Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators
To link elderly, especially frail and disabled, or disabled non-elderly assisted housing and neighborhood residents to supportive services in the general community; to prevent premature and unnecessary institutionalization; and, to assess individual service needs, determine eligibility for public services and make resource allocation decisions which enable residents to stay in the community longer.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
14.191
Federal Agency/Office
Office of Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and Urban Development
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
National Affordable Housing Act, Section 808, Public Law 101-625, as amended; Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, 42 U.S.C. 13632, Public Law 104-104, as amended; American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act of 2000, Section 851, Public Law 106-569, approved December 27, 2000.
Disaster Assistance, Title Title XII of Division B of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Section Section 23003, Public Law -Public Law 116-136, Statute ,
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are owners of Section 8 developments with project-based subsidy (including Rural Housing Service Section 515/8 developments); Section 202 developments as defined under 24 CFR Sections 277 and 885, and 221(d)(3) below-market interest rate and 236 developments which are insured or assisted (funded under Sections 24 CFR 221 Subpart C, 236, 277, 880, 881, 883, 885 and 886). To be eligible, developments must also be current in mortgage payments. Service coordinators for Congregate Housing Service Programs (CHSP), Section 202 developments with a Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC), and Section 811 developments are not eligible for funding. Owners of Section 202 PRAC developments may request an increase in their PRAC to hire a Service Coordinator by following procedures in the Office of Housing's Management Agent Handbook 4381.5, Revision-2, Change-2, Chapter 8.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Eligible beneficiaries are residents of eligible housing or community residents who live in the vicinity of such housing. Service Coordination may be provided to elderly or disabled families. In particular, priority is given to residents who are frail (unable to perform at least three activities of daily living (ADLs)) or "at risk" elderly persons who are unable to perform 1- 2 ADLs, or non-elderly disabled or temporarily disabled residents. At least twenty-five percent of the residents of a development must be frail, at risk, or non-elderly people with disabilities for that development to be eligible for funding.
Credentials/Documentation
As required in the NOFA published in the Federal Register.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applications must be submitted in accordance with the requirements in the NOFA published in the Federal Register.
Award Procedure
As described in the NOFA. All eligible applications will be selected through a national lottery.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
As specified in the NOFA.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
At the end of the grant period, subject to the availability of appropriations, continued need, and compliance with grant requirements.
How are proposals selected?
Criteria for selecting proposals are listed in the published Federal Register Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
How may assistance be used?
The service coordinator is a social service staff person hired by the development owner/management company to arrange a broad spectrum of services for residents which include, but are not limited to, the following: the provision of formal case management (i.e., the evaluation of health, psychological or social needs); educate residents and development management staff on issues related to aging-in-place and service coordination; monitor the provision of services, and act as an advocate for the resident in dealing with community service providers. The service coordinator may not serve as the recreational or activities director for a development; provide supportive services directly, or assist with other administrative work associated with the development's operation during the time paid for by grant funds.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: HUD Field Office Staffs are responsible for monitoring grant-funded activities and the use of grant funds.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Grantees required to maintain records as required by grant agreement. These requirements conform to OMB Circular No. A-110.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Funding term stated in the NOFA. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Quarterly.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Contact Multifamily Director in the nearest HUD Field Office. https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/mfh/hsgmfbus/abouthubspcs.
Headquarters Office
Belinda Koros
451 7th St SW Room 6158
Washington, DC 20410 US
belinda.p.koros@hud.gov
Phone: 202-402-3615
Website Address
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/mfh/scp/scphome
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0320-0-3-371
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$95,320,000.00; FY 23 est $112,000,000.00; FY 24 est $112,000,000.00; FY 21$97,341,850.00; FY 20$88,986,000.00; FY 19$94,000,000.00; FY 17 est $75,000,000.00; FY 15$86,000,000.00; FY 16 est $77,000,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$88,825 to $402,196; $171,064.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
No regulations for this program, see the Office of Housing's Management Agent Handbook 4381.5, Revision-2, Change-2, Chapter 8. (available at HTTP://www.hud.gov); the How-to Guide for Service Coordinators and the evaluation studies of the Service Coordinator Program available.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.