TANF-ACF-PI-2020-01 (Questions and answers about TANF and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic) (Source: Office of Family Assistance; March 24, 2020)
FUNDING
This page contains information about housing and homelessness funding related to COVID-19. Click here go back to the main page of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hub for Housing Info related to COVID-19.
FUNDING MATRIX & GENERAL INFORMATION
- Federal Programs that Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) compiled an overview of federal funding sources that can be used to support people experiencing homelessness during COVID-19. USICH states that additional guidance will be released to support funding coordination and braiding (April 2020).
LOCAL FUNDING SOURCES
- Cardinal Innovations Healthcare COVID-19 Relief Fund
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg COVID-19 Response Fund (The Fund is jointly administered by Foundation For The Carolinas and United Way of Central Carolinas)
CARES ACT
- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act (Full Text; March 25, 2020))
- Coronavirus Response Package Analysis in Chart form (Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition | March 25, 2020)
- Coronavirus Response Package Analysis (Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition | March 25, 2020)
- U.S. Response to COVID-19: What’s in Federal Legislation and What’s Not, but Still Needed (Source: Center for Economic and Policy Research | March 26, 2020)
- What’s in the Coronavirus Bill for Homelessness? (Source: National Alliance to End Homelessness | March 27, 2020)
- Summary and Analysis of Federal CARES Act Eviction Moratorium (Source: National Housing Law Project | March 28, 2020)
- COVID-19 Funding, Flexibilities, and Waivers (United States Interagency Council on Homelessness | April 3, 2020)
- CARES Act Eviction Moratorium (Congressional Research Service | April 7, 2020)
- COVID-19 Planning & Response Office Hours: Mega-Waiver and CARES Act (HUD | April 14, 2020)
- Multifamily Properties Subject to Federal Eviction Moratoriums (Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition | April 17, 2020)
- How Does the Federal Eviction Moratorium Impact the Emergency Solutions Grant and Continuum of CareProgram? (Source: HUD | April 2020)
- CARES Act Web Portal (Source: U.S. Department of Treasury) This portal captures and shares information on applications and timelines associated with the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund.
- CPD Memo: CARES Act Flexibilities for CDBG Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response (Source: HUD | April 2020)
- CPD Memo: CARES Act Flexibilities for ESG and HOPWA Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response and Plan Amendment Waiver (Source HUD | May 2020)
CDBG
- CPD Program Formula Allocations and Cares Act Supplemental Funding for FY2020 (Source: HUD | April 2, 2020)
- CPD Memo: CARES Act Flexibilities for CDBG Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response (Source: HUD | April 2020)
CONTINUUM OF CARE (CoC)
- Using Continuum of Care Program Funds for Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (Source: HUD)
- Availability of Waivers of CPD Grant Program and Consolidated Plan Requirements to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA (Source: HUD | April 2020)
- CoC Program Expedited COVID-19 Grant Agreement Amendments (Source: HUD | April 2020)
- How Does the Federal Eviction Moratorium Impact the Emergency Solutions Grant and Continuum of CareProgram? (Source: HUD | April 2020)
- CoC/ESG/HOPWA Regulatory Waiver Guidance (Source: Built for Zero | Community Solutions | April 28, 2020)
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG)
- COVID-19 Homeless System Response: IDIS Fact Sheet for ESG and ESG-CV Funds Setup (Source: HUD)
- COVID-19 Homeless System Response: ESG Homelessness Prevention Eligibility During Eviction Moratoria (Source: HUD)
- Eligible ESG Program Costs for Infectious Disease Preparedness (Source: HUD)
- Availability of Waivers of CPD Grant Program and Consolidated Plan Requirements to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA (Source: HUD | April 2020)
- CPD Program Formula Allocations and Cares Act Supplemental Funding for FY2020 (Source: HUD | April 2, 2020)
- How Does the Federal Eviction Moratorium Impact the Emergency Solutions Grant and Continuum of CareProgram? (Source: HUD | April 2020)
- CoC/ESG/HOPWA Regulatory Waiver Guidance (Source: Built for Zero | Community Solutions | April 28, 2020)
- CPD Memo: CARES Act Flexibilities for ESG and HOPWA Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response and Plan Amendment Waiver (Source HUD | May 2020)
FEMA
- Non-Congregate Sheltering – Recommendations for Requests for Assistance (Source: HUD | June 23, 2020)
- FEMA Emergency Non-Congregate Sheltering during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Interim)
- FEMA Fact Sheet Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures
- Toolkit: Working with FEMA to Address COVID-19 Housing & Homelessness Needs (Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition)
- Information about Activities and Nonprofit eligibility for FEMA Public Assistance (Source: National Low Income Housing Coalition)
- FEMA Approves North Carolina Request to Stand Up Shelters That Follow Social Distance Guidelines Information is provided for how local businesses, including the hospitality industry, can get connected. (Source: North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services)
HOME Program
- CPD Memo: Availability of Waivers and Suspensions of the HOME Program Requirements in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (April 2020 | Source: HUD)
- CPD Memo: Suspensions and Waivers to Facilitate Use of HOME-Assisted TBRA for Emergency and Short-term Assistance in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (April 2020 | Source: HUD)
HOPWA
- Availability of Waivers of CPD Grant Program and Consolidated Plan Requirements to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Mitigate Economic Impacts Caused by COVID-19 for CoC, ESG, and HOPWA (Source: HUD | April 2020)
- CoC/ESG/HOPWA Regulatory Waiver Guidance (Source: Built for Zero | Community Solutions | April 28, 2020)
- CPD Memo: CARES Act Flexibilities for ESG and HOPWA Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response and Plan Amendment Waiver (Source HUD | May 2020)
MEDICAID
- Using Medicaid Waivers to Improve Access to Care for People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19 (Source: National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH)
SSVF
- Additional SSVF Resources Available During COVID-19 Crisis (Updated March 24, 2020 | Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- SSVF Consolidated Guidance Infographic
- SSVF Expenditure Timeline Infographic
TANF
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