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Georgia Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC)

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"If you are looking for homeless assistance for yourself or someone you know, please visit our Homeless Assistance Directory

Program Description

HUD Website: Continuum of Care

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act programs administered by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that award funds competitively require the development of a "Continuum of Care" system in the community where assistance is being sought. A continuum of care system addresses the critical problem of homelessness through a coordinated community-based process of identifying needs and building a system to meet those needs. The approach is predicated on the understanding that homelessness is not caused merely by a lack of shelter, but involves a variety of underlying, unmet needs - physical, economic, and social. Funds are granted based on an annual competition following a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) by HUD.

Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs include:

Supportive Housing Program (SHP) - Provides transitional or permanent housing in a a supportive environment that includes planned service components. Permanent options are for persons with disabilities.

Shelter Plus Care Program (S+C) - Provides rental assistance for homeless persons with disabilities. Without HUD funds, sponsors must facilitate (through third parties) or provide all supportive services.

Continuums of Care in Georgia

Annually, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) prepares the Georgia Balance of State (152 county) Continuum of Care. Through this extremely competitive CoC program, local and state jurisdictions, housing authorities, and nonprofits (secular and faith based) can apply for funding in support of transitional and permanent housing for 'homeless' persons as defined by HUD.

If you have interests in the City of Atlanta, the counties of Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, or Chatham, or in the consolidated jurisdictions of Athens-Clarke, Augusta-Richmond or Columbus-Muscogee, you should know that these jurisdictions support local Continuums of Care that you are encouraged to support. See below for a link to local contacts and copies of current plans.

Georgia Balance of State Continuum of Care

Please visit our GA Continuum of Care Applicants and Grantees Only Webpage (linked page under construction) if your organization is --

(1) Currently funded through the Georgia Balance of State Continuum of Care, or

(2) Wishes to seek funds through the Balance of State Continuum of Care Plan.

Note that DCA/GHFA S+C "Sponsors" will receive instructions, as needed, on renewals from DCA staff. For more information on Shelter Plus Care (S+C), go to our S+C webpage.

News and Events

2010 Continuum of Care (CoC) Awards Announced by HUD

2010 Georgia New and Renewal Grants - $30.9 Million Dollars (PDF)

Downloads & Related Links

All Georgia Continuum of Care Program Contacts (PDF)
[Includes the TriJurisdictional (Atlanta/Fulton/DeKalb), Cobb, Athens-Clarke, Columbus-Muscogee, Augusta-Richmond, and Savannah-Chatham Continuums of Care]

Contact Information

Email Tina Moore

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

60 Executive Park South N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia 30329







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	Enabling Economic Development Promoting Housing Options Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Homeownership Rental Assistance Housing Development Homeless & Special Needs Community Initiatives Fostering Sustainable Development		Promoting Housing Options >> Housing Development Georgia Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Description \| Downloads & Related Links "If you are looking for homeless assistance for yourself or someone you know, please visit our Homeless Assistance Directory Program Description HUD Website: Continuum of Care The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act programs administered by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that award funds competitively require the development of a "Continuum of Care" system in the community where assistance is being sought. A continuum of care system addresses the critical problem of homelessness through a coordinated community-based process of identifying needs and building a system to meet those needs. The approach is predicated on the understanding that homelessness is not caused merely by a lack of shelter, but involves a variety of underlying, unmet needs - physical, economic, and social. Funds are granted based on an annual competition following a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) by HUD. Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Programs include: Supportive Housing Program (SHP) - Provides transitional or permanent housing in a a supportive environment that includes planned service components. Permanent options are for persons with disabilities. Shelter Plus Care Program (S+C) - Provides rental assistance for homeless persons with disabilities. Without HUD funds, sponsors must facilitate (through third parties) or provide all supportive services. Continuums of Care in Georgia Annually, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) prepares the Georgia Balance of State (152 county) Continuum of Care. Through this extremely competitive CoC program, local and state jurisdictions, housing authorities, and nonprofits (secular and faith based) can apply for funding in support of transitional and permanent housing for 'homeless' persons as defined by HUD. If you have interests in the City of Atlanta, the counties of Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, or Chatham, or in the consolidated jurisdictions of Athens-Clarke, Augusta-Richmond or Columbus-Muscogee, you should know that these jurisdictions support local Continuums of Care that you are encouraged to support. See below for a link to local contacts and copies of current plans. Georgia Balance of State Continuum of Care Please visit our GA Continuum of Care Applicants and Grantees Only Webpage (linked page under construction) if your organization is -- (1) Currently funded through the Georgia Balance of State Continuum of Care, or (2) Wishes to seek funds through the Balance of State Continuum of Care Plan. Note that DCA/GHFA S+C "Sponsors" will receive instructions, as needed, on renewals from DCA staff. For more information on Shelter Plus Care (S+C), go to our S+C webpage. News and Events 2010 Continuum of Care (CoC) Awards Announced by HUD 2010 Georgia New and Renewal Grants - $30.9 Million Dollars (PDF) Downloads & Related Links All Georgia Continuum of Care Program Contacts (PDF) [Includes the TriJurisdictional (Atlanta/Fulton/DeKalb), Cobb, Athens-Clarke, Columbus-Muscogee, Augusta-Richmond, and Savannah-Chatham Continuums of Care] 2010 CoC Memo 2010 CoC Proposal Outline 2004 Continuum of Care awards in Georgia: HUD Release 1-25-05 (PDF) 2005 Continuum of Care awards in Georgia: HUD Release 12-20-05 (PDF) 2006 Continuum of Care awards in Georgia: HUD Release 2-20-07 (PDF) 2007 Continuum of Care awards in Georgia: HUD Release 12-21-07 (PDF) 2008 Continuum of Care awards in Georgia (Web Page) 2009 Georgia New and Renewal Grants - $29.9 MD (Excel) 2005 Balance of State Continuum of Care Plan (PDF) 2006 Balance of State Continuum of Care Plan (PDF) 2007 Balance of State Continuum of Care Plan (PDF) 2008 Balance of State Continuum of Care Plan (PDF) 2009 Balance of State Continuum of Care Plan (PDF) 2010 Balance of State Continuum of Care Plan (PDF) 2007 Athens-Clarke County Continuum of Care Plan (PDF) 2007 Savannah-Chatham County Continuum of Care Plan (PDF) 2007 TriJurisdictional (Atlanta, Fulton, DeKalb) CoC (web link) Contact Information Email Tina Moore Georgia Department of Community Affairs 60 Executive Park South N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
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