance: HUD provides interest-free capital advances to finance the development of the housing. The advance does not have to be repaid as long as the project serves very-low income elderly for 40 years.

Section 202 Capital Advance Covers: New Construction Rehabilitation Acquisition

Section 811 Program

Section 811 Program Section 811 Supportive Housing for Very Low-Income Persons with Disabilities Administered by HUD’s Multi-Family Housing Office in Milwaukee

Section 811 Program Purpose: Increase the supply of rental housing with the availability of supportive services for very low income persons with disabilities Must be at least 18 years old with one or more of the following: Chronic Mental Illness Physical or Developmental Disability

Section 811 2009 Funding: $1,884,095 Applications submitted in response to an annual Notice of Funding Availability

Section 811 Eligible Applicants Nonprofit organizations that can provide a capital investment Public entity (if nonprofit)

Section 811 Type of Assistance Interest-free capital advances for the development of the rental housing. The advance does not have to be repaid if the housing remains available for very low-income persons with disabilities for at least 40 years.

Multifamily Housing Competitive Programs: HUD Housing Staff: 414-297-3214 x8661

COMPETITIVENESS

Competitiveness Writing a good grant application: Read the NOFA Is there a need for the project? Careful of Eligibility Requirements Follow the application instructions Proofread Meet the deadlines

Competitiveness General Application Requirements for HUD’s Competitive Housing Programs: Capacity Experience 501©(3) Matching Funds Site Control

Competitiveness Cost Effective Timely Performance-Based Outcomes

Status 2010 Notices of Funding Availability have not yet been issued for the competitive programs discussed today. Historically, they are issued in March or April.

THE END Thank you for your interest in HUD’s competitive programs.