COC COMPETITION MA-505 RFP is NOW AVAILABLE!
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, the Bristol County Continuum of Care (BCCC), acting through the City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing & Community Development (it’s Collaborative Applicant), issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) that includes both instructions and application forms for New/DV Bonus and Renewal projects 2024 COC Program funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The RFP and competition applications are available in fillable format here: COC RFP 2024. Application deadline is Friday, August 30, 2024 at 12 noon as further detailed in the RFP.
The linked RFP includes an application for renewal projects as well as new projects (those available through permanent housing bonus and DV bonus funding). For those wanting to separate out the application from the RFP and instructions:
- A fillable format application for renewal projects is available here: RENEWAL APPLICATION.2024
- A fillable format application only for new and DV bonus projects is available here: NEW and DV BONUS APPLICATION.2024
This funding arises from HUD’s issuance of its 2024 CoC NOFO which is available here: HUD COC NOFO 2024
The CoC strongly encourages those from tribal organizations as well as those who work closely with historically marginalized communities to apply for this funding. This competition is open to ALL eligible applicants; one need not have previously applied to participate and submit an application.
Please contact Jennifer Clarke, AICP, Deputy Director, New Bedford Office of Housing & Community Development at Jennifer.Clarke@newbedford-ma.gov with any questions.
