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VA Announces Availability of TIP GPD Grants Deadline for applications is Feb. 21, 2018 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for assistance under the Per Diem Only component of VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program. This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) encourages reapplication for those applicants who seek to continue providing “Transition in Place” (TIP) grants and new applicants that will serve the homeless Veteran population through a TIP housing model to facilitate housing stabilization. Applicants may apply for a minimum of 5 beds and up to a maximum of 25 beds under this NOFA as a part of the effort to end homelessness among our nation’s veterans. This model does not support discharge planning that would have the veteran transition to Housing and Urban Development – VA Supportive Housing (HUD – VASH) Exist

HTF Monthly Report Now Posted HUD is now posting the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Deadline Compliance Status Reports. These monthly reports assist grantees and HUD Field Offices in monitoring compliance with the 2-year commitment requirement of the HTF statute and the 5-year expenditure requirement of the HTF regulations. The current report is now posted on the HUD Exchange at the link below. You may also access it from the Housing Trust Fund Page under "HTF Program Reports." HTF Monthly Report as of 10/31/2017 Now Available: HTF Deadline Compliance Status Reports             Visit the HUD Exchange at https://www.hudexchange.info

Bowman Client Update SSVF Submission Update We have a resolution to the SSVF CSV submission issues identified this week.  The new CSV format will be available in ServicePoint version 5.12.52 and we will send out an announcement as soon as it is available. According to HUD and HUD TA, the submission deadline for the first submission has been extended until Monday, November 6th .  The grantee can then make changes and upload again up until Thursday, November 9th . Please note that the VA Repository always uses the latest file submitted so if the grantee has submitted multiple files, only the last zip file submitted will be accepted. Please contact your CCA if you have further questions. Mediware Information Systems, Inc. 11711 W. 79th St. | Lenexa, KS 66214 | (888) MEDIWARE mediware.com | info@mediware.com 

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access and Recovery (SOAR) Technical Assistance Center is accepting applications from Criminal Justice agencies and institutions that have not yet participated in the federally sponsored SOAR Technical Assistance Program. To connect individuals leaving correctional facilities or involved in criminal justice (CJ) systems or specialty courts with needed treatment, it is critical to leverage state and federal investments such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These federal programs can promote access to services that increase the likelihood of post release success and contribute to the reduction in recidivism.  We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications from agencies and insti

Bowman Client Update SP 5.12.52 Is Now Available ServicePoint 5.12.52 is now available. This version contains several important fixes to the SSVF Export, including the issue regarding files missing from the export. Release notes can be found in the Libraries area of the Mediware Customer Community. REMINDER: According to HUD and HUD TA, the submission deadline for the first submission has been extended until Monday, November 6th . The grantee can then make changes and upload again up until Thursday, November 9th . Please contact your Customer Care Analyst if you have any questions.  Mediware Information Systems, Inc. 11711 W. 79th St. | Lenexa, KS 66214 | (888) MEDIWARE mediware.com | info@mediware.com 

VA Announces Availability of Funds for GPD Program Deadline for applications is Feb. 28, 2018 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the availability of per diem funds to eligible entities to provide transitional housing beds under VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program models. VA expects to fund 1,500 beds with this NOFA for applicants who will use one or a combination of the following housing models: Bridge Housing, Low Demand, Hospital-to-Housing, Clinical Treatment, and Service-Intensive Transitional Housing and Service Centers.  This NOFA is not limited to those who have provided GPD services in the past. A minimum of five transitional housing beds and no more than 40 beds per model, per medical center, per each applicant’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) will be allowed under this NOFA.  Applicants applying for more than one model at the s

November 2, 2017 Subscribe SAMHSA Headlines—Your one-stop source for the latest from SAMHSA. Funding    |    Resources    |    Events SAMHSA Reaffirms Efforts To Address the Public Health Emergency on the Opioid Crisis President Donald Trump recently declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency and announced new action to help. This action reaffirms the role of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and SAMHSA as leaders in supporting evidence-based programs in prevention and providing treatment and recovery services to the 11 million Americans affected by the opioid crisis. HHS is implementing five specific strategies that are guiding SAMHSA's response. Funding HHS, SAMHSA To M

NCHV Hosting Webinar on Local Advocacy Tomorrow #OpMainStreet Training, Friday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. ET NCHV will be hosting a free local advocacy-focused training webinar tomorrow. Even if you have advocated before, this webinar will provide a good refresh to help you get results. We will discuss strategies for engaging elected officials and the press, as well as basic advocacy tips.  If you are thinking about participating in  Operation Main Street (Nov. 12-18) you will find this webinar particularly helpful to you as you consider targets, topics, and tactics for our week of advocacy!  To register for the Operation Main Street: Local Advocacy Training Webinar being held tomorrow. Friday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. ET., visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/293979009276863234 . 

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO REGISTER INTEREST FOR HUD-VASH vouchers  HUD-VASH vouchers are critical tools in the effort to end veteran homelessness, and Congress has recently extended the deadline to make them available. The new deadline to register interest is December 1, 2017. All interested Public Housing Authorities must register. Please note that PHAs must consult with their partnering VA facility to discuss their intentions of submitting a Registration of Interest. More information on the process of registering can be found in HUD's original notice . Direct inquires should be directed to vash@hud.gov .