Both the Springfield-Hampden County and Three County Continuums of Care (CoC) are seeking applicants for the CoCBuilds program for their respective regions.
The CoCBuilds program will provide a one-time grant of up to $5 million to fund the creation of new units of permanent supportive housing to house people experiencing homelessness in a household that includes one person with a disability. Funding can cover the costs of acquiring the building/site, rehabilitation, or new construction of permanent supportive housing. The minimum award amount is $1 million. All residents must meet HUD eligibility requirements for permanent supportive housing including meeting HUD’s homelessness and disability definitions.
Each CoC has different timelines, so starting with the most immediate first:
Three County CoC:
Deadline to submit Letter of Intent to Community Action Pioneer Valley is Wednesday, October 9. Please see their website for more information.
Springfield-Hampden CoC: The deadline to apply is October 30, 2024, 4 pm. Email gmccafferty@springfieldcityhall.com to request the full RFP.
Thanks to our CoCs for their work – and thanks for considering this opportunity!
