From:                                         SSVF

Sent:                                           Friday, January 28, 2022 7:10 AM

Subject:                                     SSVF Program Update Friday January 28, 2022

 

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

    

REGISTER: SSVF National Webinar: Rapid Resolution and Housing Problem Solving: A Re-Introduction February 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST  

UPDATED: Shallow Subsidies FAQs  

REMINDER: SSVF Monthly Repository Upload Notice     

REMINDER: SSVF Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2023 Published      

NEW: SSVF Intake Information Activity: Smart Simple  

    

  

 

REGISTER: SSVF National Webinar: Rapid Resolution and Housing Problem Solving: A Re-Introduction February 10, 2022 at 2:00pm EST  

The purpose of this webinar is to re-introduce the effectiveness of Rapid Resolution and Housing Problem Solving strategies to SSVF Grantees and VA partners. The webinar will cover the core features of Rapid Resolution services and update Grantees on VA’s expectation for ongoing Housing Problem Solving efforts, as well as other coordination opportunities that exist across VA Medical Center partners and VA Homeless Programs. All Grantees are encouraged to attend and to promote this webinar with new staff, VA partners and other local Coordinated Entry leads. 

 

Please register using the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8265592276607804688 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.   

 

 

UPDATED: Shallow Subsidies FAQs  

The SSVF Program Office is pleased to share the updated Shallow Subsidy FAQs (document attached), which reflects changes in regulations and policies from the Interim Final Rule released on November 10, 2021.  The PDF may be accessed here: Shallow_Subsidy_FAQ.pdf (va.gov) 

  

 

REMINDER: SSVF Monthly Repository Upload Notice     

Beginning in March 2022, the SSVF Monthly Upload process will include data quality checks regarding accurate and timely reporting of Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) provided to Veteran households. These checks will include additional email notifications to grantees whose uploads contain TFA amounts per household that are either too high or too low. To assist with this effort, upload periods will be adjusted as follows:     

    

Month	First Upload Due Date	Final Upload Due Date
March	Wednesday, March 2	Monday, March 7
April	Monday, April 4	Thursday, April 7
May	Tuesday, May 3	Saturday, May 7
June	Thursday, June 2	Tuesday, June 7
July	Tuesday, July 5	Thursday, July 7
August	Tuesday, August 2	Sunday, August 7
September	Friday, September 2	Wednesday, September 7
October	Monday, October 3	Friday, October 7

    

Please make sure these dates are marked on your calendars, and that data entry staff are aware of the extra scrutiny TFA data will receive in the coming calendar year.   

  

  

REMINDER: 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, SmartSimple.  VA will use the application scoring criteria as 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.       

      

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 (LOI) indicating the agency’s desire to continue program operations in FY 2023.        

      

NOTE: An email was sent on November 23, 2021, to SmartSimple account owners for those multi-year Grantees who will need to complete the LOI process.   All grants are eligible to be renewed subject to the availability of funding.        

      

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

  

  

NEW: SSVF Intake Information Activity: Smart Simple  

In an effort to ensure that the SSVF Program Office has the most up to date intake email and phone number for your organization, we are asking all Grantees to complete the Intake Information Activity NLT January 28, 2022.  This information will be updated to our website which is used by Veterans and providers to locate SSVF Grantees.  It is imperative that you keep this information up to date, therefore, you can request this activity in Smart Simple and provide updated information for changes in the future.  Please follow the instructions that were sent out by your Regional Coordinator.   

  

  

With Regards,   

SSVF Program Office   

    

   

Website: www.va.gov/homeless/ssvf   

    

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: 1-877-424-3838    

Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255