HRP 25 AAQ Responses

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1	Please choose the most relevant category for your question.	Please enter your question here.	Response

2	Application	Are there any word or character limits for the questions that need a narrative answer?	There are no word or character limits for the narrative questions. However, we encourage applicants to be concise and to the point where possible, while still providing enough detail to fully answer the question.
3	Budget/Allocations	How much funding is anticipated for the general HRP allocation (not the FIP set aside)? If that is not clear yet, do you expect that it will be an increase or decrease in available funds over last year? Thank you.	The final general HRP allocation amount is still being finalized. While the exact amount is not yet confirmed, we recommend applicants submit a request no greater than $250,000 for general HRP funding.
4	Eligible Activities	Is it possible to combine a general HRP request with a FIP request that is regional in nature? Or should that be two separate applications? If separate applications do you anticipate that some communities/regions will be funded from both funding sources? Thank you.	1. Can we combine a general HRP request with a regional FIP request in one application? Or should those be separate applications? Yes, FIP Bridge Housing and FIP Rapid Rehousing are activity types within the HRP application, so you can submit one application that includes both general HRP activities and FIP activities. 2. How much funding is anticipated for the general HRP allocation (not including the FIP set-aside)? Will it be more or less than last year? The final general HRP allocation amount is still being finalized. While the exact amount is not yet confirmed, we recommend applicants submit a request no greater than $250,000 for general HRP funding.
5	Application	We do not see a budget form in the application package. Will that be forthcoming?	1. Will a budget form be provided as part of the application package? Within each available activity type in the application, there is a question that requests your budget information. If your project is awarded, an official budget form will be provided for submission during the award phase. 2. Expected Outcomes – There is nothing to fill out on this page. How can we access the questions in this category? You’ll need to start the application, select your preferred activity type, and then proceed through the application steps. Once you select an activity type, the Expected Outcomes section will become visible based on your selection. You are correct that it doesn’t appear until those initial steps are completed. If it’s helpful, attached is a word version of the application. Please note that the formatting may be off since it was printed from Neighborly. Also, keep in mind that applications must be submitted through Neighborly to be considered.
6	Application	Expected Outcomes- There is nothing to fill out on this page. How can we access the questions in this category.	The “Expected Outcomes” questions in Neighborly will populate only after you select your Activity Type. However, I’ve attached the Word version of the application, which includes the full set of questions and may help plan your responses.
7	Application	Are there character limits in the narrative boxes?	No, there are no character limits in the narrative boxes. If it’s helpful, attached is a Word version of the application. Please note that the formatting may be off since it was printed from Neighborly. Also, keep in mind that applications must be submitted through Neighborly to be considered.
8	Application	Hi, Last year the following documents were required. Comply with HMIS Verification of Registration with the Government Certification of Local Government Approval Certification of Consistency with Consolidated Plan Though this year, I do not see these as requriments. I'm just checking to see if I'm missing something.	HMIS Compliance This requirement is now included within the overview section of the application. By applying, we assume the applicant has reviewed the overview and can comply with the HMIS or comparable database requirements. This eliminates the need for a separate form this year. Certification of Local Government Approval & Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan These documents are not required at the time of application but will be required during the award phase if your project is selected for funding.
9	Application	Can you please send me application	The application is intended for local governments and nonprofit organizations. Are you applying on behalf of an organization, or as an individual? If you’re seeking rental assistance or direct services, please contact 211, as this funding is not available to individuals
10	Application	What is the match requirement? Is at 50% as it was in the 2024 application? Does match make the application more competitive? Can in-kind staff administration be used as match? If possible, may we please have these answers ASAP as we must begin our Board approval process by 7/29. Thank you.	Match is not required for the 2025 HRP application, as was the case in 2024. However, applications that include clear match may receive additional preference points. There is no set percentage required, and in-kind staff administration can be used if properly documented and tied to eligible costs.
11	Eligible Activities	Is there more information regarding bridge housing and what would be eligible? Is bridge housing only associated with FIP?	Bridge Housing is not limited to the Formerly Incarcerated People (FIP) set-aside. Under the 2025 HRP NOFA, Bridge Housing is an eligible activity for any applicant, regardless of FIP participation. Eligible Bridge Housing projects must offer short-term, service-enriched housing designed to support individuals on their path to permanent housing. Programs should include supportive services and a clear strategy for housing placement. Additional details about eligible activities, including Bridge Housing, can be found in the OHI Homelessness Program Model.
12	Application	Under the section "Reflection on Past Performance" can you please clarify the following: 1. For the question "How many years has your organization utilized Homeless Resolution Program (HRP) funding from Division of Housing (DOH)?"... Is this question asking about only years of receiving Homeless Resolution Program (HRP) funding or it is requesting the number of years that our organization also utilized DOH funded Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program funding? 2. For both the "Measure" and "Budget Utilization" questions in this section, can you clarify if "previous grant cycle" is referring to the 2024 grant cycle of 4/1/2024 - 3/31/2025 or the 2025 grant cycle that is in progress?	The past performance question refers to the number of years your organization has utilized DOH funding through both HRP or ESG. For both the “Measure” and “Budget Utilization” questions, please refer to the most recent complete grant cycle: 4/1/24 – 3/31/25.
13	Funding questions and collaboration question	1. How does the 7/24/25 Executive Order impact this funding and the HUD funding piece? 2. What entities have been funded before and how much? 3. What is the minimum and maximum $ request allowed and how much is the total pool of funding? 4. The application promotes collaboration: how does it work to fund a multi-agency collaboration with one grant application? Do you have examples?	1. How does the 7/24/25 Executive Order impact this funding and the HUD funding piece? There is no direct impact on this funding opportunity or HUD funding at this time. However, we are monitoring the situation closely, especially regarding any potential implications for ESG-funded activities 2. What entities have been funded before, and how much? Previous funding has supported a range of nonprofit service providers, local governments, and housing authorities. Awards have ranged from approximately $25,000 to $250,000, depending on the project's scale, the population served, and the type of activity. 3. What is the minimum and maximum $ request allowed, and how much is the total pool of funding? At this time, we don’t have a final determination of the total state funds that will be dedicated to HRP for this funding cycle. As a result, we haven’t set a formal floor or ceiling for award amounts. However, as general guidance, we recommend that funding requests not exceed $250,000. Requests exceeding this amount may be considered, but they should include strong justification and demonstrate a significant need, impact, and organizational capacity. 4. The application promotes collaboration: How does it work to fund a multi-agency collaboration with one grant application? Do you have examples? Yes. The application allows one lead applicant to apply on behalf of a collaborative, listing partner roles and budgets in the application. The lead agency holds the contract and is responsible for fiscal and programmatic oversight, but subcontractors can be named for specific roles. The application should demonstrate that the proposed project aligns with the priorities and efforts of the regional Continuum of Care and any local homelessness strategies within the region, as well as the Colorado State Homelessness Playbook. Some examples include: A city acting as the lead fiscal agent while subcontracting to local nonprofits for outreach and housing navigation A reentry-focused collaborative involving DOC referrals, a housing provider, and a workforce agency under a single application Please see the attached Fiscal Agent Checklist for further guidance on responsibilities and documentation when serving as fiscal agent.
14	Application	Would it be possible to get a more detailed pdf of the application? The current print version does not include drop downs or character limits	Yes, please see attached. Please note this version was generated from Neighborly and may not match the live application exactly.
15	Eligible Activities	Homelessness Prevention is listed as an eligible component. Eviction Prevention is not listed. Is Eviction Prevention excluded, or can Homelessness Prevention in this case be interpreted broadly enough to include Eviction Prevention, including rental assistance.?	Thank you for your question. Eviction Prevention can be considered an eligible activity under the broader Homelessness Prevention component, as long as it meets the eligibility criteria outlined in the HRP Guidelines. This may include rental assistance and related services for households at imminent risk of homelessness.
16	Application	----- is applying under the Emergency Shelter category. Last year we were required to submit two documents, SIGNED COPY OF CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH CONSOLIDATED PLAN and CERTIFICATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT APPROVAL FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, signed by the City of Arvada. Are these two forms required again this year? If so, where do we find the blank forms?	These forms will be collected during the award phase if your agency is selected for funding. No need to submit them with your application at this time.
17	Eligible Activities	Hello, can you please provide a definition of bridge housing and what it would encompass for eligible activities? I looked through the NOFA and listened to the webinar and did not find it. Thank you!	Please see the OHI Homelessness Program Model Comparisons document, starting on page 10, for a detailed overview of Bridge Housing. This section outlines the purpose, structure, and examples of eligible activities under the HRP Bridge Housing model.
18	Reporting Requirements	My client is wondering if they have to utilize HMIS at the time of application, or if they can commit to implementing it if awarded a grant? Thank you.	If your client is a new project, we recommend that they commit to implementing HMIS if awarded funding. For existing community partners not currently using HMIS, the application should include an explanation for this, as well as details on their involvement with the local CoC and how they currently coordinate services. HMIS participation is a key component of system integration and coordination under the HRP.
19	Policies and Procedures	What steps will One Home take to ensure that subrecipients’ housing vacancies are occupied with a matched client and what is the expected time frame between submitting a vacancy for coordinated entry and move-in?	To comply with HUD ESG regulations, each Continuum of Care’s (CoC's) Coordinated Entry (CE) system is required to manage vacancies in real time and ensure that referrals are processed without delay. While timeframes may vary between CoCs, the state expects CE systems to minimize barriers and delays in the placement process. If there are delays in move-ins, subrecipients must document the reasons for these delays to remain compliant with ESG requirements and to maintain transparency in referral coordination.
20	Eligible Activities	Pertaining to Bridge Housing, will clients be both matched and approved for a permanent housing resource prior to entering the Bridge Housing program? What is the procedure if the next-step permanent housing resource falls through during the time the client is in Bridge Housing?	HRP will offer Bridge Housing to individuals and families who have a permanent housing resource identified but cannot move in immediately. Although clients are usually required to have a confirmed permanent housing option before entering Bridge Housing, the HRP may provide flexibility in cases where housing resources are delayed or awaiting formal approval. All efforts and delays should be documented in the client file to ensure compliance with HRP expectations and to demonstrate ongoing housing-focused case management.
21	Eligible Activities	The OHI model specifies that referrals for Bridge Housing will typically be matched through One Home or another referral source. What would be an example of “another referral source”?	Other acceptable referral sources depend on the population served and program structure. For example, referrals may come directly from the Department of Corrections (DOC) or community corrections programs for individuals exiting incarceration. Behavioral health diversion programs or court-based diversion initiatives may also serve as appropriate referral sources, especially when housing is a condition of release or treatment.
22	Eligible Activities	How are referrals to Bridge Housing matched to families?	Referrals to Bridge Housing for families rely significantly on the coordination of services among the Coordinated Entry lead agency, housing providers, and community partners.
23	Policies and Procedures	What is the percentage of client matched referrals that the subrecipient housing provider will be expected to accept?	Excessive denial of referrals may raise concerns about alignment with the goals of Coordinated Entry and HRP’s low-barrier, housing-first approach. While HRP does not prescribe a formal acceptance rate, many communities adopt internal expectations to help ensure smooth system flow and equitable access to housing. Demonstrating a strong track record of accepting referrals and successfully housing participants can also strengthen an organization’s standing in future funding opportunities under HRP.
24	Policies and Procedures	Are the requirements around criminal background checks and other security measures specified?	HRP requires that its subrecipient policies align with fair housing laws and HRP’s commitment to low-barrier and housing-focused approaches. Blanket exclusions based on criminal history, such as denying entry based solely on arrest records or non-violent convictions, are discouraged. Programs are to use discretion and document any exclusions clearly, especially when they impact housing stability or safety.
25	Policies and Procedures	To what extent can a subrecipient who serves families with children set program parameters and eligibility requirements at time of referral (e.g. adults must have legal custody of at least one minor child)	Subrecipients under HRP may not impose eligibility requirements beyond those permitted under the program’s rules and federal regulations. For programs serving families with children, setting parameters that require adults to have legal custody of at least one minor child may be too restrictive and potentially out of alignment with fair housing standards. Families may include non-custodial parents, kinship caregivers, or other household compositions that do not involve formal legal custody arrangements. Programs must be prepared to serve all eligible family types and should avoid creating unnecessary barriers to access. Any eligibility criteria must be clearly defined, consistently applied, and reviewed to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination policies.
26	Application	Is there a budget form to use for this grant? I don't see one on the toolkit page. Is there an average range of HRP awards? Is that range different if it's a collaborative grant? Is there an average range of HRP awards? Is that range different if it's a collaborative grant?	Within each available activity type in the application, there is a question that requests your budget information. If your project is awarded, an official budget form will be provided for submission during the award phase. 2.Is there an average range of HRP awards? Is that range different if it's a collaborative grant? At this time, we don’t have a final determination of the total state funds that will be dedicated to HRP for this funding cycle. As a result, we haven’t set a formal floor or ceiling for award amounts. However, as general guidance, we recommend that funding requests not exceed $250,000. Requests exceeding this amount may be considered, but they should include strong justification and demonstrate a significant need, impact, and organizational capacity. 3.If an organization requests Rapid Rehousing, and the person starts increasing their income and need to pay a portion, how often do they need to recertified for RR? For RRH, recertification must be done at least annually per 24 CFR 576.401(b)
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