D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-2562

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 29-2562 - LGBTQ HOMELESS YOUTH SHELTER BED GRANT PROGRAM

2562.1

In accordance with Section 28(c) of the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005, effective October 22, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-35; D.C. Official Code § 4-755.01(c)) (HSRA), as amended, a minimum of ten (10) beds shall be maintained for LGBTQ homeless youth through a two (2)-year grant program to establish and maintain facilities for these beds.

2562.2

All grants awarded under this section shall be issued in accordance with the Grant Administration Act of 2013, effective December 24, 2013 (D.C. Law 20-61; D.C. Official Code §§ 1-328.11, et seq.), as amended.

2562.3

LGBTQ-identified homeless youth shall have priority preference for the beds established through the two (2)-year grant program.

2562.4

If beds are not in use by an LGBTQ-identified homeless youth, they may be filled by a non-LGBTQ-identified homeless youth until an LGBTQ-identified homeless youth presents the need for a bed and the non-LGBTQ-identified homeless youth has been transferred pursuant to §2521.2.

2562.5

Eligibility criteria for the grant program shall include but not be limited to the following:

(a) Be community organizations based in the District;

(b) Have expertise in systems of care for LGBTQ homeless youth; and

(c) Establish or maintain facilities through these grants that protect the safety of LGBTQ homeless youth through facilities that are specifically for LGBTQ youth and separate from any existing homeless services for the general population.

2562.6

Prior to award of grant funding and in accordance with §2562.2, the Department or its designee shall issue a Request for Application (RFA) and Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) through the District's Office of Partnerships and Grant Services for the two (2)-year grant program.

2562.7

The RFA for the two (2)-year grant program shall include but not be limited to information regarding the following:

(a) The Funding Opportunity Title;

(b) The Funding Opportunity Number;

(c) The target population of the grant program;

(d) Eligible organizations/entities for grant awards;

(e) The award period;

(f) The grant award amount or amounts;

(g) The use of grant funds;

(h) The point of contact for additional information and updates regarding the application process; and,

(i) The deadline date for applications.

2562.8

Subsequent to announcement and issuance of the RFA and in accordance with §2562.2, the Department or its designee shall host a pre-application conference to inform applicants about the application process for the two (2)-year grant program.

2562.9

At least thirty percent (30%) of the grant funding shall be allocated to support proposals received for social innovation and other demonstration projects that may address the needs of this population with new, promising prevention and service-delivery models; provided that the number of beds established for LGBTQ youth is no lower than ten (10).

2562.10

This section shall be repealed if the Interagency Council on Homelessness determines that the needs of LGBTQ homeless youth are being met at a rate equal to or higher than the needs of homeless youth in the general population of the District of Columbia pursuant to Section 5 (b-1) of the HSRA (D.C. Official Code § 4-752.02 (b-1)).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-2562

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10215 (8/5/2016)