Announcements
Annual National Homeless Memorial Vigils
The 12th Annual National Homeless Memorial Vigil was held in person on December 21, 2022. Prior years' virtual event videos are available for viewing on our Reports and Publications page, under the "Videos" heading.
Funding Opportunities
The items below include Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Requests for Proposal (RFPs). Eligible non-profit organizations, for-profit developers, and government agencies are invited to apply for competitive funding for eligible projects and programs. Applications are currently being accepted for the following:
Public Facilities and Infrastructure Project Funding
Snohomish County announces the availability of an estimated an estimated $1,061,852 in funds for public facilities and infrastructure projects. Funding is available under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Funds may be used for projects that principally benefit low-and-moderate income households. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday January 20, 2023. Application materials are available on the Applications for Available Funds web page.
East County Coordinated Entry Navigation Services
Snohomish County announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) for East County Coordinated Entry Navigation Services. This service is funded by the Ending Homelessness Program (EHP). Applications are due by 4:00 pm, Thursday, December 31, 2020. Additional information and the application is available on the East County Coordinated Entry RFP page.
Public Comment Periods and Public Hearings
“NEW” Proposed Substantial Amendments - Open for Public Comment.
Snohomish County is seeking public review and comment on proposed substantial amendments to the 2019 and 2022 Annual Action Plans through May 24, 2023. All interested persons, organizations, and local governments are encouraged to review and comment.
For more information and to view the proposed amendment please visit:
https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/5645/Consolidated-Plan-for-2020-2024
“NEW” Proposed Substantial Amendment - Open for Public Comment.
Snohomish County is seeking public review and comment on a proposed substantial amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan through May 18, 2023. All interested persons, organizations, and local governments are encouraged to review and comment.
For more information and to view the proposed amendment please visit:
https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/5645/Consolidated-Plan-for-2020-2024
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2023 Draft Annual Action Plan is Open for Public Comment
Snohomish County is seeking public review and comment on the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan through April 24, 2023. A virtual public hearing will be held on April 6, 2023. All interested persons, organizations, and local governments are encouraged to review and comment. For more information please visit the Consolidated Plan for 2020-2024 web page.
Public Hearings on Community Needs and Program Performance
Snohomish County announces two virtual public hearings related to the planning process for the 2023 program year for affordable housing and community development needs and on program performance for the 2021 program year. All interested persons, organizations, and local governments are encouraged to participate. The hearings will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. For more information please visit the Consolidated-Plan-for-2020-2024 web page.
Request for Input - How to Best Use HOME America Rescue Plan Funds
Snohomish County will be receiving $7,295,083 in HOME Investment Partnership Program funds from the American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP). HOME-ARP provides funding to assist individuals or households who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations, by providing housing, rental assistance, supportive services, and non-congregate shelter, with the goal of reducing homelessness and increasing housing stability. These funds must be spent by September 30, 2030. Please help by completing this Survey to identify the best use of HOME-ARP funds to address eligible needs within our community. The survey will be open until August 5, 2022.
Public Meetings
Partnership to End Homelessness Board Information and Meeting Schedule.
Historically, the Homeless Policy Task Force Coordinating Committee (HPTF CC) and the Investing in Families Strategic Advisory Committee (SACC) functioned as separate bodies to fulfill the needs of our community around issues of homelessness and poverty. On August 29, 2013, the two bodies agreed to merge and function under one new governance structure. To facilitate the transition to one governing body, the current members of both bodies were appointed to an Interim Board charged with creating a governance charter over the course of three meetings and several committees. On December 19, 2013, the new governance charter and name of the board were ratified.
More information is available on the Partnership to End Homelessness Board webpage.