Reports and Data

The Merced CoC Board is responsible for:

  • Coordinating and reviewing the HUD grant application process for the CoC, ranking proposals for submission to HUD under the annual Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) or Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), and recommending Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) applications for submission to Housing and Community Development (HCD).  This process includes defining community priorities and reviewing CoC Program applications.  The Board acts on behalf of the CoC and ensures the CoC is acting in accordance with 24 CFR §578.1 Purpose and Scope of the Interim Rule of the HEARTH Act of 2009.

  • Working closely with the designated Collaborative Applicant to fulfill responsibilities of the Continuum of Care as detailed in 24 CFR §578.7 and 24 CFR §578.9 of the HEARTH Act of 2009 Interim Rule (see Appendix A for complete list).  Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Reviewing the monitoring of HUD CoC and ESG grantees;

  • Monitoring implementations of the 10-Year Homeless Action Plan and ongoing alignment with community-wide vision, goals and strategies;

  • Overseeing planning and any necessary plan revisions within the CoC service area;

  • Actively recruiting participation from relevant organizations within the geographic area for CoC membership and its committees at least annually;

  • Ensuring transparent governance and monitoring potential conflicts of interest;

  • Delegating activities to and overseeing committees, working groups, and the alignment of a community-wide effort to end homelessness;

  • Designating the HMIS Lead to manage the HMIS system in Merced County;

  • Ensuring consultation of ESG recipients throughout planning and implementation of CoC activities;

  • Identifying and approving the Collaborative Applicant;

  • Conducting the annual point-in-time survey;

  • Other duties as designated to CoCs by State or Federal Regulations.

(Article 5.2 - Merced City and County Continuum of Care (CA-520) Governance Charter)