What is HUD snap?

What is HUD snap?

e-snaps is the electronic Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Application and Grants Management System that HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) uses to support the CoC Program funding application and grant awards process for the CoC Program.

What is CPD HUD?

The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons.

What is the CoC program?

The Continuum of Care (CoC) program promotes community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. The program promotes access to and effects utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families. The program optimizes self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

What is the CoC interim rule?

The updated CoC Program interim rule revises section 578.51(c) to address the mobility of homeless individuals and families with tenant-based rental assistance; section 578.99(j) to provide protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and section 578.3 incorporating the …

How many continuums of care are there?

There are more than 400 CoCs in the U.S. Most CoCs were formed in the mid-1990s, when HUD introduced incentives and program changes designed to encourage a community-wide response to homelessness.

What is an HMIS number?

A Homeless Management Information System, HMIS, is a data collection system, which allows communities to collect, store, and report information about individuals receiving services. Data collected is used to provide an accurate view of service needs and effectiveness of homeless programs within Alameda County.

What are HUD CPD grants?

Our local Community Planning and Development (CPD) Office oversees HUD Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to cities, counties, and the state; the HOME affordable housing program; and programs to help end homelessness and promote economic revitalization.

What are CPD grants?

Community Planning and Development (CPD) grantees and subrecipients endeavor to meet program requirements as they use grant funds for housing and community development activities.

What are HUD specs?

The HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing (the Guidelines) provide detailed, comprehensive, technical information on how to identify lead-based paint hazards in housing and how to control such hazards safely and efficiently.

What does interim final rule mean?

Interim Final Rule: When an agency finds that it has good cause to issue a final rule without first publishing a proposed rule, it often characterizes the rule as an “interim final rule,” or “interim rule.” This type of rule becomes effective immediately upon publication.

What is a collaborative applicant?

A Collaborative Applicant is: The eligible applicant that has been designated by the Continuum of Care to submit an application for grant funds under this part.