Hosted by HUD TA, this session will discuss how communities are effectively, efficiently, and equitably addressing unsheltered homelessness, even in spite of the Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass. This 90-minute training will cover: Lessons learned and effective strategies coming out of the unsheltered and rural SNOFO initiatives SCOTUS Grants Pass decision and implications Community … Continue reading HUD East-West Unsheltered Training
Maine CoCBuilds Bidder’s Conference Recording and Slides
Thank you to everyone who attended the Maine CoCBuilds Bidder's Conference earlier this week! For those who were not able to attend - or for those who did but want to re-live the experience - here are the video recording of the meeting, the slide presentation that was shared, and a brief summary of questions … Continue reading Maine CoCBuilds Bidder’s Conference Recording and Slides
Seeking an Executive Director for the Maine Continuum of Care
MaineHousing, as Collaborative Applicant for the Maine Continuum of Care (MCoC), is requesting qualifications from experienced, qualified, and professional individuals who can provide long-term consulting services to serve as the Executive Director of the Maine Continuum of Care. Please see the attached Request for Qualifications for additional details. 2024 RFQ - MCoC Executive Director ConsultantDownload
HUD INTRODUCES NEW SNAPs OFFICE HOURS
Join SNAPS staff the first Thursday of every month for updates and to participate in conversations with SNAPS and your peers. SNAPS Office Hours is hosted by the Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs to share information with homeless providers and community partners. In these sessions providers and partners will learn about promising practices in … Continue reading HUD INTRODUCES NEW SNAPs OFFICE HOURS
Maine CoCBuilds ‘Bidder’s Conference’
As mentioned in the August 27th announcement on this site of the CoCBuilds Funding Opportunity, MaineHousing will host a virtual “Bidder’s Conference” on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. The intent of this meeting will be to provide information and answer questions from potential CoCBuilds project applicants. Please refer to the CoCBuilds … Continue reading Maine CoCBuilds ‘Bidder’s Conference’
CoCBuilds Notice of Funding Opportunity RFP
The Maine Continuum of Care andMaineHousingare pleased to announce thisRequest for Proposals Processin response to HUD’sCoC Builds NOFO Competitionto createPermanent Supportive Housing Units! Please note that this is NOT the ‘regular’ Continuum of Care funding Notice. A printable version of this announcement appears below, along with the detailed Program Guide. This is a unique opportunity … Continue reading CoCBuilds Notice of Funding Opportunity RFP
Implementing HUD’s Equal Access Rule in Emergency Shelters – Webinar Training September 12, 2024 – 12:00 PM
HUD’s Equal Access Rule (EAR), which was expanded in 2016, ensures that HUD’s housing and shelter programs are open to all eligible individuals and families regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. This webinar examines how to better understand the Rule and how it applies to emergency shelters and provides communities with information … Continue reading Implementing HUD’s Equal Access Rule in Emergency Shelters – Webinar Training September 12, 2024 – 12:00 PM
Maine Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity! Call for New and Renewal Project Applications!
Maine Continuum of Care is pleased to announce this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2024 CoC NOFO Competition! (a downloadable version of this notice appears below this post.) The Maine Continuum of Care (MCoC) invites interested eligible agencies, including agencies that have not previously received CoC grants, to apply for funding to create housing … Continue reading Maine Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity! Call for New and Renewal Project Applications!
Preble Street Conference on Homelessness: Solutions Start with ME October 17, 2024
Homelessness is a crisis and is continuing to escalate throughout Maine. This crisis is driven by a wide range of complex factors including a lack of affordable housing and accessible emergency shelter, minimal shelter funding, an increase in unsheltered individuals, and rising numbers of people needing support for managing substance use disorders and behavioral health issues. New effective strategies and systemic … Continue reading Preble Street Conference on Homelessness: Solutions Start with ME October 17, 2024
MaineHousing Notice of Funding Availability for Long-Term Solutions to Assist People Experiencing Homelessness
[Please note: This is NOT the CoC or the CoCBuilds NOFO - this is a State funded opportunity through the Emergency Housing Relief Fund.] MaineHousing is pleased to announce the posting of the Notice of Funding Availability for Long-Term Solutions to Assist People Experiencing Homelessness. Details can be found at the following link on the … Continue reading MaineHousing Notice of Funding Availability for Long-Term Solutions to Assist People Experiencing Homelessness