SECTION 7.62. EH Fund Subrecipient Application and Selection

(a) The Department will produce an Application which, if properly completed by an eligible Applicant and approved by the Department, may satisfy the Department's requirements to receive an award of funds under the EH Fund. Applicants that have an existing ESG or HHSP Contract or who have been awarded ESG or HHSP funds may be eligible to submit an abbreviated EH Fund Application if such Application is made available by the Department.

(b) Funds will be available to Applicants determined to be eligible for the EH Fund under §7.63(b)(1) of this subchapter, or as specified in a NOFA as defined in and under §7.63(b)(2) of this subchapter (relating to Availability of Funds), as applicable.

(c) Application for funds. Applicants for an award from the EH Fund must submit the following items:

(1) A complete Application including an Applicant certification of compliance with state rules, federal laws, rules, and guidance governing the EH Fund as provided in the Application;

(2) All information required under Subchapter B of this chapter (related to Homeless Housing and Services Program) to conduct a Previous Participation and Executive Award Review and Advisory Committee review;

(3) A proposed budget in the format required by the Department;

(4) Proposed performance targets in the format required by the Department; and

(5) Activity descriptions, including selection of administration under Subchapter B of this chapter (related to Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP)).

(d) Applications submitted by existing ESG or HHSP Subrecipients or awarded Applicants for ESG or HHSP, eligible activities are limited to those activities in HHSP.

(e) The Department must receive all Applications within 30 calendar days of notification of eligibility to Applicants per §7.63(b)(1) of this subchapter, or as specified in the NOFA, as applicable.

Source Note: The provisions of this §7.62 adopted to be effective July 7, 2022, 47 TexReg 3819