This weekly update is targeted towards the SSVF Grantees and shared with valuable partners for awareness.        

March 17, 2023    

  

      

REGISTER: Follow-Up Call: SSVF End of Public Health Emergency Declaration and Stafford Act Flexibilities March 24, 2023, 12pm EST  

REGISTER: SSVF Data Office Hours March 17, 2023, 12pm EST   

NOTICE: SSVF Public Health Expiration     

DUE: Supplemental NOFA Communities Monthly Report Due in UDPaaS March 31, 2023 

RESOURCE: Updated SSVF Supplemental Award Frequently Asked Questions   

RESOURCE: USA Truck Transitioning Military Career Opportunities  

ANNOUNCEMENT: SSVF Spring Regional Meetings    

 

   

REGISTER: Follow-Up Call: SSVF End of Public Health Emergency Declaration and Stafford Act Flexibilities March 24, 2023, 12pm EST 

The Public Health Emergency and related Stafford Act flexibilities for SSVF are set to expire on May 11, 2023. This webinar will discuss the implications of this change and the requirement for SSVF grantees to return to normal pre-pandemic operations. The webinar will review guidance related to how temporary financial assistance, other supportive services and recertification timelines and protocol will go in effect in May. 

 

SSVF grantees are strongly encouraged to make this webinar available to ALL STAFF, particularly program managers and fiscal departments. 

 

Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5rKJDdH0So2C0HEhBQXbDg 

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.  

 

 

REGISTER: SSVF Data Office Hours March 17, 2023, 12pm EST  

The SSVF Program Office continues to host monthly SSVF Data Office Hours for SSVF Grantees and their community partners.  Our technical assistance partners with Abt Associates will continue to provide “deep dive” education and conduct live Q & A about SSVF data requirements.  These Office Hours are a great opportunity for SSVF grantees to grow their data entry and data quality skills and improve local processes.    

 

Please register using the following link: Webinar Registration - Zoom    

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.   

 

 

NOTICE: SSVF Public Health Expiration       

On January 30, 2023, the Biden Administration announced its intent to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations on May 11, 2023, related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These emergency declarations have been in place since January 31, 2020, and gave the federal government flexibility to waive or modify certain requirements in a range of areas, including SSVF. Additionally, Congress also enacted legislation- including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that provided additional flexibilities tied to one or more of these emergency declarations, and as such, they too are scheduled to expire when the emergency period expires.     

   

Furthermore, the previously provided guidance that grantees would have a 90-day grace period after the public health emergency has ended was incorrect. VA does not have authority to provide grace periods, and the public health emergency flexibilities afforded to SSVF will expire on May 11, 2023.      

    

 

DUE: Supplemental NOFA Communities Monthly Report Due in UDPaaS March 31, 2023 

All grant recipients of the FY22 Supplemental NOFA funds are required to complete a monthly report activity in UDPaaS. The February data report is due March 31, 2023, and should include any data from February 1, 2023, through February 28, 2023. If you have any questions regarding this report, please reach out to your Regional Coordinator for assistance.   

 

 

RESOURCE: Updated SSVF Supplemental Award Frequently Asked Questions   

The frequently asked questions and responses document pertaining to the SSVF Supplemental NOFA has been updated. These frequently asked questions and responses may be found on the SSVF website: About tab, under the News and Events section, and may also be accessed here.    

 

 

RESOURCE: USA Truck Transitioning Military Career Opportunities  

USA Truck has several positions available nationwide. Founded by a Veteran, USA Truck operates around a core set of values that binds Veterans together. Several opportunities are available such as: 

Operations 

Logistics 

Human Resources & Recruiting 

IT 

Maintenance 

Mechanical 

Professional Drivers 

Management 

Grantees may choose to share this with interested Veterans. For those interested in applying, visit: https://driveusatruck.com/jobs 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT: SSVF Spring Regional Meetings    

The SSVF Program Office is pleased to announce upcoming Spring 2023 In-Person SSVF Regional Meetings!    

    

These meetings will focus on using the many services and tools of SSVF to help Veterans overcome housing barriers and access sustainable permanent housing.     

    

The Regional Meetings are specifically targeted to SSVF staff who provide services directly to Veterans on a daily basis, such as case managers, housing navigators and housing stabilization specialists. This meeting is NOT designed for executive level staff unless they also play the roles described above. Grantees are allowed and encouraged to send three staff and may use those slots to send subcontractors as long as the staff represent the targeting noted above.    

    

Invitations will be sent to the assigned owner in UDPaaS.  Please begin to plan on staff attendance in order to quickly register upon receiving your invitation to these meetings. Contact your Regional Coordinator if you have any questions.

 

 

With Regards,

SSVF Program Office

 

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