On September 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Technical Assistance (TA) providers, and community leaders facilitated an “Unsheltered East-West Virtual Workshop” focused on supporting communities in compassionately addressing unsheltered homelessness from a person-centered perspective and through cross-collaborative partnerships. Join us at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time - or 11:30 a.m. Pacific … Continue reading Unsheltered East-West Virtual Workshop, Part II
2025 Point-in-Time Count Methodology
The Maine Continuum of Care Point-in-Time Committee is making the following recommendations in regard to upcoming PIT Count. These recommendations concern the methodology and the timing of both the sheltered and unsheltered portions of the PIT Count. Please see the document, below, for more details. Please send questions or comments to 2025 PIT MethodologyDownload
2025 HIC and PIT Count Data Collection Notice and Upcoming PIT Count Office Hours
We are pleased to announce that for the 2025 Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) count there will be no changes from last year’s requirements. This means that you will rely on the 2024 Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Data Collection Notice for the 2025 count process. PIT Count Office Hours We … Continue reading 2025 HIC and PIT Count Data Collection Notice and Upcoming PIT Count Office Hours
The 2024 MCOC NOFO Application & Project Listing
The Maine Continuum of Care Consolidated Application for HUD Homeless Assistance Program Funding and the accompanying Project Priority Listing for 2024 are now complete! Thank you to EVERYONE who worked so hard – especially Tara! - but really, EVERYONE, whether on the CoC level application, one or more project level applications, participating on committees or … Continue reading The 2024 MCOC NOFO Application & Project Listing
HUD East-West Unsheltered Training
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