The FY2017 CoC competition is open to renewal and eligible new projects, which will be scored competitively. The highest scoring projects will be included in the CoC application submitted to HUD. Applicants will need to log in to esnaps to complete a renewal or new application. Renewal. The City of Springfield will create renewal application files in esnaps for each existing project. Renewal applicants must open the renewal application, fill in missing information, update existing information, and upload any required supporting documents. Once complete, applicants must submit the renewal application in esnaps. Expansion and New Projects. New project applicants must provide notice to Gerry McCafferty, , of the intent to submit a new application and whether the new project being created is 1) permanent supportive housing, 2) rapid rehousing, or 3) joint transitional housing-rapid rehousing. Within 24 hours of notification, the new project application will be set up in esnaps and ready for entry of application information. Expansion and new project sponsors must open the new project application, fill in application information, and upload required supporting documents. Once complete, applicants must submit the expansion or new application in esnaps. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for renewal, expansion, and new projects will be posted to the website of the Springfield-Hampden County CoC on August 2, 2017. This RFP will provide additional details regarding the application process. ESNAPS GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Esnaps is available at . Any applicant that does not already have the ability to log in to the CoCs esnaps account must request access from Deborah Merkman, or 413-787-7746. Deborah Merkman can also provide technical assistance regarding esnaps use throughout the application process. THRESHOLD REVIEW In order to be considered for inclusion in the CoC’s consolidated application to HUD, projects must meet the following minimum thresholds: Application is complete and data are consistent The project or proposed project uses a Housing First and/or Low Barrier model The applicant has provided documentation of secured minimum match A renewal project participates in coordinated entry, and a proposed new project commits to participate in coordinated entry The project is financially feasible The applicant provides documentation of organizational financial stability SCORING, RANKING, REALLOCATION AND SELECTION All eligible applications which pass threshold review will be scored by the CoC Scoring and Ranking Committee, using the scoring rubrics attached to this guidance. Scores will determine each project’s
The FY2017 CoC competition is open to renewal and eligible new projects, which will be scored competitively. The highest scoring projects will be included in the CoC application submitted to HUD. Applicants will need to log in to esnaps to complete a renewal or new application. Renewal. The City of Springfield will create renewal application files in esnaps for each existing project. Renewal applicants must open the renewal application, fill in missing information, update existing information, and upload any required supporting documents. Once complete, applicants must submit the renewal application in esnaps. Expansion and New Projects. New project applicants must provide notice to Gerry McCafferty, , of the intent to submit a new application and whether the new project being created is 1) permanent supportive housing, 2) rapid rehousing, or 3) joint transitional housing-rapid rehousing. Within 24 hours of notification, the new project application will be set up in esnaps and ready for entry of application information. Expansion and new project sponsors must open the new project application, fill in application information, and upload required supporting documents. Once complete, applicants must submit the expansion or new application in esnaps. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for renewal, expansion, and new projects will be posted to the website of the Springfield-Hampden County CoC on August 2, 2017. This RFP will provide additional details regarding the application process. ESNAPS GUIDANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Esnaps is available at . Any applicant that does not already have the ability to log in to the CoCs esnaps account must request access from Deborah Merkman, or 413-787-7746. Deborah Merkman can also provide technical assistance regarding esnaps use throughout the application process. THRESHOLD REVIEW In order to be considered for inclusion in the CoC’s consolidated application to HUD, projects must meet the following minimum thresholds: Application is complete and data are consistent The project or proposed project uses a Housing First and/or Low Barrier model The applicant has provided documentation of secured minimum match A renewal project participates in coordinated entry, and a proposed new project commits to participate in coordinated entry The project is financially feasible The applicant provides documentation of organizational financial stability SCORING, RANKING, REALLOCATION AND SELECTION All eligible applications which pass threshold review will be scored by the CoC Scoring and Ranking Committee, using the scoring rubrics attached to this guidance. Scores will determine each project’s