Author: Scott Tibbitts

We are very close to finalizing the 2021 Maine Continuum of Care Application for Funding - but we are not done yet! There are still a few items we need to complete, which we hope to have in place very soon. The deadline for submission to HUD is November 16th, but we would like to … Continue reading The ALMOST FINAL Versions of the 2021 MCOC NOFO Application & Project Priority Listing!!!

SNAPS In Focus: Evaluating Our COVID-19 Preparedness October 28, 2021 The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) strongly encourages local homelessness providers and community leaders to enhance and expand infection control measures, including by re-implementing measures that may have been rolled back. HUD administers grant programs funding hundreds of projects that serve individuals … Continue reading SNAPS In Focus: Evaluating Our COVID-19 Preparedness

The attached excel spreadsheet details the recommended Scoring and Ranking results from the 2021 MCoC Selection Committee. All New and Renewal Project Applications were Scored using the appropriate Scoring Tools, previously posted here, and Ranked according the MCoC Ranking Protocols. This information will be shared and discussed at today's MCoC meeting and put to a … Continue reading DRAFT MCOC 2021 New and Renewal Project Scoring and Ranking Results

The Maine Continuum of Care (MCOC) has established scoring criteria and tools for New and Renewal Project Applications submitted as part of the 2021 HUD CoC NOFO Competition. Linked below are copies of the New and Renewal Project Scoring Tools to be used by this year's Selection Committee. These materials are being posted in advance … Continue reading 2021 MCOC New and Renewal Application Scoring Tools

For any agencies that were contemplating submission of a New Project Application in this year's competition, please note that an additional $493,683 has now been made available by projects that have decided not to renew their Continuum of Care funding. This money is only available to eligible New Projects, as outlined in the original RFP … Continue reading MCOC NOFO Update!

The Maine Continuum of Care (MCoC) invites interested eligible agencies, including agencies that have not previously received MCoC grants, to apply for funding to create housing and related services for those experiencing homelessness in Maine. New this year, Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities are eligible to apply for Continuum of Care funding. HUD … Continue reading The Maine Continuum of Care is pleased to announce this Request for Proposals for the 2021 CoC NOFO Competition!

All CoC and ESG funded projects should have staff on site who are trained to help their clients access SSI and SSDI benefits.

Just a quick reminder that the Statewide Homeless Council will not be meeting today.

MAINE, USA — As excessive heat plagues much of Maine, communities across the state are opening cooling centers to help people beat the heat. The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for most of the state. [This list may not be complete, and is subject to change. You can also check https://www.maine.gov/mema/response-recovery/mass-care for more … Continue reading Maine Cooling Centers