From:                                         SSVF

Sent:                                           Friday, November 26, 2021 11:25 AM

Subject:                                     SSVF Program Update Friday November 26, 2021

Attachments:                          Homeless Programs Disposable iPhones – Veteran Brochure.pdf; VA Video Connect - iOS User Guide.pdf; VHA Homeless Program Disposable Phone User Agreement.pdf; VA Homeless Programs Disposable Smartphone Initiative Tracker.xlsx

 

 

NOTE:This weekly update is targeted towards the SSVF Granteesand alsoshared with valuable partners for awareness.     

       

TOPICS:       

ANNOUNCEMENT: SSVF Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2023 Published

UPATE: Homeless Programs Disposable Smartphone Initiative

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT:  SSVF Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2023 Published

 

The SSVF Program Office and VA are pleased to announce the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) published in the Federal Register.  This NOFO for supportive services grants provides funding opportunities to new and existing grants.  This NOFO is competitive, and applicants are urged to closely review the NOFO and associated training available on the SSVF website: Homeless Veterans | Core Concepts (va.gov)

 

Applicants are required to apply online via SSVF's grants management system, Smart Simple.  VA will use the application scoring criteria are described in 38 CFR 62.21, 62.22, and 62.24 and 62.25 for renewal applicants.  Awards are for services to begin October 1, 2023.

 

Applications are due no later than February 7, 2022 at 4 pm EST.  Please contact ssvf@va.gov if you have questions.

 

Those SSVF programs with multi-year awards (Priority 1) that are not required to submit a renewal application this year, must submit a Letter of Intent indicating the agency’s desire to continue program operations in FY 2023.  Multi-year Grantees submitting a Letter of Intent will also be required to provide proof of continued accreditation, a FY 2023 budget (Application Exhibits I-II), Executive Director Certification of Community Planning, a Continuum of Care (CoC) Reference Sheet, and a CoC letter of support.  The CoC letter must contain details described in the NOFO.  All grants are eligible to be renewed subject to the availability of funding. 

 

NOTE: An additional email for those with multi-year awards was sent November 23, 2021.

 

 

 

UPATE: Homeless Programs Disposable Smartphone Initiative

 

The SSVF Program Office, in partnership with the Homeless Programs Disposable Smartphone Initiative, is pleased to announce over 100 SSVF Grantees have taken advantage of this opportunity.  You will find attached to today’s program update, additional documentation for Grantees who will be receiving these phones for distribution to Veterans.  Proper guidance should be followed regarding the tracking and distribution of phones.  Please also keep in mind that these phones are approved only for use with Veterans and cannot be disseminated to family or other household members. 

 

NOTE: The first 2 rounds of smartphone shipments have started, and further distribution will be quick to follow. 

 

 

With Regards,       

SSVF Program Office