Current through September 24, 2024
A. Target
Population: Applications that target two or more of the following populations
will receive a maximum of 35 points. Applications that target only one
population will be rated based on the scale below. In order to receive points,
documentation that indicates the applicant's Target Population must be
submitted. Applicants may submit marketing material, Articles of Incorporation,
By-laws or some formal document containing the organization's Mission Statement
or Purpose. (Applicants must also specifically identify which document contains
the information and provide the page numbers). Local units of government must
submit this information on behalf of the shelters they will be assisting with
ESG funds.
| Category |
Points |
| Families |
30 |
| Victims of Domestic Violence |
25 |
| Veterans |
20 |
| Others |
15 |
| Children |
10 |
| Elderly |
5 |
B.
Program Design: Applicants will be rated on how their programs are designed to
address the items listed below regarding their targeted population(s). In order
to receive points the applicant must submit a formal copy of its Policies and
Procedures document or Operational Manual describing these activities.
Applicants must specifically identify which document contains the information
and provide the page number.
(i). The hard to
reach homeless (outreach activities)
(ii). The provision of supportive housing and
ultimately permanent affordable housing
(iii). The utilization of clients in the
construction, renovation, maintenance or operation of the shelter facility
pursuant to 24 CFR 576(b).
(iv).
The inclusion of at least one current or former homeless person serving in a
policy-making capacity pursuant to 24 CFR 576(b).
| Criteria |
Points |
| Program design includes 4 Areas |
20 |
| Program design includes 3 Areas |
5 |
| Program design includes 2 Areas of less |
0 |
C. Applicant Capacity:
(i). Applications will be awarded points
based on the applicant's current ability to operate homeless programs.
Applicants will be rated on their personnel's ability to perform administrative
and operational functions. In order to receive points the applicant must submit
a formal copy of its Policies and Procedures document or Operational Manual
that describes the activities listed below. (Applicants must also specifically
identify which document contains the information and provide the page number).
(a) Client application process and procedures
for intake
(b) Client tracking
system (what type of statistics does your organization obtain and maintain on
your clients, i.e., income information, educational level, employment status,
health information, household size, marital status, gender, age, average length
of stay, chronic homelessness, substance abuse history, etc)
(c) Client follow-up system (location and
condition of client after leaving shelter)
(d) Financial accounting system
(e) Policy regarding the termination of
assistance and grievance procedure pursuant to 24 CFR Part 576.56(a) (3).
Applicants must have in place a policy that governs the termination of
assistance provided by ESG funded activities to participants who violate
program requirements. The policy must provide the procedure that governs the
termination and grievance process.
| Criteria |
Points |
| Organization has standard operating procedures for all 5
Areas |
15 |
| Organization has standard operating procedures for 4
Areas |
5 |
| Organization as standard operating procedures for less
than 4 Areas |
0 |
(ii). Applicant's ability to provide and/or
coordinate supportive services for clients. In addition to providing overnight
sleeping accommodations, applicants are encouraged to provide supportive
services to clients either directly or through partnering with other entities.
In order to receive points, marketing materials, Articles of Incorporation,
By-laws containing Mission Statement or Purpose, Policies and Procedures
document or Operational Manual, must be submitted for documentation. If
services are provided by another entity, a copy of the Memorandum of
Understanding or Agreement, or letter of support with these entities indicating
the provision of services must be submitted. The Memorandum of Understanding or
Agreement, or letter of support, must cover the grant Program Year period.
| Criteria |
Points |
| Job training related services are available |
5 |
| Child care related services are available |
5 |
| Counseling/Therapy services are available |
5 |
| Medical related services are available |
5 |
| Transportation services are available |
5 |
| Budgeting/Financial Management Training services are
available |
5 |
(iii). Applicant has previous experience
administering a state or federal grant program. In order to receive points,
applicants must identify the grant received and submit a copy of the grant
award letter. Applicants will receive points based on the following:
| Criteria |
Points |
| Applicant has experience administering a grant program
|
5 |
| Applicant does not have experience administering a grant
program |
0 |
D. Documented Need: Applicant sufficiently
documents need for services proposed in application. Please include the
following information (information must be based on a January through December
calendar year):
(i). Homeless statistical
information for applicant's locale
(ii). The overall number of individuals
served for last year (for any services provided)
(iii).The number of individuals from the
applicant's specific target population served last year (for any services
provided)
(iv).The number of nights
of sleeping accommodation services provided last year
(v). The number of nights of sleeping
accommodation services provided last year for individuals in the applicant's
target population
(vi).The average
length of stay of clients last year
(vii).The number of other shelters in
applicant's locale
(viii).The
number of other shelters in applicant's locale that serve the same target
population as the applicant
(ix).
Information regarding economic conditions in the applicant's locale
(x). Information regarding the levels of
entitlement assistance in the applicant's locale The above listed items must be
addressed in the Documented Need Narrative for points to be awarded. Applicants
may certainly include any additional information that they deem necessary.
| Criteria |
Points |
| Applicant clearly identifies need for proposed services
|
20 |
| Applicant does not clearly identify need for proposed
services |
0 |
E. Community Coordination: Applicant will
provide additional needed services for their clients from resources in the
community. To receive points, applicants must provide a copy of the Memorandum
of Understanding or Agreement, or letter of support with each activity
indicating coordination and the provision of services. The Memorandum of
Understanding of Agreement, or letter of support, must cover the grant Program
Year period.
| Criteria |
Points |
| Applicant has 4 or more community resources |
25 |
| Applicant has 3 community resources |
15 |
| Applicant has 2 community resources |
5 |
| Applicant has less than 2 community resources |
0 |
42 U.S.C.
11301
