Before Starting the CoC Application
You must submit all three of the following parts  in order for us to consider your Consolidated
Application complete:
 1. the CoC Application,
 2. the CoC Priority Listing, and
 3. all the CoC’s project applications that were either approved and ranked, or rejected.
  As the Collaborative Applicant, you are responsible for reviewing the following:
 1. The FY 2023 CoC Program Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific
application and program requirements.
 2. The FY 2023 CoC Application Detailed Instructions which provide additional information and
guidance for completing the application.
 3. All information provided to ensure it is correct and current.
 4. Responses provided by project applicants in their Project Applications.
 5. The application to ensure all documentation, including attachment are provided.
  Your CoC Must Approve the Consolidated Application before You Submit It
 - 24 CFR 578.9 requires you to compile and submit the CoC Consolidated Application for the FY
2023 CoC Program Competition on behalf of your CoC.
 - 24 CFR 578.9(b) requires you to obtain approval from your CoC before you submit the
Consolidated Application into e-snaps.
  Answering Multi-Part Narrative Questions
 Many questions require you to address multiple elements in a single text box.  Number your
responses to correspond with multi-element questions using the same numbers in the question.
This will help you organize your responses to ensure they are complete and help us to review
and score your responses.
  Attachments
 Questions requiring attachments to receive points state, “You Must Upload an Attachment to the
4B. Attachments Screen.” Only upload documents responsive to the questions posed–including
other material slows down the review process, which ultimately slows down the funding process.
Include a cover page with the attachment name.
 - Attachments must match the questions they are associated with–if we do not award points for
evidence you upload and associate with the wrong question, this is not a valid reason for you to
appeal HUD’s funding determination.
 - We must be able to read the date and time on attachments requiring system-generated dates
and times, (e.g., a screenshot displaying the time and date of the public posting using your
desktop calendar; screenshot of a webpage that indicates date and time).
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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1A. Continuum of Care (CoC) Identification
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
1A-1. CoC Name and Number:
VI-500 - Virgin Islands CoC
1A-2. Collaborative Applicant Name:
Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority
1A-3. CoC Designation:
CA
1A-4. HMIS Lead:
Meeting the Needs of Our Community, Inc.
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1B. Coordination and Engagement–Inclusive
Structure and Participation
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
1B-1. Inclusive Structure and Participation–Participation in Coordinated Entry.
NOFO Sections V.B.1.a.(1), V.B.1.e., V.B.1f., and V.B.1.p.
In the chart below for the period from May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023:
1. select yes or no in the chart below if the entity listed participates in CoC meetings,
voted–including selecting CoC Board members, and participated in your CoC’s coordinated entry
system; or
2. select Nonexistent if the organization does not exist in your CoC’s geographic area:
Organization/Person
Participated
 in CoC
 Meetings
Voted, Including
Electing CoC Board
Members
Participated in
CoC's Coordinated
Entry System
1. Affordable Housing Developer(s)
Yes
No
No
2. CDBG/HOME/ESG Entitlement Jurisdiction
Yes
Yes
Yes
3. Disability Advocates
No
No
No
4. Disability Service Organizations
No
No
No
5. EMS/Crisis Response Team(s)
No
No
No
6. Homeless or Formerly Homeless Persons
Yes
Yes
No
7. Hospital(s)
No
No
No
8. Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) (Tribal
Organizations)
Nonexistent
No
No
9. Law Enforcement
No
No
No
10. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBTQ+) Advocates
Yes
Yes
No
11. LGBTQ+ Service Organizations
Nonexistent
No
No
12. Local Government Staff/Officials
Yes
Yes
Yes
13. Local Jail(s)
Yes
No
No
14. Mental Health Service Organizations
Yes
Yes
No
15. Mental Illness Advocates
No
No
No
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Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
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16. Organizations led by and serving Black, Brown, Indigenous and other
People of Color
Yes
Yes
Yes
17. Organizations led by and serving LGBTQ+ persons
Yes
Yes
Yes
18. Organizations led by and serving people with disabilities
No
No
No
19. Other homeless subpopulation advocates
Yes
No
No
20. Public Housing Authorities
No
No
Yes
21. School Administrators/Homeless Liaisons
No
No
No
22. Street Outreach Team(s)
Yes
Yes
Yes
23. Substance Abuse Advocates
Nonexistent
No
No
24. Substance Abuse Service Organizations
Yes
Yes
No
25. Agencies Serving Survivors of Human Trafficking
Yes
Yes
No
26. Victim Service Providers
Yes
Yes
No
27. Domestic Violence Advocates
Yes
Yes
No
28. Other Victim Service Organizations
Nonexistent
No
No
29. State Domestic Violence Coalition
Yes
Yes
No
30. State Sexual Assault Coalition
Yes
Yes
No
31. Youth Advocates
Nonexistent
No
No
32. Youth Homeless Organizations
Nonexistent
No
No
33. Youth Service Providers
Nonexistent
No
No
Other: (limit 50 characters)
34. Federally Qualified Health Center
Yes
Yes
No
35.
1B-2. Open Invitation for New Members.
NOFO Section V.B.1.a.(2)
Describe in the field below how your CoC:
1. communicated a transparent invitation process annually (e.g., communicated to the public on the
CoC’s website) to solicit new members to join the CoC;
2. ensured effective communication and access for persons with disabilities, including the availability
of accessible electronic formats; and
3. invited organizations serving culturally specific communities experiencing homelessness in the
geographic area to address equity (e.g., Black, Latino, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and persons with
disabilities).
(limit 2,500 characters)
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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The VICoC serves the entire Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Territory's
population is diverse with the majority being persons of color.  Many of the
Territory's residents identify as Hispanic (Latino).  The CoC's membership is
reasonably representative of the cultural diversity of the community and of those
individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness
in the Territory.  The CoC's membership also represents the broad spectrum of
individuals and organizations that have an interest in preventing/ending
homelessness across the Territory.
Increasing participation in the CoC - particularly to include representation of law
enforcement, hospitals, and the local PHA - continues to be a priority goal of the
VICoC. (Some of these previously participated but waned with staff turnover).
The CoC's primary strategy for addressing equity is by inviting/encouraging
organizations that have an interest in preventing/ending homelessness or that
serve as advocates for subpopulations disproportionately represented among
the homeless to become active, participating members of the CoC. During the
period, members of the Re-entry Group (which includes officials of the local
Bureau of Corrections as well as other inmate advocates) joined the CoC.
1B-3. CoC’s Strategy to Solicit/Consider Opinions on Preventing and Ending Homelessness.
NOFO Section V.B.1.a.(3)
Describe in the field below how your CoC:
1. solicited and considered opinions from a broad array of organizations and individuals that have
knowledge of homelessness, or an interest in preventing and ending homelessness;
2. communicated information during public meetings or other forums your CoC uses to solicit public
information;
3. ensured effective communication and access for persons with disabilities, including the availability
of accessible electronic formats; and
4. took into consideration information gathered in public meetings or forums to address
improvements or new approaches to preventing and ending homelessness.
(limit 2,500 characters)
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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The CoC's membership represents the broad spectrum of individuals and
organizations that have an interest in preventing/ending homelessness across
the Territory. The CoC's membership consists of organizations that have an
interest in preventing/ending homelessness or that serve as advocates for
subpopulations disproportionately represented among the homeless to become
active, participating members of the CoC. The CoC's quarterly general
membership meetings provide an opportunity for open discussion of issues,
challenges, and ideas for addressing homelessness.
The CoC is also represented on the Territory's Inter-Agency Council on
Homelessness (IACH) which brings together public, non-profit, and community
organizations to develop strategies regarding homelessness and to recommend
public policy to both the executive and legislative branches of local government.
The VICoC's Collaborative Applicant, the VI Housing Finance Authority
(VIHFA), administers various HUD CPD programs - to include CDBG-
Entitlement, and ESG  - on behalf of the Territory. In that capacity, VIHFA works
closely with the various non-profit homeless service providers across the
Territory.  The VIHFA will also administer the HOME-ARP Program for the
Territory. In conjunction with the development of the jurisdiction's HOME-ARP
Plan earlier this year, the VIHFA engaged a host of social service provider
agencies serving homeless and other vulnerable populations disproportionately
represented among the homeless to solicit information about needs, systemic
issues, and strategies for preventing and ending homelessness. A public
hearing was also held to present the draft plan and solicit additional opinions
about the proposed use of funds to prevent/end homelessness among the
vulnerable populations.
1B-4. Public Notification for Proposals from Organizations Not Previously Awarded CoC Program
Funding.
NOFO Section V.B.1.a.(4)
Describe in the field below how your CoC notified the public:
1. that your CoC will consider project applications from organizations that have not previously
received CoC Program funding;
2. about how project applicants must submit their project applications–the process;
3. about how your CoC would determine which project applications it would submit to HUD for
funding; and
4. ensured effective communication and access for persons with disabilities, including the availability
of accessible electronic formats.
(limit 2,500 characters)
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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For the past several funding cycles, the VICOC has been restricted to renewal
applications. The VICoC has not utilized reallocation as a strategy; as such, it
has not been necessary to solicit for applications from organizations that have
not previously received CoC Program funding. The VICoC looks forward to
improving its scores with the end goal of earning the opportunity to submit
applications for new projects in the next funding cycle.  Once the VICoC is able
to accept new project applications, the CoC will publish notices in local media of
general circulation - which notices will solicit proposals, outline the application
process and the scoring criteria that will be used to determine which projects
will be recommended for funding.
For the current application cycle, the information was shared with the CoC
membership at the general meeting.
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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1C. Coordination and Engagement
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
1C-1. Coordination with Federal, State, Local, Private, and Other Organizations.
NOFO Section V.B.1.b.
In the chart below:
1. select yes or no for entities listed that are included in your CoC’s coordination, planning, and
operations of projects that serve individuals, families, unaccompanied youth, persons who are
fleeing domestic violence who are experiencing homelessness, or those at risk of homelessness;
or
2. select Nonexistent if the organization does not exist within your CoC’s geographic area.
Entities or Organizations Your CoC Coordinates with for Planning or Operations of Projects
Coordinates with the
Planning or Operations
of Projects?
1. Funding Collaboratives
Nonexistent
2. Head Start Program
No
3. Housing and services programs funded through Local Government
Yes
4. Housing and services programs funded through other Federal Resources (non-CoC)
Yes
5. Housing and services programs funded through private entities, including Foundations
No
6. Housing and services programs funded through State Government
Nonexistent
7. Housing and services programs funded through U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
No
8. Housing and services programs funded through U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
No
9. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
No
10. Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) (Tribal Organizations)
Nonexistent
11. Organizations led by and serving Black, Brown, Indigenous and other People of Color
Yes
12. Organizations led by and serving LGBTQ+ persons
No
13. Organizations led by and serving people with disabilities
No
14. Private Foundations
No
15. Public Housing Authorities
No
16. Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY)
Nonexistent
17. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
No
Other:(limit 50 characters)
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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18.
1C-2. CoC Consultation with ESG Program Recipients.
NOFO Section V.B.1.b.
Describe in the field below how your CoC:
1. consulted with ESG Program recipients in planning and allocating ESG Program funds;
2. participated in evaluating and reporting performance of ESG Program recipients and
subrecipients;
3. provided Point-in-Time (PIT) count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC) data to the Consolidated
Plan jurisdictions within its geographic area; and
4. provided information to Consolidated Plan Jurisdictions to address homelessness within your
CoC’s geographic area so it could be addressed in the Consolidated Plan update.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The collaboration between the ViCoC and the ESG recipient is very close.  This
is due to the fact that the CoC's Collaborative Applicant, Virgin Islands Housing
Finance Authority (VIHFA)  is also the ESG recipient for the Territory.  Another
factor which facilitates consultation with ESG is the fact that all current ESG (as
well as ESG-CV) subrecipients are active participants in the CoC.
The VIHFA is also the agency tasked with the development of the Territory's
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans.  The fact that VIHFA is also the
Collaborative Applicant ensures the sharing of PIT and HIC data critical to the
coordination of strategies toward effectively addressing homelessness.
The consultation between the CoC and the ESG recipient is reciprocated as the
ESG recipient is represented on the Evaluation Committee that reviews
applications for CoC grant funding.  VIHFA has incorporated consultation with
the CoC in its written standards for ESG.  Areas of consultation include, but are
not limited to , determining priorities for the allocation of ESG funds, evaluating
the outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and developing
policies and procedures for HMIS. This consultation is also intended to foster
increased coordination among ESG, CoC and other HUD entitlement programs
available to the Territory - such as CDBG- that can be employed as funding
sources to address the issue of homelessness.
1C-3.
Ensuring Families are not Separated.
NOFO Section V.B.1.c.
Select yes or no in the chart below to indicate how your CoC ensures emergency shelter,
transitional housing, and permanent housing (PSH and RRH) do not deny admission or separate
family members regardless of each family member’s self-reported sexual orientation and gender
identity:
1. Conducted mandatory training for all CoC- and ESG-funded service providers to ensure families are not
separated.
No
2. Conducted optional training for all CoC- and ESG-funded service providers to ensure families are not
separated.
No
3. Worked with ESG recipient(s) to adopt uniform anti-discrimination policies for all subrecipients.
No
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4. Worked with ESG recipient(s) to identify both CoC- and ESG-funded facilities within your CoC’s geographic
area that might be out of compliance and took steps to work directly with those facilities to bring them into
compliance.
No
5. Sought assistance from HUD by submitting questions or requesting technical assistance to resolve
noncompliance by service providers.
No
1C-4. CoC Collaboration Related to Children and Youth–SEAs, LEAs, School Districts.
NOFO Section V.B.1.d.
Select yes or no in the chart below to indicate the entities your CoC collaborates with:
1. Youth Education Provider
No
2. State Education Agency (SEA)
No
3. Local Education Agency (LEA)
No
4. School Districts
No
1C-4a. Formal Partnerships with Youth Education Providers, SEAs, LEAs, School Districts.
NOFO Section V.B.1.d.
Describe in the field below the formal partnerships your CoC has with at least one of the entities
where you responded yes in question 1C-4.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The VICoC has not collaborated with education providers within the jurisdiction.
(It should be noted that, according to the data reported by the annual homeless
counts over the past years, the number of homeless families with school-aged
children/youth is virtually non-existent).
1C-4b. Informing Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness about Eligibility for Educational
Services.
NOFO Section V.B.1.d.
Describe in the field below written policies and procedures your CoC uses to inform individuals
and families who become homeless of their eligibility for educational services.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The CoC has not formally adopted written policies and procedures around
informing individuals and families who become homeless of their eligibility for
educational services. Individuals and families who are homeless, or at-risk of
becoming homeless, typically are also receiving case management services
from other entities outside the CoC - such as the Division of Children, Youth,
and Families within the local Department of Human Services. Enrollment of
minor children in appropriate educational services is typically among the
linkages to care arranged by the case management providers.
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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1C-4c. Written/Formal Agreements or Partnerships with Early Childhood Services Providers.
NOFO Section V.B.1.d.
Select yes or no in the chart below to indicate whether your CoC has written formal agreements or
partnerships with the listed providers of early childhood services:
MOU/MOA
Other Formal Agreement
1. Birth to 3 years
No
No
2. Child Care and Development Fund
No
No
3. Early Childhood Providers
No
No
4. Early Head Start
No
No
5. Federal Home Visiting Program–(including Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home
and Visiting or MIECHV)
No
No
6. Head Start
No
No
7. Healthy Start
No
No
8. Public Pre-K
No
No
9. Tribal Home Visiting Program
No
No
Other (limit 150 characters)
10. Note:  A number of the listed programs are not available in the VI
1C-5. Addressing Needs of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors–Collaboration
with Federally Funded Programs and Victim Service Providers.
NOFO Section V.B.1.e.
In the chart below select yes or no for the organizations your CoC collaborates with:
Organizations
1. state domestic violence coalitions
Yes
2. state sexual assault coalitions
Yes
3. other organizations that help this population
Yes
1C-5a. Collaboration with Federally Funded Programs and Victim Service Providers to Address Needs of
Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors.
NOFO Section V.B.1.e.
Describe in the field below how your CoC regularly collaborates with organizations indicated in
Question 1C-5 to:
1. update CoC-wide policies; and
2. ensure all housing and services provided in the CoC’s geographic area are trauma-informed and
can meet the needs of survivors.
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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(limit 2,500 characters)
The two local non-profits that are victim service providers serve survivors of
domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human
trafficking. Both organizations are active members of the CoC and regularly
participate in meetings, elections, and policy discussions. In addition, the local
domestic violence and sexual assault council (DVSAC) is also a participating
member of the CoC. A representative of one of the victim service provider
agencies also sits on the CoC Board and the CES sub-committee. These
various involvements help ensure that the perspective of trauma-informed care
is reflected in the CoC-wide policies.
One of the mentioned victim service provider agencies provides training to first-
responder agencies, social service agencies, and others - to include many of
the CoC member agencies (which includes ESG-funded agencies) upon
request at no cost. These trainings focus on trauma-informed, victim-centered
care -to include referrals to VSP agencies with the client's consent.
As part of the operationalization of the formal Territorial Coordinated Entry
System, the CoC will enter into a formal Memorandum of Understanding with a
victim service provider agency to provide training on best practices regarding
trauma-informed care in serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault,
dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking.
1C-5b. Coordinated Annual Training on Best Practices to Address the Needs of Domestic Violence,
Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors.
NOFO Section V.B.1.e.
Describe in the field below how your CoC coordinates to provide training for:
1. project staff that addresses best practices (e.g., trauma-informed, victim-centered) on safety and
planning protocols in serving survivors of domestic violence and indicate the frequency of the
training in your response (e.g., monthly, semi-annually); and
2. Coordinated Entry staff that addresses best practices (e.g., trauma informed care) on safety and
planning protocols in serving survivors of domestic violence and indicate the frequency of the
training in your response (e.g., monthly, semi-annually).
(limit 2,500 characters)
One of the mentioned victim service provider agencies provides training to first-
responder agencies, social service agencies, and others - to include many of
the CoC member agencies (which includes ESG-funded agencies) upon
request at no cost. Through these services, staff at many social service
agencies have been trained on trauma-informed, victim-centered care - to
include referrals to victim service providers with the client's consent.
 The CoC recognizes that the VSP agencies are the subject- matter experts in
this area and thus, as part of the operationalization of the formal Territorial
Coordinated Entry System, the CoC will enter into a formal Memorandum of
Understanding with the victim service provider agency to provide training on
best practices regarding trauma-informed care in serving survivors of domestic
violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking.
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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1C-5c. Implemented Safety Planning, Confidentiality Protocols in Your CoC’s Coordinated Entry to
Address the Needs of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
Survivors.
NOFO Section V.B.1.e.
Describe in the field below how your CoC’s coordinated entry includes:
1. safety planning protocols; and
2. confidentiality protocols.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The Territory's coordinated entry system has not been fully implemented;
however, the protocols which are under development are centered around
trauma-informed care.  The safety planning protocols include meeting with
clients in safe spaces that afford privacy to allow persons to discuss sensitive
information or safety concerns in a confidential setting.  Confidentiality protocols
that have been included in the draft policies include ensuring that sensitive
information is kept secured and that only those persons who need access to
client's file have access.
If, during engagement with an outreach worker, or social service worker, an
individual discloses that he/she is a victim of DV, dating violence, sexual
assault, or stalking, a referral will be made to a victim service provider.
1C-5d. Used De-identified Aggregate Data to Address the Needs of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,
Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors.
NOFO Section V.B.1.e.
Describe in the field below:
1. the de-identified aggregate data source(s) your CoC used for data on survivors of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and
2. how your CoC uses the de-identified aggregate data described in element 1 of this question to
evaluate how to best meet the specialized needs related to domestic violence and homelessness.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The implementation of the use of a comparable database by the victim service
provider agencies has been accomplished.  The de-identified aggregate data
will enable a better understanding of the needs of survivors and challenges of
addressing homelessness among this subpopulation.
The CoC also utilizes basic data obtained from the victim service provider
agencies to assess the scope of community needs. It is anticipated that the
CoC will continue to rely on this to supplement data provided via the
comparable database.
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1C-5e. Implemented Emergency Transfer Plan Policies and Procedures for Domestic Violence, Dating
Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Survivors.
NOFO Section V.B.1.e.
Describe in the field below how your CoC communicates to all individuals and families seeking or
receiving CoC Program assistance:
1. whether your CoC has policies and procedures that include an emergency transfer plan;
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2. the process for individuals and families to request an emergency transfer; and
3. the process your CoC uses to respond to individuals’ and families’ emergency transfer requests.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The CoC is currently working to update both CoC and ESG policies to include
the emergency transfer plan policies and procedures. A key objective will be to
ensure that the process for requesting an emergency transfer is clear, simple,
and consistent with best practices (trauma-informed, victim-centered care) for
safety protocols for victims (survivors) of domestic violence.
1C-5f. Access to Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and
Stalking.
NOFO Section V.B.1.e.
Describe in the field below how your CoC:
1. ensures that survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking have safe
access to all of the housing and services available within the CoC’s geographic area; and
2. proactively identifies systemic barriers within your homeless response system that create barriers
to safely house and provide services to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual
assault, or stalking.
(limit 2,500 characters)
In the design of the Territory's Coordinated Entry System, DV service provider
agencies have been designated as CES access points; however, DV clients
may access the system from any access point. The CoC protocol includes a
separate, confidential process for individuals/families who are fleeing, or
attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or stalking
and self-identified survivors who are seeking shelter or services through non-
victim service provider agencies. This process will provide for the highest level
of confidentiality and safety of DV clients while ensuring that they receive
identical opportunities for accessing housing and services as non-victim clients.
The CoC's protocol includes a provision that prohibits denial/restriction of
access to the Coordinated Entry process by virtue of being a DV client.
1C-5g. Ensuring Survivors With a Range of Lived Expertise Participate in Developing CoC-Wide Policy
and Programs.
NOFO Section V.B.1.e.
Describe in the field below how your CoC:
1. ensured survivors with a range of lived expertise are involved in the development of your CoC-
wide policy and programs; and
2. accounted for the unique and complex needs of survivors.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Presently, no survivors with a range of lived experience have participated in the
development of the CoC-wide policy and programs; however, the unique and
complex needs of survivors are reflected in the policies and programs.  This has
been accomplished through the strong representation of victim service
providers in the CoC and on the sub-committees that have been working to
develop CES policy.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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1C-6.
Addressing the Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+–Anti-Discrimination
Policy and Training.
NOFO Section V.B.1.f.
1. Did your CoC implement a written CoC-wide anti-discrimination policy ensuring that LGBTQ+ individuals and
families receive supportive services, shelter, and housing free from discrimination?
No
2. Did your CoC conduct annual CoC-wide training with providers on how to effectively implement the Equal Access
to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity (Equal Access Final Rule)?
No
3. Did your CoC conduct annual CoC-wide training with providers on how to effectively implement Equal Access in
Accordance With an Individual's Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs  (Gender
Identity Final Rule)?
No
1C-6a. Anti-Discrimination Policy–Updating Policies–Assisting Providers–Evaluating
Compliance–Addressing Noncompliance.
NOFO Section V.B.1.f.
Describe in the field below:
1. how your CoC regularly collaborates with LGBTQ+ and other organizations to update its CoC-
wide anti-discrimination policy, as necessary to ensure all housing and services provided in the
CoC are trauma-informed and able to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and families;
2. how your CoC assisted housing and services providers in developing project-level anti-
discrimination policies that are consistent with the CoC-wide anti-discrimination policy;
3. your CoC’s process for evaluating compliance with your CoC’s anti-discrimination policies; and
4. your CoC’s process for addressing noncompliance with your CoC’s anti-discrimination policies.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The VICoC's Governance Charter includes general anti-discrimination
language; however, VICoC has not formally updated a separate, system-wide
anti-discrimination policy relative to LGBTQ+ individuals and families. The CoC
is aware that several CoC member agencies have proactively adopted such
policies on a project- and agency-wide level ahead of formal action by the CoC.
1C-7. Public Housing Agencies within Your CoC’s Geographic Area–New Admissions–General/Limited
Preference–Moving On Strategy.
NOFO Section V.B.1.g.
You must upload the PHA Homeless Preference\PHA Moving On Preference attachment(s) to the
4B. Attachments Screen.
Enter information in the chart below for the two largest PHAs highlighted in gray on the current
CoC-PHA Crosswalk Report or the two PHAs your CoC has a working relationship with–if there is
only one PHA in your CoC’s geographic area, provide information on the one:
Public Housing Agency Name
Enter the Percent of New Admissions into Public
Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Program
During FY 2022 who were experiencing
homelessness at entry
Does the PHA have a
General or Limited
Homeless Preference?
Does the PHA have a
Preference for current
PSH program
participants no longer
needing intensive
supportive services,
e.g., Moving On?
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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Virgin Islands Housing Authority
Yes-Public Housing
No
N/A; only 1 PHA serves the Territory
You must enter information for at least 1 row in question 1C-7.
1C-7a. Written Policies on Homeless Admission Preferences with PHAs.
NOFO Section V.B.1.g.
Describe in the field below:
1. steps your CoC has taken, with the two largest PHAs within your CoC’s geographic area or the
two PHAs your CoC has working relationships with, to adopt a homeless admission preference–if
your CoC only has one PHA within its geographic area, you may respond for the one; or
2. state that your CoC  has not worked with the PHAs in its geographic area to adopt a homeless
admission preference.
(limit 2,500 characters)
There is only one public housing agency (PHA) within the CoC's geographic
area. VIHA, the local PHA, has a limited homeless preference in its written
admission policy for public housing; however, there is no parallel preference for
the regular Housing Choice Voucher program. The CoC has long advocated for
the adoption of a general homeless admission preference for both programs;
however, that has not been adopted.  Most recently, the CoC has developed a
formal letter to the PHA requesting the adoption of the homeless preference for
the HCV program and also urging the PHA to implement policy changes
recommended by HUD to reduce barriers for persons with criminal records.
VIHA 's housing stock in the St. Thomas/St. John district suffered heavy losses
during the devastation of the 2017 hurricanes; to date, the housing stock has
not been restored. Due to the shortage of units, VIHA's ability to admit new
residents has been limited.
The CoC recognizes that a key concern for VIHA relative to adoption of a
general homeless preference is that many of the Territory's chronic homeless
persons have co-occurring mental illness and, without the guarantee of critical
wrap-around services, the PHA is apparently reluctant to proceed with a general
homeless preference.
The jurisdiction has been approved for twenty (20) Emergency Housing
Vouchers (EHV) - which vouchers are dedicated for homeless. The required
collaboration between the CoC and the PHA for administration of the EHV
Program as prescribed has fostered a closer working relationship between the
CoC and VIHA. The CoC has referred more than 20 clients for the EHV
program; as of this writing, the dashboard reflects that 9 households have been
assisted under EHV; however, the documentation available to the CoC shows
that 17 households have been issued vouchers.
1C-7b. Moving On Strategy with Affordable Housing Providers.
Not Scored–For Information Only
Select yes or no in the chart below to indicate affordable housing providers in your CoC’s
jurisdiction that your recipients use to move program participants to other subsidized housing:
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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1. Multifamily assisted housing owners
No
2. PHA
Yes
3. Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developments
No
4. Local low-income housing programs
No
Other (limit 150 characters)
5.
1C-7c. Include Units from PHA Administered Programs in Your CoC’s Coordinated Entry.
NOFO Section V.B.1.g.
In the chart below, indicate if your CoC includes units from the following PHA programs in your
CoC’s coordinated entry process:
1. Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV)
Yes
2. Family Unification Program (FUP)
No
3. Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Yes
4. HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)
No
5. Mainstream Vouchers
No
6. Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Vouchers
No
7. Public Housing
Yes
8. Other Units from PHAs:
1C-7d. Submitting CoC and PHA Joint Applications for Funding for People Experiencing Homelessness.
NOFO Section V.B.1.g.
1. Did your CoC coordinate with a PHA(s) to submit a competitive joint application(s) for funding
or jointly implement a competitive project serving individuals or families experiencing
homelessness (e.g., applications for mainstream vouchers, Family Unification Program
(FUP), other programs)?
No
Program Funding Source
2. Enter the type of competitive project your CoC coordinated with a PHA(s) to submit a joint
application for or jointly implement.
N/A
1C-7e. Coordinating with PHA(s) to Apply for or Implement HCV Dedicated to Homelessness Including
Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV).
NOFO Section V.B.1.g.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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Did your CoC coordinate with any PHA to apply for or implement funding provided for Housing Choice
Vouchers dedicated to homelessness, including vouchers provided through the American Rescue
Plan?
Yes
1C-7e.1. List of PHAs with Active MOUs to Administer the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program.
Not Scored–For Information Only
Does your CoC have an active Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with any PHA to administer the
EHV Program?
Yes
If you select yes to question 1C-7e.1., you must use the list feature below to enter the name of every
PHA your CoC has an active MOU with to administer the Emergency Housing Voucher Program.
PHA
Virgin Islands Ho...
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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1C-7e.1. List of PHAs with MOUs
Name of PHA:
Virgin Islands Housing Authority
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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1D. Coordination and Engagement Cont’d
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
1D-1. Discharge Planning Coordination.
NOFO Section V.B.1.h.
Select yes or no in the chart below to indicate whether your CoC actively coordinates with the
systems of care listed to ensure persons who have resided in them longer than 90 days are not
discharged directly to the streets, emergency shelters, or other homeless assistance programs.
1. Foster Care
No
2. Health Care
No
3. Mental Health Care
No
4. Correctional Facilities
No
1D-2. Housing First–Lowering Barriers to Entry.
NOFO Section V.B.1.i.
1. Enter the total number of new and renewal CoC Program-funded PSH, RRH, SSO non-coordinated
entry, Safe Haven, and Transitional Housing projects your CoC is applying for in FY 2023 CoC
Program Competition.
2
2. Enter the total number of new and renewal CoC Program-funded PSH, RRH, SSO non-coordinated
entry, Safe Haven, and Transitional Housing projects your CoC is applying for in FY 2023 CoC
Program Competition that have adopted the Housing First approach.
1
3. This number is a calculation of the percentage of new and renewal PSH, RRH,  SSO non-Coordinated
Entry, Safe Haven, and Transitional Housing projects the CoC has ranked in its CoC Priority Listing in
the FY 2023 CoC Program Competition that reported that they are lowering barriers to entry and
prioritizing rapid placement and stabilization to permanent housing.
50%
1D-2a. Project Evaluation for Housing First Compliance.
NOFO Section V.B.1.i.
You must upload the Housing First Evaluation attachment to the 4B. Attachments Screen.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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Describe in the field below:
1. how your CoC evaluates every project–where the applicant checks Housing First on their project
application–to determine if they are using a Housing First approach;
2. the list of factors and performance indicators your CoC uses during its evaluation; and
3. how your CoC regularly evaluates projects outside of your local CoC competition to ensure the
projects are using a Housing First approach.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Outside of the CoC competition cycle, the Collaborative Applicant and the CoC
keep regular interactions and discussion with the project sponsors individually
and also through updates at the general CoC membership meetings. At case
conferencing meetings, the importance of adherence to low barriers is
emphasized.
The CoC has recently incorporated the use of an evaluation tool based on the
USICH checklist as part of its project application review process.
1D-3. Street Outreach–Scope.
NOFO Section V.B.1.j.
Describe in the field below:
1. your CoC’s street outreach efforts, including the methods it uses to ensure all persons
experiencing unsheltered homelessness are identified and engaged;
2. whether your CoC’s Street Outreach covers 100 percent of the CoC’s geographic area;
3. how often your CoC conducts street outreach; and
4. how your CoC tailored its street outreach to persons experiencing homelessness who are least
likely to request assistance.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Although there are no CoC-funded programs which provide street outreach, a
number of CoC-member organizations carry out street outreach programs
utilizing other funding sources - to include ESG. Each organization delivers its
street outreach program in its own unique way - for example, some
organizations deploy staff to canvass known areas frequented by unsheltered
persons while others utilize distribution of items (cooked meals, snacks, and/or
hygienic supplies) to engage unsheltered individuals. The frequency with which
the street outreach efforts are conducted varies by organization and ranges
from daily to monthly (largely dependent on capacity). In some cases, there is
some overlap in the areas covered by some programs; together, the existing
programs cover a wide range of the CoC's geographic area. Although the
various programs may vary in their approach, virtually all have recognized that
one of the most effective approaches to persons experiencing homelessness -
including those least likely to request assistance - is through the distribution of
basic necessities in a compassionate, culturally-sensitive, non-judgmental
manner without demand for participation in services.
1D-4. Strategies to Prevent Criminalization of Homelessness.
NOFO Section V.B.1.k.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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Select yes or no in the chart below to indicate strategies your CoC implemented to ensure
homelessness is not criminalized and to reverse existing criminalization policies  in your CoC’s
geographic area:
Your CoC’s Strategies
Ensure Homelessness
 is not Criminalized
Reverse Existing
Criminalization Policies
1. Engaged/educated local policymakers
Yes
Yes
2. Engaged/educated law enforcement
Yes
Yes
3. Engaged/educated local business leaders
No
No
4. Implemented community wide plans
No
No
5. Other:(limit 500 characters)
1D-5.
Rapid Rehousing–RRH Beds as Reported in the Housing Inventory Count (HIC) or Longitudinal
Data from HMIS.
NOFO Section V.B.1.l.
HIC
Longitudinal
HMIS Data
2022
2023
Enter the total number of RRH beds available to serve all populations as reported
in the HIC or the number of households served per longitudinal HMIS data, e.g.,
APR.
HIC
0
0
1D-6. Mainstream Benefits–CoC Annual Training of Project Staff.
NOFO Section V.B.1.m.
Indicate in the chart below whether your CoC trains program staff annually on the following
mainstream benefits available for program participants within your CoC's geographic area:
Mainstream Benefits
CoC Provides
Annual Training?
1. Food Stamps
No
2. SSI–Supplemental Security Income
No
3. SSDI–Social Security Disability Insurance
No
4. TANF–Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
No
5. Substance Use Disorder Programs
No
6. Employment Assistance Programs
No
7. Other (limit 150 characters)
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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1D-6a. Information and Training on Mainstream Benefits and Other Assistance.
NOFO Section V.B.1.m
Describe in the field below how your CoC:
1. systemically provides up-to-date information on mainstream resources available for program
participants (e.g., Food Stamps, SSI, SSDI, TANF, substance abuse programs) within your CoC’s
geographic area;
2. works with project staff to collaborate with healthcare organizations, including substance abuse
treatment and mental health treatment, to assist program participants with receiving healthcare
services; and
3. works with projects to promote SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) certification of
program staff.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Many of the mainstream benefit programs that are available in the CoC's
geographic area are administered by the local Department of Human Services.
A representative of DHS is a member of the CoC Board and also chairs the
CoC's CES subcommittee. In this role, the DHS representative regularly
provides information updates regarding the mainstream programs.
The sole substance abuse treatment agency in the Territory, The Village/VI
Partners in Recovery, is also a regular participant in the CoC. As a member
organization, The Village provides regular updates about the services that are
available through their agency. Another CoC member agency, Frederiksted
Health Care, Inc., is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center. FHC provides a
range of health care services and assists clients with the effective use of the
local medical assistance program and other health care benefit programs. FHC
collaborates with project staff to ensure that program participants can receive
necessary health care services at their facility.
SSI benefits are not available in the Territory of the Virgin Islands; as such the
CoC has not promoted the SOAR certification of program staff.
1D-7. Increasing Capacity for Non-Congregate Sheltering.
NOFO Section V.B.1.n.
Describe in the field below how your CoC is increasing its capacity to provide non-congregate
sheltering.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many providers have recognized
the challenges associated with congregate sheltering. Fortunately, in the
VICoC's jurisdiction, there were no major outbreaks of infections diseases within
any congregate shelters during the pandemic.
The CoC has not had access to funds for new projects over the past several
years -which has precluded its ability to increase its capacity to provide non-
congregate sheltering via CoC funds.  Nonetheless, the VIHFA (the CoC's
Collaborative Applicant) in its role as the administering agency for the CDBG
and ESG Programs (to include CDBG-CV and ESG-CV) has actively supported
the CoC-s efforts to increase its capacity to provide non-congregate (or semi-
congregate) sheltering through the approval of CDBG grant funding for
construction of new shelters in each district which feature dormitory-style
accommodations with maximum 2 persons per room, a limited number of family
suites, and even rooms that can serve as isolation spaces, if needed.
Fortunately, the two PSH renewal projects - one is a tenant-based rental
assistance project (scattered site units) while the other is a leasing project -
both provide non-congregate sheltering.
ID-8. Partnerships with Public Health Agencies–Collaborating to Respond to and Prevent Spread of
Infectious Diseases.
NOFO Section V.B.1.o.
Describe in the field below how your CoC effectively collaborates with state and local public health
agencies to:
1. develop CoC-wide policies and procedures to respond to infectious disease outbreaks; and
2. prevent infectious disease outbreaks among people experiencing homelessness.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The CoC has not entered into any formal partnerships with the local Department
of Health to respond to and prevent the spread of infectious diseases among
people experiencing homelessness. Since the start of the pandemic, CoC
member agencies have implemented safety measures to prevent and respond
to infectious disease outbreaks. The member agencies coordinated with local
health agencies to arrange for testing of program staff and participants and also
for the administration of vaccinations.
ID-8a. Collaboration With Public Health Agencies on Infectious Diseases.
NOFO Section V.B.1.o.
Describe in the field below how your CoC:
1. shared information related to public health measures and homelessness, and
2. facilitated communication between public health agencies and homeless service providers to
ensure street outreach providers and shelter and housing providers are equipped to prevent or
limit infectious disease outbreaks among program participants.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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During the pandemic and continuing on to the new endemic stage, the CoC
held virtual meetings of the general CoC membership. Especially during the
active pandemic, the focus of the meetings was information-sharing about
COVID protocols, best practices, and availability of tests, supplies, and
vaccinations etc. By virtue of the representative of the local Department of
Human Services, the CoC benefitted from a direct line of communication to
report to membership re: local policy, testing availability, and vaccine
implementation.
The Territory was very fortunate that there was no reported widespread
outbreak among either the sheltered or unsheltered homeless.
Since the transition to the endemic phase, providers have continued to observe
safety protocols recommended by public health officials to prevent or limit any
re-occurrence of disease among program participants.
1D-9. Centralized or Coordinated Entry System–Assessment Process.
NOFO Section V.B.1.p.
Describe in the field below how your CoC’s coordinated entry system:
1. covers 100 percent of your CoC’s geographic area;
2. uses a standardized assessment process; and
3. is updated regularly using feedback received from participating projects and households that
participated in coordinated entry.
(limit 2,500 characters)
During the period, the VICoC made strides in the implementation of its
Coordinated Entry System (CES). As a result of the implementation of the
Emergency Housing Voucher Program with its required collaboration between
the CoC and the local PHA, VICoC stood up a case-conferencing process
which includes the fundamentals for assessment, prioritization, and referral.
The process has worked well and it has affirmed the framework of the design of
the CES. The CoC has committed to the pursuit of the case-conferencing
process as its rudimentary coordinated entry system. Refinements such as the
24-hour access and the incorporation of the scoring tool into the HMIS will
follow.
The CoC recently secured a commitment of local funds under the
miscellaneous section of the Territorial government's budget to assist with the
formal implementation of the CES.  These funds, coupled with prior year's
Planning Grant funds available pursuant to recently-amended grant
agreements, will enable the CoC to hire at least one FTE staff to launch the
CES forward.
The over-arching tenet of the CES framework is that persons with the greatest
need for housing and services will access the housing crisis system faster. The
system design considers that the demand for services outweighs existing
resources; thus, priority is given to those clients with the greatest need and who
are also least likely to succeed without intervention and supports.
Presently, virtually all service provider agencies (to include street outreach
teams) serve as access points - which ensures 100 percent coverage across
the VICoC's geographic area.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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1D-9a. Program Participant-Centered Approach to
Centralized or Coordinated Entry.
NOFO Section V.B.1.p.
Describe in the field below how your CoC’s
coordinated entry system:
1. reaches people who are least likely to apply for
homeless assistance in the absence of special
outreach;
2. prioritizes people most in need of assistance;
3. ensures people most in need of assistance receive
permanent housing in a timely manner, consistent
with their preferences; and
4. takes steps to reduce burdens on people using
coordinated entry.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The current case-conferencing process which temporarily serves as a proxy to
the CES relies on referrals from provider agencies who may become aware of
people in need of assistance through street outreach efforts, referrals from
emergency services and even mainstream programs. In the case-conferencing
process, an assessment protocol similar to the VI-SPADT is used to assign a
vulnerability score - which ensures that persons most in need of assistance are
prioritized. To date, the referrals to permanent housing have focused on the
Emergency Housing Vouchers - which provides the greatest choice and
flexibility for participants. As the supply of EHVs is exhausted, clients will be
referred for other permanent housing options consistent with their preferences
and as available given the limited resources.
1D-9b. Informing Program Participant about Rights and Remedies through Centralized or Coordinated
Entry–Reporting Violations.
NOFO Section V.B.1.p.
Describe in the field below how your CoC through its centralized or coordinated entry:
1. affirmatively markets housing and services provided within the CoC’s geographic area and
ensures it reaches all persons experiencing homelessness;
2. informs program participants of their rights and remedies available under federal, state, and local
fair housing and civil rights laws; and
3. reports any conditions or actions that impede fair housing choice for current or prospective
program participants to the jurisdiction(s) responsible for certifying consistency with the
Consolidated Plan.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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As indicated, the CoC's Coordinated Entry System has not been fully
operationalized. The proxy process which is temporarily in place relies on
referrals from provider agencies who may become aware of people in need of
assistance through street outreach efforts, referrals from emergency services
and even mainstream programs. In the case-conferencing process, an
assessment protocol similar to the VI-SPADT is used to assign a vulnerability
score - which ensures that persons most in need of assistance are prioritized.
To date, the referrals to permanent housing have focused on the Emergency
Housing Vouchers - which provides the greatest choice and flexibility for
participants. As such, there is currently no process in place through the CES to
inform participants of their rights and remedies available.
 Given that the Collaborative Applicant is the same entity that prepares the
Consolidated Plan for the jurisdiction, once the formal CES is fully implemented,
the process/mechanism for reporting any identified/reporting conditions or
actions that impede fair housing choice for current prospective program
participants to the Con Plan certifying agency will be naturally in place.  (The
Collaborative Applicant is represented on the CES oversight committee).
1D-10. Advancing Racial Equity in Homelessness–Conducting Assessment.
NOFO Section V.B.1.q.
1. Has your CoC conducted a racial disparities assessment in the last 3 years?
No
2. Enter the date your CoC conducted its latest assessment for racial disparities.
1D-10a. Process for Analyzing Racial Disparities–Identified Racial Disparities in Provision or Outcomes of
Homeless Assistance.
NOFO Section V.B.1.q.
Describe in the field below:
1. your CoC’s process for analyzing whether any racial disparities are present in the provision or
outcomes of homeless assistance; and
2. what racial disparities your CoC identified in the provision or outcomes of homeless assistance.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The CoC has not conducted a racial disparities assessment to date. Although
the Territory is a majority-minority community, its population is culturally diverse
and the service providers' agencies and staff reflect that diversity.
1D-10b. Implemented Strategies that Address Racial Disparities.
NOFO Section V.B.1.q.
Select yes or no in the chart below to indicate the strategies your CoC is using to address any
racial disparities.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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1. The CoC’s board and decisionmaking bodies are representative of the population served in the CoC.
Yes
2. The CoC has identified steps it will take to help the CoC board and decisionmaking bodies better reflect the
population served in the CoC.
Yes
3. The CoC is expanding outreach in geographic areas with higher concentrations of underrepresented groups.
No
4. The CoC has communication, such as flyers, websites, or other materials, inclusive of underrepresented groups.
No
5. The CoC is training staff working in the homeless services sector to better understand racism and the intersection
of racism and homelessness.
No
6. The CoC is establishing professional development opportunities to identify and invest in emerging leaders of
different races and ethnicities in the homelessness sector.
No
7. The CoC has staff, committees, or other resources charged with analyzing and addressing racial disparities
related to homelessness.
No
8. The CoC is educating organizations, stakeholders, boards of directors for local and national nonprofit
organizations working on homelessness on the topic of creating greater racial and ethnic diversity.
No
9. The CoC reviewed coordinated entry processes to understand their impact on people of different races and
ethnicities experiencing homelessness.
No
10. The CoC is collecting data to better understand the pattern of program use for people of different races and
ethnicities in its homeless services system.
Yes
11. The CoC is conducting additional research to understand the scope and needs of different races or ethnicities
experiencing homelessness.
No
Other:(limit 500 characters)
12.
1D-10c. Implemented Strategies that Address Known Disparities.
NOFO Section V.B.1.q.
Describe in the field below the steps your CoC is taking to address the disparities identified in the
provision or outcomes of homeless assistance.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The CoC has not conducted a racial disparities assessment to date; thus, no
disparities have been identified. Although the Territory is a majority-minority
community, its population is culturally diverse.  The service providers' agencies
and staff reflect that diversity.  The updated written standards drafted for the
ESG Program and the CoC prohibit discrimination against any protected class
under the Fair Housing Act. Although there has been no indication of disparities,
the provision of system-wide training to ensure that all providers learn how to
avoid discriminatory practices will be incorporated into the ongoing capacity
building of the CoC.
1D-10d. Tracked Progress on Preventing or Eliminating Disparities.
NOFO Section V.B.1.q.
Describe in the field below:
1. the measures your CoC has in place to track progress on preventing or eliminating disparities in
the provision or outcomes of homeless assistance; and
2. the tools your CoC uses.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 28
09/27/2023
(limit 2,500 characters)
The CoC has not conducted a racial disparities assessment to date and no
disparities have been identified; thus, there are no measures currently in place
to track progress on preventing/eliminating disparities in the provision of
homeless assistance.
1D-11. Involving Individuals with Lived Experience of Homelessness in Service Delivery and
Decisionmaking–CoC’s Outreach Efforts.
NOFO Section V.B.1.r.
Describe in the field below your CoC’s outreach efforts (e.g., social media announcements,
targeted outreach) to engage those with lived experience of homelessness in leadership roles and
decision making processes.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The CoC conducted targeted outreach toward specific individuals with lived
experience of homelessness to participate in endeavors such as the PIT count
and also to serve on CoC committees. It has been difficult to get consistent
participation by former consumers
and most have shown limited interest in service on formal committees.
Presently, there is one person with lived experience serving on the CoC Board.
1D-11a. Active CoC Participation of Individuals with Lived Experience of Homelessness.
NOFO Section V.B.1.r.
You must upload the Letter Signed by Working Group attachment to the 4B. Attachments Screen.
Enter in the chart below the number of people with lived experience who currently participate in
your CoC under the four categories listed:
Level of Active Participation
Number of People with
Lived Experience Within
the Last 7 Years or
Current Program
Participant
Number of People with
Lived Experience
Coming from Unsheltered
Situations
1. Included in the decisionmaking processes related to addressing homelessness.
1
0
2. Participate on CoC committees, subcommittees, or workgroups.
1
0
3. Included in the development or revision of your CoC’s local competition rating factors.
0
0
4. Included in the development or revision of your CoC’s coordinated entry process.
0
0
1D-11b. Professional Development and Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Lived Experience of
Homelessness.
NOFO Section V.B.1.r.
Describe in the field below how your CoC or CoC membership organizations provide professional
development and employment opportunities to individuals with lived experience of homelessness.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 29
09/27/2023
(limit 2,500 characters)
The VICoC is very small and does not have any staff; as such, the CoC is not in
a position to provide professional development or employment opportunities to
individuals with lived experience of homelessness.
Several CoC member organizations provide employment opportunities to
individuals with lived experience; however, the number of such opportunities is
limited given the relatively small size of the member organizations. (Many of the
CoC member organizations have relatively few paid staff and rely heavily on
volunteers to carry out their program activities).
1D-11c. Routinely Gathering Feedback and Addressing Challenges of Individuals with Lived Experience of
Homelessness.
NOFO Section V.B.1.r.
Describe in the field below:
1. how your CoC routinely gathers feedback from people experiencing homelessness;
2. how your CoC routinely gathers feedback from people who have received assistance through the
CoC or ESG Programs; and
3. the steps your CoC has taken to address challenges raised by people with lived experience of
homelessness.
(limit 2,500 characters)
CoC member agencies routinely gather feedback from their clients and from
former consumers of CoC- or ESG-funded programs with whom they are still in
contact. The feedback provided by the clients is then shared at membership or
working sub-group meetings. One member of the CoC Board is a person with
previous lived experience and the individual has shared his insights as well.
The CoC has recognized that some persons with lived experience who have
been invited to participate directly in the CoC are reluctant to participate in
formal meetings etc. to share their insights.
One of the biggest challenges raised by persons with lived experience of
homelessness is gaining access to housing - specifically the need for more low-
barrier housing.
1D-12. Increasing Affordable Housing Supply.
NOFO Section V.B.1.t.
Describe in the field below at least 2 steps your CoC has taken in the past 12 months to engage
city, county, or state governments that represent your CoC’s geographic area regarding the
following:
1. reforming zoning and land use policies to permit more housing development; and
2. reducing regulatory barriers to housing development.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 30
09/27/2023
The challenges of increasing affordable housing supply in the Territory are
numerous and entail much more than administrative factors such as reform of
zoning and land use policies or reduction of regulatory barriers. The Territory's
relative geographic isolation as well as its location in active seismic and
hurricane zones, and labor shortages resulting in high costs are among external
factors limiting the development of affordable housing.  In this sense, the
concerns of the CoC relative to increasing affordable housing supply are
represented to local government officials.
The CoC has not undertaken any steps to engage local government officials
regarding policies aimed at increasing affordable housing supply by permitting
more housing development; however, it is important to note that the CoC's
Collaborative Applicant, the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) is
an entity of the Territorial government which has the development of affordable
housing across the housing continuum as its primary mission. In this sense, the
concerns of the CoC relative to the need for additional affordable housing
development are constantly represented to local government officials.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 31
09/27/2023
 
1E. Project Capacity, Review, and Ranking–Local
Competition
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
1E-1. Web Posting of Your CoC’s Local Competition Deadline–Advance Public Notice.
NOFO Section V.B.2.a. and 2.g.
You must upload the Web Posting of Local Competition Deadline attachment to the 4B.
Attachments Screen.
1. Enter your CoC’s local competition submission deadline date for New Project applicants to submit their
project applications to your CoC–meaning the date your CoC published the deadline.
09/02/2023
2. Enter the date your CoC published the deadline for Renewal Project applicants to submit their project
applications to your CoC’s local competition–meaning the date your CoC published the deadline.
09/02/2023
1E-2. Project Review and Ranking Process Your CoC Used in Its Local Competition.  We use the
response to this question and the response in Question 1E-2a along with the required
attachments from both questions as a factor when determining your CoC’s eligibility for bonus
funds and for other NOFO criteria below.
NOFO Section V.B.2.a., 2.b., 2.c., 2.d., and 2.e.
You must upload the Local Competition Scoring Tool attachment to the 4B. Attachments Screen.
Select yes or no in the chart below to indicate how your CoC ranked and selected project
applications during your local competition:
1. Established total points available for each project application type.
Yes
2. At least 33 percent of the total points were based on objective criteria for the project application (e.g.,
cost effectiveness, timely draws, utilization rate, match, leverage), performance data, type of
population served (e.g., DV, youth, Veterans, chronic homelessness), or type of housing proposed
(e.g., PSH, RRH).
Yes
3. At least 20 percent of the total points were based on system performance criteria for the project
application (e.g., exits to permanent housing destinations, retention of permanent housing, length of
time homeless, returns to homelessness).
No
4. Provided points for projects that addressed specific severe barriers to housing and services.
Yes
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 32
09/27/2023
5. Used data from comparable databases to score projects submitted by victim service providers.
No
6. Provided points for projects based on the degree the projects identified any barriers to participation
(e.g., lack of outreach) faced by persons of different races and ethnicities, particularly those over-
represented in the local homelessness population, and has taken or will take steps to eliminate the
identified barriers.
No
1E-2a. Scored Project Forms for One Project from Your CoC’s Local Competition.  We use the response
to this question and Question 1E-2. along with the required attachments from both questions as a
factor when determining your CoC’s eligibility for bonus funds and for other NOFO criteria below.
NOFO Section V.B.2.a., 2.b., 2.c., and 2.d.
You must upload the Scored Forms for One Project attachment to the 4B. Attachments Screen.
Complete the chart below to provide details of your CoC’s local competition:
1. What were the maximum number of points available for the renewal project form(s)?
95
2. How many renewal projects did your CoC submit?
3
3. What renewal project type did most applicants use?
PH-PSH
1E-2b. Addressing Severe Barriers in the Local Project Review and Ranking Process.
NOFO Section V.B.2.d.
Describe in the field below:
1. how your CoC analyzed data regarding each project that has successfully housed program
participants in permanent housing;
2. how your CoC analyzed data regarding how long it takes to house people in permanent housing;
3. how your CoC considered the specific severity of needs and vulnerabilities experienced by
program participants preventing rapid placement in permanent housing or the ability to maintain
permanent housing when your CoC ranked and selected projects; and
4. considerations your CoC gave to projects that provide housing and services to the hardest to
serve populations that could result in lower performance levels but are projects your CoC needs in
its geographic area.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Three projects were submitted in this application cycle. Two projects were
renewals of permanent supportive housing - which housing is critically needed
in the Territory. Although serving only small numbers of persons, these
programs were ranked and selected because they address populations that are
difficult to serve ( i.e., chronically homeless).In general, it is challenging
identifying affordable housing for vulnerable (low income) residents of the
Territory due to acute housing shortages. This situation is even more
challenging when working with homeless or at-risk persons - especially persons
who need supports or wrap-around services. The VICoC acknowledges that
certain performance levels could be improved but this is generally outweighed
by the fact projects of this type are needed in the jurisdiction.
The other renewal project was for HMIS services. This is also critical because
data-informed decision-making has become an increasingly important
component of obtaining funding for homeless services. For this reason, this
renewal received the highest ranking.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 33
09/27/2023
1E-3. Advancing Racial Equity through Participation of Over-Represented Populations in the Local
Competition Review and Ranking Process.
NOFO Section V.B.2.e.
Describe in the field below:
1. how your CoC used the input from persons of different races and ethnicities, particularly those
over-represented in the local homelessness population, to determine the rating factors used to
review project applications;
2. how your CoC included persons of different races and ethnicities, particularly those over-
represented in the local homelessness population in the review, selection, and ranking process;
and
3. how your CoC rated and ranked projects based on the degree to which their project has identified
any barriers to participation (e.g., lack of outreach) faced by persons of different races and
ethnicities, particularly those over-represented in the local homelessness population, and has
taken or will take steps to eliminate the identified barriers.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The Territory is a majority-minority jurisdiction yet the population is very diverse.
Likewise the composition of the CoC membership and member agencies
reflects that same diversity. With respect to the local homeless population, the
race diversity reflects the Territory's population. The most over-represented
population in the local homeless population tends to be persons with mental
illness or co- occurring mental illness and substance abuse (i.e., regardless of
race, ethnicity). At least one agency which exclusively serves this population is
represented in the CoC and ensures that the needs of this population is
reflected in the priorities of the CoC and ultimately, the rating factors to review
applications.
1E-4. Reallocation–Reviewing Performance of Existing Projects.
NOFO Section V.B.2.f.
Describe in the field below:
1. your CoC’s reallocation process, including how your CoC determined which projects are
candidates for reallocation because they are low performing or less needed;
2. whether your CoC identified any low performing or less needed projects through the process
described in element 1 of this question during your CoC’s local competition this year;
3. whether your CoC reallocated any low performing or less needed projects during its local
competition this year; and
4. why your CoC did not reallocate low performing or less needed projects during its local
competition this year, if applicable.
(limit 2,500 characters)
VICoC has not engaged in any reallocation during this funding cycle.
1E-4a. Reallocation Between FY 2018 and FY 2023.
NOFO Section V.B.2.f.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 34
09/27/2023
Did your CoC cumulatively reallocate at least 20 percent of its ARD between FY 2018 and FY 2023?
No
1E-5. Projects Rejected/Reduced–Notification Outside of e-snaps.
NOFO Section V.B.2.g.
You must upload the Notification of Projects Rejected-Reduced attachment to the 4B.
Attachments Screen.
1. Did your CoC reject any project application(s) submitted for funding during its local competition?
No
2. Did your CoC reduce funding for any project application(s) submitted for funding during its local
competition?
No
3. Did your CoC inform applicants why your CoC rejected or reduced their project application(s)
submitted for funding during its local competition?
No
4. If you selected Yes for element 1 or element 2 of this question, enter the date your CoC notified
applicants that their project applications were being rejected or reduced, in writing, outside of e-snaps.
If you notified applicants on various dates, enter the latest date of any notification.  For example, if you
notified applicants on 06/26/2023, 06/27/2023, and 06/28/2023, then you must enter 06/28/2023.
1E-5a. Projects Accepted–Notification Outside of e-snaps.
NOFO Section V.B.2.g.
You must upload the Notification of Projects Accepted attachment to the 4B. Attachments Screen.
Enter the date your CoC notified project applicants that their project applications were accepted and
ranked on the New and Renewal Priority Listings in writing, outside of e-snaps.  If you notified
applicants on various dates, enter the latest date of any notification.  For example, if you notified
applicants on 06/26/2023, 06/27/2023, and 06/28/2023, then you must enter 06/28/2023.
09/25/2023
1E-5b. Local Competition Selection Results for All Projects.
NOFO Section V.B.2.g.
You must upload the Local Competition Selection Results attachment to the 4B. Attachments
Screen.
Does your attachment include:
1. Project Names;
2. Project Scores;
3. Project accepted or rejected status;
4. Project Rank–if accepted;
5. Requested Funding Amounts; and
6. Reallocated funds.
Yes
1E-5c. Web Posting of CoC-Approved Consolidated Application 2 Days Before CoC Program
Competition Application Submission Deadline.
NOFO Section V.B.2.g. and 24 CFR 578.95.
You must upload the Web Posting–CoC-Approved Consolidated Application attachment to the 4B.
Attachments Screen.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 35
09/27/2023
Enter the date your CoC posted the CoC-approved Consolidated Application on the CoC’s website or
partner’s website–which included:
1. the CoC Application; and
2. Priority Listings for Reallocation forms and all New, Renewal, and Replacement Project Listings.
09/26/2023
1E-5d. Notification to Community Members and Key
Stakeholders that the CoC-Approved
Consolidated Application is Posted on Website.
NOFO Section V.B.2.g.
You must upload the Notification of CoC-
Approved Consolidated Application attachment
to the 4B. Attachments Screen.
Enter the date your CoC notified community members and key stakeholders that the CoC-
approved Consolidated Application was posted on your CoC’s website or partner’s website.
09/26/2023
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 36
09/27/2023
 
2A. Homeless Management Information System
(HMIS) Implementation
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
2A-1. HMIS Vendor.
Not Scored–For Information Only
Enter the name of the HMIS Vendor your CoC is currently using.
Eccovia Solutions
2A-2. HMIS Implementation Coverage Area.
Not Scored–For Information Only
Select from dropdown menu your CoC’s HMIS coverage area.
Statewide
2A-3. HIC Data Submission in HDX.
NOFO Section V.B.3.a.
Enter the date your CoC submitted its 2023 HIC data into HDX.
06/27/2023
2A-4. Comparable Database for DV Providers–CoC and HMIS Lead Supporting Data Collection and
Data Submission by Victim Service Providers.
NOFO Section V.B.3.b.
In the field below:
1. describe actions your CoC and HMIS Lead have taken to ensure DV housing and service
providers in your CoC collect data in HMIS comparable databases;
2. state whether DV housing and service providers in your CoC are using a HUD-compliant
comparable database–compliant with the FY 2022 HMIS Data Standards; and
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 37
09/27/2023
3. state whether your CoC’s HMIS is compliant with the FY 2022 HMIS Data Standards.
(limit 2,500 characters)
There are two DV provider agencies in the Territory (and also one Council). To
date, one provider has implemented the use of a HUD-compliant database
comparable database. The CoC looks forward to utilizing the de-identified
aggregate data to better understand the needs of DV victims and the challenges
of addressing homelessness among this subpopulation.
Prior to the implementation of the comparable database, the CoC utilized basic
statistical data obtained from the DV provider agencies to assess the scope of
community needs. It is anticipated that, until all local DV providers have
implemented the use of a comparable database, the CoC will continue to rely
on this methodology to supplement data provided via the comparable database.
The CoC's HMIS is compliant with the FY 22 HMIS Data Standards.
2A-5. Bed Coverage Rate–Using HIC, HMIS Data–CoC Merger Bonus Points.
NOFO Section V.B.3.c. and V.B.7.
Enter 2023 HIC and HMIS data in the chart below by project type:
Project Type
Total Year-Round
 Beds in 2023 HIC
Total Year-Round
Beds
 in HIC Operated by
 Victim Service
Providers
Total Year-Round
 Beds in HMIS
HMIS Year-Round
Bed Coverage Rate
1. Emergency Shelter (ES) beds
16
0
16
100.00%
2. Safe Haven (SH) beds
0
0
0
3. Transitional Housing (TH) beds
53
0
53
100.00%
4. Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) beds
0
0
0
5. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) beds
23
0
23
100.00%
6. Other Permanent Housing (OPH) beds
0
0
0
2A-5a. Partial Credit for Bed Coverage Rates at or Below 84.99 for Any Project Type in Question 2A-5.
NOFO Section V.B.3.c.
For each project type with a bed coverage rate that is at or below 84.99 percent in question 2A-5,
describe:
1. steps your CoC will take over the next 12 months to increase the bed coverage rate to at least 85
percent for that project type; and
2. how your CoC will implement the steps described to increase bed coverage to at least 85 percent.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The calculated bed coverage rate for each type of housing exceeds 84.99
percent; thus, no remedial action is required at this time.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 38
09/27/2023
2A-6. Longitudinal System Analysis (LSA) Submission in HDX 2.0.
NOFO Section V.B.3.d.
You must upload your CoC’s FY 2023 HDX Competition Report to the 4B. Attachments Screen.
Did your CoC submit at least two usable LSA data files to HUD in HDX 2.0 by February 28, 2023, 8
p.m. EST?
Yes
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 39
09/27/2023
 
2B. Continuum of Care (CoC) Point-in-Time (PIT)
Count
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
2B-1. PIT Count  Date.
NOFO Section V.B.4.a
Enter the date your CoC conducted its 2023 PIT count.
01/28/2023
2B-2. PIT Count Data–HDX Submission Date.
NOFO Section V.B.4.a
Enter the date your CoC submitted its 2023 PIT count data in HDX.
04/01/2023
2B-3. PIT Count–Effectively Counting Youth in Your CoC’s Most Recent Unsheltered PIT Count.
NOFO Section V.B.4.b.
Describe in the field below how your CoC:
1. engaged unaccompanied youth and youth serving organizations in your CoC’s most recent PIT
count planning process;
2. worked with unaccompanied youth and youth serving organizations to select locations where
homeless youth are most likely to be identified during your CoC’s most recent PIT count planning
process; and
3. included youth experiencing homelessness as counters during your CoC’s most recent
unsheltered PIT count.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 40
09/27/2023
With respect to homeless youth, this population is not typically found in the
Territory and there are no known stakeholders that exclusively serve homeless
youth.
The most recent count of unsheltered persons was in January 2023. The 2023
count of sheltered persons was held on January 28, 2023. The count of
sheltered persons is conducted annually. Based on the reported statistics, no
homeless youth were identified (i.e., neither unaccompanied youth nor youth in
households with adults).
2B-4. PIT Count–Methodology Change–CoC Merger Bonus Points.
NOFO Section V.B.5.a and V.B.7.c.
In the field below:
1. describe any changes your CoC made to your sheltered PIT count implementation, including
methodology or data quality changes between 2022 and 2023, if applicable;
2. describe any changes your CoC made to your unsheltered PIT count implementation, including
methodology or data quality changes between 2022 and 2023, if applicable; and
3. describe how the changes affected your CoC’s PIT count results; or
4. state “Not Applicable” if there were no changes or if you did not conduct an unsheltered PIT count
in 2023.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Not applicable. No changes were made to methodology or data quality for the
sheltered count implementation between 2022 and 2023; however, it was noted
that the results of the 2023 count were more robust.  This is attributed to the
fact that the 2021 count was significantly impacted by the pandemic.
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 41
09/27/2023
 
2C. System Performance
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
2C-1. Reduction in the Number of First Time Homeless–Risk Factors Your CoC Uses.
NOFO Section V.B.5.b.
In the field below:
1. describe how your CoC determined the risk factors to identify persons experiencing
homelessness for the first time;
2. describe your CoC’s strategies to address individuals and families at risk of becoming homeless;
and
3. provide the name of the organization or position title that is responsible for overseeing your CoC’s
strategy to reduce the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness for the first
time
(limit 2,500 characters)
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
Page 42
09/27/2023
Based on anecdotal evidence gathered from first-time homeless during intake
conducted by agencies providing HP/RRH services and also intake for the
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), the major risk factors for
becoming homeless for the first time was loss of primary source of income
associated with job loss. Over the past two years, this has primarily been due to
the pandemic's impact on the tourism/hospitality sector of the local economy
and also the closure of the Limetree Refinery on the island of St. Croix. Another
risk factor which has been known to leave persons at risk of becoming
homeless was loss of primary residence (most particularly, rental housing) due
to natural disaster (i.e., the 2017 hurricanes) and the subsequent inability to find
affordable housing. A third risk factor which has been shown to leave families at
risk of becoming homeless for the first time is income loss due to debilitating
illness affecting the head of household or a household member for whom the
head of household is the primary caregiver.
The primary strategy employed to address individuals and families at risk of
becoming homeless includes referral to ESG-funded programs that provide
homeless prevention services and also the Emergency Rental Assistance
Program (for those directly impacted by the pandemic). In the case of the
agencies administering the ESG-funded HP/RRH programs, those agencies
provide case management service which not only align clients with rental
assistance but also provide referrals to housing and other social services in an
effort to divert these households from becoming homeless. The CoC
understands that linking individuals and families to the right level of assistance
and services at the right time is essential for their success. It is also the most
efficient use of the Territory's scarce resources. The CoC continues to work
towards finalizing the design of its crisis response system now informed by the
lessons learned since the implementation of the case-conferencing process as
a proxy to the CES.
There is no singular organization or position title that is responsible for
overseeing the CoC's strategy for reducing the number of persons experiencing
homelessness for the first time. The CoC's CES design includes all the various
provider agencies serving as access points able to conduct intake, case
navigation, and referral of clients for assessment via the case conferencing as a
proxy process.
2C-1a. Impact of Displaced Persons on Number of First Time Homeless.
NOFO Section V.B.5.b
Was your CoC’s Number of First Time Homeless [metric 5.2] affected by the number of persons
seeking short-term shelter or housing assistance displaced due to:
1. natural disasters?
No
2. having recently arrived in your CoCs’ geographic area?
No
2C-2. Length of Time Homeless–CoC's Strategy to Reduce.
NOFO Section V.B.5.c.
In the field below:
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1. describe your CoC’s strategy to reduce the length of time individuals and persons in families
remain homeless;
2. describe how your CoC identifies and houses individuals and persons in families with the longest
lengths of time homeless; and
3. provide the name of the organization or position title that is responsible for overseeing your CoC’s
strategy to reduce the length of time individuals and families remain homeless.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Current data reflects an increase in the length of time persons remain
homeless. This is likely due to the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19
pandemic which has had disproportionate impacts on "gig workers" and
persons employed in the tourism and hospitality sector. The situation was very
acute for extremely- and very-low income persons. The reduction in low-wage
positions such as servers, attendants, housekeepers has left many persons
without income to afford even the most affordable rents. Although the local
moratorium on evictions that was in place through 2021 and the subsequent
rental assistance provided via the Emergency Rental Assistance Program
(ERAP) has enabled many vulnerable persons to avoid homelessness;
however, the fact is that some persons "self-evicted" prior to researching
available resources. Many of these persons are forced to couch-surf even
though rental units may be available in the market.
Another factor impacting the length of time persons experiencing homelessness
for the first time as a result of the 2017 hurricanes or the economic impacts of
the COVID pandemic is the tight rental market which has sent rents
skyrocketing. This is attributed to the slow pace of restoration of damaged
housing units as well as the withdrawal of units that were previously included in
the affordable housing stock by landlords who have opted to chase the more
lucrative market-rate rentals or even short-term vacation rentals (such as
Airbnb).
While the curtailment of the pandemic will likely reduce this cohort of
homelessness, the CoC recognizes that the more traditional cohorts of
homelessness still require resources in order to be addressed. The most acute
need for that segment has been previously identified as permanent supporting
housing units.
The CoC's strategy for identifying and housing individuals/families with the
longest lengths of time homeless is being crafted as part of the development of
the Coordinated Entry system. Chronic homelessness and the most intensive
service needs are being targeted as the criteria for entry into permanent
supportive housing while homelessness with the least intensive service needs
are being addressed via the new Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV).
2C-3. Exits to Permanent Housing Destinations/Retention of Permanent Housing–CoC’s Strategy
NOFO Section V.B.5.d.
In the field below:
1. describe your CoC’s strategy to increase the rate that individuals and persons in families residing
in emergency shelter, safe havens, transitional housing, and rapid rehousing exit to permanent
housing destinations;
2. describe your CoC’s strategy to increase the rate that individuals and persons in families residing
in permanent housing projects retain their permanent housing or exit to permanent housing
destinations; and
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Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
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3. provide the name of the organization or position title that is responsible for overseeing your CoC’s
strategy to increase the rate that individuals and families exit to or retain permanent housing.
(limit 2,500 characters)
During the period, the exits to permanent housing destinations increased
slightly compared to the previous two years.  The reason for the slight increase
in exits reflected in the current data may be attributable to the beginning of the
recovery from the  economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic which had
disproportionately impacted "gig workers" and extremely- and very-low income
persons. Even so, the local rental market remains tight - which has sent rents
skyrocketing. This is attributed to the slow pace of restoration of damaged
housing units as well as the withdrawal of units that were previously included in
the affordable housing stock by landlords who have opted to chase the more
lucrative market-rate rentals or even short-term vacation rentals (such as
Airbnb).
One of the strategies to increase the rate of exits to permanent housing has
been the employment of the Emergency Housing Vouchers to assist persons
needing only minimal supports thus ensuring the likelihood that they will retain
their permanent housing. Related strategies include referrals to the PHA for
public housing as well as the regular Housing Choice Voucher program as well
as referrals to other subsidized housing, as appropriate. The primary strategy
for increasing the rate that persons in permanent housing retain their housing or
exit to other permanent housing destinations is ensuring that clients have the
necessary income, mainstream subsistence benefits, as necessary, and case
management supports to ensure stability. The recent implementation of case
conferencing as a proxy for CES incorporates standardized assessment and
referrals as appropriate.
The CoC recognizes that the more traditional cohorts of homelessness -i.e.,
chronically homeless - still require resources in order to be addressed. The
most acute need there has been previously identified as permanent supportive
housing units or the provision of wrap-around services which are necessary to
ensure that clients can maintain housing stability once exited to permanent
destinations;  thus, a key strategy has been continued advocacy for robust
mental health services to include identification of funding for ACT teams.
The CoC has recently secured local government funding for a Homeless
Services Administrator - which position will oversee the CES and the
development of CoC strategy.
2C-4. Returns to Homelessness–CoC’s Strategy to Reduce Rate.
NOFO Section V.B.5.e.
In the field below:
1. describe your CoC’s strategy to identify individuals and families who return to homelessness;
2. describe your CoC’s strategy to reduce the rate of additional returns to homelessness; and
3. provide the name of the organization or position title that is responsible for overseeing your CoC’s
strategy to reduce the rate individuals and persons in families return to homelessness.
(limit 2,500 characters)
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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The most recent reported recidivism rate (returns to homelessness) is 29%
(returns in 2 years). Eighteen (18%) of exiters returned in the first six months
and 12% returned between 13 -24 months. The greatest contributor to return to
homelessness is the lack of support services - such as substance abuse
treatment, mental health services, and medication management - necessary for
the client to maintain stability and thus remain stably housed. The primary
means of identifying persons returning to homelessness is via the client data
reported in HMIS. (Once the electronic component of the Coordinated Entry
System is implemented, a client would be immediately identified as a returner at
intake).
The primary strategy for reducing returns to homelessness entails reliance on
increasing the availability of wrap-around case management services to ensure
that vulnerable clients attain long-term stability in their housing situations -
whether transitional or permanent supportive housing. Case management also
includes linkage to services such as substance abuse treatment, mental health
services, and medication management, as needed.
The CoC has recently secured local government funding for a Homeless
Services Administrator - which position will oversee the CES and the
development of all CoC strategy relative to the reduction of homelessness.
2C-5. Increasing Employment Cash Income–CoC's Strategy.
NOFO Section V.B.5.f.
In the field below:
1. describe your CoC’s strategy to access employment cash sources;
2. describe how your CoC works with mainstream employment organizations to help individuals and
families experiencing homelessness increase their employment cash income; and
3. provide the organization name or position title that is responsible for overseeing your CoC’s
strategy to increase income from employment.
(limit 2,500 characters)
Recognizing that income stability is a critical factor toward successfully retaining
permanent housing, the CoC has included in its written standards the provision
of employment counseling and referrals for job training among the services that
must be provided to persons who are being assisted by the homeless crisis
response system. These services can either be provided directly by the CoC or
ESG-funded program or via referral to the local Department of Labor or other
providers of job-training services. The local DOL provides assistance with job
search skills, job training, and registration for employment.
Where the client being assisted is a veteran, referrals are made to the SSVF
program which provides linkages to veteran-specific initiatives such as Hero to
Hired. Clients with disabilities are referred to the Vocational Rehabilitation
Program for assessments of abilities and determination of employment skills
and/or training needs.
The availability of private employment and/or staffing agencies in the Territory is
very limited so such partnerships are not a viable option for the VICoC.
Although clients are routinely referred to the local Department of Labor, there is
no formal partnership in place at this time. One of the efforts of the CoC has
been to work through the Interagency Council on Homelessness to establish
joint and cooperative efforts and policy initiatives which will result in more formal
partnerships with some key agencies such as the VI Department of Labor.
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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2C-5a.
 Increasing Non-employment Cash Income–CoC’s Strategy
NOFO Section V.B.5.f.
In the field below:
1. describe your CoC’s strategy to access non-employment cash income; and
2. provide the organization name or position title that is responsible for overseeing your CoC’s
strategy to increase non-employment cash income.
(limit 2,500 characters)
The augmentation of household income is a key component of the services that
must be provided to persons who are being assisted by the homeless crisis
response system. As such, the CoC has included in its written standards that
case management services shall include referrals of clients for mainstream
benefits such as TANF, VA, Social Security annuities, or disability benefits, as
appropriate. In addition to referrals for services, case managers shall also
provide or arrange transportation and accompany clients to appointments, as
needed.
Presently, all homeless service provider agencies provide case management to
clients which include linkages to the mainstream benefits outlined above.
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
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3A. Coordination with Housing and Healthcare
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
3A-1. New PH-PSH/PH-RRH Project–Leveraging Housing Resources.
NOFO Section V.B.6.a.
You must upload the Housing Leveraging Commitment attachment to the 4B. Attachments
Screen.
Is your CoC applying for a new PH-PSH or PH-RRH project that uses housing subsidies or subsidized
housing units which are not funded through the CoC or ESG Programs to help individuals and families
experiencing homelessness?
No
3A-2. New PH-PSH/PH-RRH Project–Leveraging Healthcare Resources.
NOFO Section V.B.6.b.
You must upload the Healthcare Formal Agreements attachment to the 4B. Attachments Screen.
Is your CoC applying for a new PH-PSH or PH-RRH  project that uses healthcare resources to help
individuals and families experiencing homelessness?
No
3A-3. Leveraging Housing/Healthcare Resources–List of Projects.
NOFO Sections V.B.6.a. and V.B.6.b.
If you selected yes to questions 3A-1. or 3A-2., use the list feature icon to enter information about each
project application you intend for HUD to evaluate to determine if they meet the criteria.
Project Name
Project Type
Rank Number
Leverage Type
This list contains no items
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3B. New Projects With Rehabilitation/New
Construction Costs
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
3B-1. Rehabilitation/New Construction Costs–New Projects.
NOFO Section V.B.1.s.
Is your CoC requesting funding for any new project application requesting $200,000 or more in funding
for housing rehabilitation or new construction?
No
3B-2. Rehabilitation/New Construction Costs–New Projects.
NOFO Section V.B.1.s.
If you answered yes to question 3B-1, describe in the field below actions CoC Program-funded
project applicants will take to comply with:
1. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u); and
2. HUD’s implementing rules at 24 CFR part 75 to provide employment and training opportunities for
low- and very-low-income persons, as well as contracting and other economic opportunities for
businesses that provide economic opportunities to low- and very-low-income persons.
(limit 2,500 characters)
N/A; no new project applications included.
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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3C. Serving Persons Experiencing Homelessness as
Defined by Other Federal Statutes
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
3C-1. Designating SSO/TH/Joint TH and PH-RRH Component Projects to Serving Persons
Experiencing Homelessness as Defined by Other Federal Statutes.
NOFO Section V.F.
Is your CoC requesting to designate one or more of its SSO, TH, or Joint TH and PH-RRH component
projects to serve families with children or youth experiencing homelessness as defined by other
Federal statutes?
No
3C-2. Serving Persons Experiencing Homelessness as Defined by Other Federal Statutes.
NOFO Section V.F.
You must upload the Project List for Other Federal Statutes attachment to the 4B. Attachments
Screen.
If you answered yes to question 3C-1, describe in the field below:
1. how serving this population is of equal or greater priority, which means that it is equally or more
cost effective in meeting the overall goals and objectives of the plan submitted under Section
427(b)(1)(B) of the Act, especially with respect to children and unaccompanied youth than serving
the homeless as defined in paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of the definition of homeless in 24 CFR
578.3; and
2. how your CoC will meet requirements described in Section 427(b)(1)(F) of the Act.
(limit 2,500 characters)
N/A -  CoC is not requesting to designate any projects to serve families with
children or youth experiencing homelessness at Question 3C-1.
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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4A. DV Bonus Project Applicants for New DV Bonus
Funding
HUD publishes resources on the HUD.gov website at  CoC Program Competition  to assist you
in completing the CoC Application.  Resources include:
- Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Continuum of Care
Competition and Noncompetitive Award of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Renewal
and Replacement Grants;
  - 24 CFR part 578;
    - FY 2023 CoC Application Navigational Guide;
  - Section 3 Resources;
  - PHA Crosswalk; and
   - Frequently Asked Questions
4A-1. New DV Bonus Project Applications.
NOFO Section I.B.3.l.
Did your CoC submit one or more new project applications for DV Bonus Funding?
No
Applicant Name
This list contains no items
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VI-500
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4B. Attachments Screen For All Application
Questions
We have provided the following guidance to help you successfully upload attachments and get maximum points:
1. You must include a Document Description for each attachment you upload; if you do not, the Submission Summary screen will
display a red X indicating the submission is incomplete.
2. You must upload an attachment for each document listed where ‘Required?’ is ‘Yes’.
3. We prefer that you use PDF files, though other file types are supported–please only use zip files if necessary.  Converting electronic
files to PDF, rather than printing documents and scanning them, often produces higher quality images.  Many systems allow you to
create PDF files as a Print option.  If you are unfamiliar with this process, you should consult your IT Support or search for
information on Google or YouTube.
4. Attachments must match the questions they are associated with.
5. Only upload documents responsive to the questions posed–including other material slows down the review process, which
ultimately slows down the funding process.
6. If you cannot read the attachment, it is likely we cannot read it either.
     . We must be able to read the date and time on attachments requiring system-generated dates and times, (e.g., a screenshot
displaying the time and date of the public posting using your desktop calendar; screenshot of a webpage that indicates date and
time).
     . We must be able to read everything you want us to consider in any attachment.
7. After you upload each attachment, use the Download feature to access and check the attachment to ensure it matches the required
Document Type and to ensure it contains all pages you intend to include.
8. Only use the “Other” attachment option to meet an attachment requirement that is not otherwise listed in these detailed instructions.
Document Type
Required?
Document Description
Date Attached
1C-7. PHA Homeless
Preference
No
PHA Occupancy Pol...
09/26/2023
1C-7. PHA Moving On
Preference
No
1D-11a.  Letter Signed by
Working Group
Yes
1D-2a. Housing First Evaluation
Yes
Housing First Eva...
09/27/2023
1E-1.  Web Posting of Local
Competition Deadline
Yes
1E-2. Local Competition Scoring
Tool
Yes
1E-2a. Scored Forms for One
Project
Yes
Scored Forms - MT...
09/27/2023
1E-5. Notification of Projects
Rejected-Reduced
Yes
Certification re:...
09/27/2023
1E-5a. Notification of Projects
Accepted
Yes
Notification of P...
09/27/2023
1E-5b. Local Competition
Selection Results
Yes
Competition Scori...
09/27/2023
1E-5c. Web Posting–CoC-
Approved Consolidated
Application
Yes
Web Notice
09/27/2023
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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1E-5d. Notification of CoC-
Approved Consolidated
Application
Yes
CoC Notification ...
09/27/2023
2A-6. HUD's Homeless Data
Exchange (HDX) Competition
Report
Yes
HDX Competition R...
09/27/2023
3A-1a.  Housing Leveraging
Commitments
No
3A-2a. Healthcare Formal
Agreements
No
3C-2. Project List for Other
Federal Statutes
No
Other
No
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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Attachment Details
Document Description:
PHA Occupancy Policy excerpt
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Housing First Evaluation
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Attachment Details
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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Document Description:
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Scored Forms - MTOC Permanent Supportive
Hsg
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Certification re: Rejected-Reduced Projects
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Notification of Projects Accepted
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Competition Scoring Results
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Web Notice
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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Attachment Details
Document Description:
CoC Notification of Consolidated Application
Attachment Details
Document Description:
HDX Competition Report
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Attachment Details
Document Description:
Attachment Details
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
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Document Description:
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VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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Submission Summary
Ensure that the Project Priority List is complete prior to submitting.
Page
Last Updated
1A. CoC Identification
09/21/2023
1B. Inclusive Structure
09/26/2023
1C. Coordination and Engagement
Please Complete
1D. Coordination and Engagement Cont’d
09/26/2023
1E. Project Review/Ranking
09/27/2023
2A. HMIS Implementation
09/27/2023
2B. Point-in-Time (PIT) Count
09/27/2023
2C. System Performance
09/27/2023
3A. Coordination with Housing and Healthcare
09/25/2023
3B. Rehabilitation/New Construction Costs
09/26/2023
3C. Serving Homeless Under Other Federal
Statutes
09/25/2023
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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4A. DV Bonus Project Applicants
09/25/2023
4B. Attachments Screen
Please Complete
Submission Summary
No Input Required
Applicant: Virgin Islands CoC
VI-500
Project: VI-500 CoC Registration FY2023
COC_REG_2023_204772
FY2023 CoC Application
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APPLICATION ATTACHMENT 
FY 2023 CoC CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION 
1E-5.  Notification of Projects Rejected-Reduced 
The CoC Collaborative Applicant certifies that no projects have been rejected or reduced in the 
2023 application cycle.  
PUBLIC NOTICE 
2023 HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT APPLICATION 
(Funding Opportunity Number: FR-6300-N-25) 
 
This notice is posted pursuant to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal 
Year (FY 2023) Continuum of Care Grant Program Competition.  
Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issues funding 
opportunities under the Continuum of Care Grant Program. The Continuum of Care Grant 
Program is designed to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending 
homelessness; to provide funding for efforts by non-profit providers, state, and local 
governments to quickly re-house homeless individuals, families, persons fleeing domestic 
violence, and youth while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness; 
to promote access to and effect utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals 
and families; and to optimize self-sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness. 
The local Continuum of Care (VI-CoC) is required by HUD to submit a consolidated 
application for funding for renewal and/or new homeless services projects seeking funding 
under the CoC Grant.  
This serves as notice that the FY 2023 Consolidated Application has been posted to the 
following website: www.catholiccharitiesvi.org. 
The CoC’s Approved Consolidated Application includes: 
 • The CoC Application and attachments; 
 • The Priority Listing and attachments; and  
 • All projects accepted, ranked. 
 
The projects included in the application are: 
• 
MTOC Permanent Supportive Housing 2023 
Location: (scattered site) St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands  
Applicant:  Meeting the Needs of our Community, Inc. 
• 
VI-HMIS Homeless Management Information System 
Location: (Territory-wide) Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands 
Applicant:  Meeting the Needs of our Community, Inc. 
• 
Permanent Supportive Housing 
  
 
Location: (scattered site)  St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 
Applicant:  Meeting the Needs of our Community, Inc. 
 
All projects listed herein are consistent with the Territory’s current approved Consolidated 
Plan. 
For more information, or to obtain a copy of the CoC Consolidated Application, please 
contact Janine Hector, CoC Collaborative Applicant, at jhector@vihfa.gov. 
Total Population PIT Count Data
2020 PIT
2021 PIT *
2022 PIT
2023 PIT
Total Sheltered and Unsheltered Count
304
177
175
252
Emergency Shelter Total
12
12
36
19
Safe Haven Total
11
11
0
0
Transitional Housing Total
49
41
26
28
Total Sheltered Count
72
64
62
47
Total Unsheltered Count
232
113
113
205
Chronically Homeless PIT Counts
2020 PIT
2021 PIT *
2022 PIT
2023 PIT
Total Sheltered and Unsheltered Count of 
Chronically Homeless Persons
105
0
0
0
Sheltered Count of Chronically Homeless 
Persons
0
0
0
0
Unsheltered Count of Chronically Homeless 
Persons
105
0
0
0
2023 HDX Competition Report
PIT Count Data for  VI-500 - Virgin Islands CoC 
9/27/2023 4:55:15 PM
1
Homeless Households with Children PIT Counts
2020 PIT
2021 PIT *
2022 PIT
2023 PIT
Total Sheltered and Unsheltered Count of the 
Number of Homeless Households with 
Children
0
1
1
1
Sheltered Count of Homeless Households with 
Children
0
0
0
0
Unsheltered Count of Homeless Households 
with Children
0
1
1
1
Homeless Veteran PIT Counts
2011 PIT
2020 PIT
2021 PIT *
2022 PIT
2023 PIT
Total Sheltered and Unsheltered Count of 
the Number of Homeless Veterans
32
13
6
6
9
Sheltered Count of Homeless Veterans
0
0
0
0
0
Unsheltered Count of Homeless Veterans
32
13
6
6
9
*For CoCs that did not conduct an unsheltered count in 2021, 2020 data were used.
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HMIS Bed Coverage 
Rates
Project Type
Total Year-
Round, 
Current Beds
Total Current, 
Year-Round, 
HMIS Beds
Total Year-
Round, 
Current, 
Non-VSP 
Beds*
HMIS Bed 
Coverage 
Rate for Year-
Round Beds
Total Year-
Round, 
Current VSP 
Beds in an 
HMIS 
Comparable 
Database
Total Year-
Round, 
Current, 
VSP Beds**
HMIS 
Comparable 
Bed Coverage 
Rate for VSP 
Beds
Total Current, 
Year-Round, 
HMIS Beds 
and VSP 
Beds in an 
HMIS 
Comparable 
Database
HMIS and 
Comparable 
Database 
Coverage Rate
ES Beds
16
16
16
100.00%
0
0
NA
16
100.00%
SH Beds
0
0
0
NA
0
0
NA
0
NA
TH Beds
53
53
53
100.00%
0
0
NA
53
100.00%
RRH Beds
0
0
0
NA
0
0
NA
0
NA
PSH Beds
23
23
23
100.00%
0
0
NA
23
100.00%
OPH Beds
0
0
0
NA
0
0
NA
0
NA
Total Beds
92
92
92
100.00%
0
0
NA
92
100.00%
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PSH Beds Dedicated to Persons Experiencing Chronic 
Homelessness
Chronically Homeless Bed Counts
2020 HIC
2021 HIC
2022 HIC
2023 HIC
Number of CoC Program and non-CoC Program 
funded PSH beds dedicated for use by chronically 
homeless persons identified on the HIC
0
0
Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Units Dedicated to Persons in Household 
with Children
Households with Children
2020 HIC
2021 HIC
2022 HIC
2023 HIC
RRH units available to serve families on the HIC
0
Rapid Rehousing Beds Dedicated to All Persons
All Household Types
2020 HIC
2021 HIC
2022 HIC
2023 HIC
RRH beds available to serve all populations on 
the HIC
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Notes
*For OPH Beds, this does NOT include any beds that are Current, Non-VSP, Non-HMIS, and EHV-funded.
**For OPH Beds, this does NOT include any beds that are Current, VSP, Non-HMIS, and EHV-funded.
In the HIC, "Year-Round Beds" is the sum of "Beds HH w/o Children", "Beds HH w/ Children", and "Beds HH w/ only Children". This does not 
include Overflow ("O/V Beds") or Seasonal Beds ("Total Seasonal Beds").
In the HIC, Current beds are beds with an "Inventory Type" of "C" and not beds that are Under Development ("Inventory Type" of "U").
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Summary Report for  VI-500 - Virgin Islands CoC 
Measure 1: Length of Time Persons Remain Homeless
a. This measure is of the client’s entry, exit, and bed night dates strictly as entered in the HMIS system.
Universe 
(Persons)
Average LOT Homeless 
(bed nights)
Median LOT Homeless 
(bed nights)
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
1.1  Persons in ES and SH
37
78
257
321
64
67
146
79
1.2  Persons in ES, SH, and TH
76
105
404
417
13
146
197
51
b. Due to changes in DS Element 3.17, metrics for measure (b) will not be reported in 2016.
Metric 1.1: Change in the average and median length of time persons are homeless in ES and SH projects. 
Metric 1.2: Change in the average and median length of time persons are homeless in ES, SH, and TH projects.
This measures the number of clients active in the report date range across ES, SH (Metric 1.1) and then ES, SH and TH (Metric 1.2) along with their 
average and median length of time homeless. This includes time homeless during the report date range as well as prior to the report start date, going back 
no further than October, 1, 2012.
This measure includes data from each client’s “Length of Time on Street, in an Emergency Shelter, or Safe Haven” (Data Standards element 3.17) 
response and prepends this answer to the client’s entry date effectively extending the client’s entry date backward in time. This “adjusted entry date” is 
then used in the calculations just as if it were the client’s actual entry date.
NOTE: Due to the data collection period for this year’s submission, the calculations for this metric are based on the data element 3.17 that was active in 
HMIS from 10/1/2015 to 9/30/2016. This measure and the calculation in the SPM specifications will be updated to reflect data element 3.917 in time for 
next year’s submission.
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Universe 
(Persons)
Average LOT Homeless 
(bed nights)
Median LOT Homeless 
(bed nights)
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
1.1 Persons in ES, SH, and PH 
(prior to “housing move in”)
37
82
257
823
566
67
455
388
1.2 Persons in ES, SH, TH, and 
PH (prior to “housing move 
in”)
76
109
404
826
422
146
366
220
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Measure 3: Number of Homeless Persons
Metric 3.1 – Change in PIT Counts
Measure 2: The Extent to which Persons who Exit Homelessness to Permanent Housing 
Destinations Return to Homelessness
Total # of 
Persons who 
Exited to a 
Permanent 
Housing 
Destination (2 
Years Prior)
Returns to Homelessness 
in Less than 6 Months
Returns to Homelessness 
from 6 to 12 Months
Returns to Homelessness 
from 13 to 24 Months
Number of Returns
in 2 Years
FY 2022
% of Returns
FY 2022
% of Returns
FY 2022
% of Returns
FY 2022
% of Returns
Exit was from SO
0
0
0
0
0
Exit was from ES
10
0
0%
0
0%
1
10%
1
10%
Exit was from TH
1
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
0
0%
Exit was from SH
0
0
0
0
0
Exit was from PH
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL Returns to 
Homelessness
11
0
0%
0
0%
1
9%
1
9%
This measures clients who exited SO, ES, TH, SH or PH to a permanent housing destination in the date range two years prior to the report date range.Of 
those clients, the measure reports on how many of them returned to homelessness as indicated in the HMIS for up to two years after their initial exit.
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This measures the change in PIT counts of sheltered and unsheltered homeless person as reported on the PIT (not from HMIS).
January 2021 
PIT Count
January 2022 
PIT Count
Difference
Universe: Total PIT Count of sheltered and unsheltered persons
177
175
-2
Emergency Shelter Total
12
36
24
Safe Haven Total
11
0
-11
Transitional Housing Total
41
26
-15
Total Sheltered Count
64
62
-2
Unsheltered Count
113
113
0
Metric 3.2 – Change in Annual Counts
This measures the change in annual counts of sheltered homeless persons in HMIS.
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Unduplicated Total sheltered homeless persons
76
106
30
Emergency Shelter Total
37
80
43
Safe Haven Total
0
0
0
Transitional Housing Total
39
30
-9
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Measure 4: Employment and Income Growth for Homeless Persons in CoC Program-funded 
Projects
Metric 4.1 – Change in earned income for adult system stayers during the reporting period
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Number of adults (system stayers)
5
7
2
Number of adults with increased earned income
0
0
0
Percentage of adults who increased earned income
0%
0%
0%
Metric 4.2 – Change in non-employment cash income for adult system stayers during the 
reporting period
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Number of adults (system stayers)
5
7
2
Number of adults with increased non-employment cash income
0
0
0
Percentage of adults who increased non-employment cash income
0%
0%
0%
Metric 4.3 – Change in total income for adult system stayers during the reporting period
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Number of adults (system stayers)
5
7
2
Number of adults with increased total income
0
0
0
Percentage of adults who increased total income
0%
0%
0%
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Metric 4.4 – Change in earned income for adult system leavers
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Number of adults who exited (system leavers)
21
13
-8
Number of adults who exited with increased earned income
0
0
0
Percentage of adults who increased earned income
0%
0%
0%
Metric 4.5 – Change in non-employment cash income for adult system leavers
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Number of adults who exited (system leavers)
21
13
-8
Number of adults who exited with increased non-employment cash 
income
0
0
0
Percentage of adults who increased non-employment cash income
0%
0%
0%
Metric 4.6 – Change in total income for adult system leavers
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Number of adults who exited (system leavers)
21
13
-8
Number of adults who exited with increased total income
0
0
0
Percentage of adults who increased total income
0%
0%
0%
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Measure 5: Number of persons who become homeless for the 1st time
Metric 5.1 – Change in the number of persons entering ES, SH, and TH projects with no prior enrollments in HMIS
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Person with entries into ES, SH or TH during the reporting 
period.
44
66
22
Of persons above, count those who were in ES, SH, TH or any PH 
within 24 months prior to their entry during the reporting year.
5
6
1
Of persons above, count those who did not have entries in ES, SH, TH 
or PH in the previous 24 months. (i.e. Number of persons 
experiencing homelessness for the first time)
39
60
21
Metric 5.2 – Change in the number of persons entering ES, SH, TH, and PH projects with no prior enrollments in HMIS
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Person with entries into ES, SH, TH or PH during the 
reporting period.
44
66
22
Of persons above, count those who were in ES, SH, TH or any PH 
within 24 months prior to their entry during the reporting year.
5
6
1
Of persons above, count those who did not have entries in ES, SH, TH 
or PH in the previous 24 months. (i.e. Number of persons 
experiencing homelessness for the first time.)
39
60
21
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Measure 6: Homeless Prevention and Housing Placement of Persons deϐined by category 3 of 
HUD’s Homeless Deϐinition in CoC Program-funded Projects
This Measure is not applicable to CoCs in FY2022  (Oct 1, 2021 - Sept 30, 2022) reporting 
period.
Measure 7: Successful Placement from Street Outreach and Successful Placement in or Retention 
of Permanent Housing
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Persons who exit Street Outreach
0
0
0
Of persons above, those who exited to temporary & some institutional 
destinations
0
0
0
Of the persons above, those who exited to permanent housing 
destinations
0
0
0
% Successful exits
Metric 7a.1 – Change in exits to permanent housing destinations
Metric 7b.1 – Change in exits to permanent housing destinations
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Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Persons in ES, SH, TH and PH-RRH who exited, plus 
persons in other PH projects who exited without moving into housing
46
47
1
Of the persons above, those who exited to permanent housing 
destinations
8
17
9
% Successful exits
17%
36%
19%
Metric 7b.2 – Change in exit to or retention of permanent housing
Submitted
FY 2021
FY 2022
Difference
Universe: Persons in all PH projects except PH-RRH
2
6
4
Of persons above, those who remained in applicable PH projects and 
those who exited to permanent housing destinations
2
6
4
% Successful exits/retention
100%
100%
0%
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VI-500 - Virgin Islands CoC 
All ES, SH
All TH
All PSH, OPH
All RRH
All Street Outreach
Submitted 
FY2020
Submitted 
FY2021
FY2022
Submitted 
FY2020
Submitted 
FY2021
FY2022
Submitted 
FY2020
Submitted 
FY2021
FY2022
Submitted 
FY2020
Submitted 
FY2021
FY2022
Submitted 
FY2020
Submitted 
FY2021
FY2022
1. Number of non-
DV Beds on HIC
22
12
12
43
41
60
45
24
2. Number of HMIS 
Beds
22
12
12
35
33
52
45
24
3. HMIS 
Participation Rate 
from HIC ( % )
100.00
100.00
100.00
81.40
80.49
86.67
100.00
100.00
4. Unduplicated 
Persons Served 
(HMIS)
43
37
54
63
39
39
46
0
0
28
21
25
116
46
54
5. Total Leavers 
(HMIS)
28
12
12
25
5
7
5
0
0
11
1
1
1
8
9
6. Destination of 
Don’t Know, 
Refused, or Missing 
(HMIS)
2
0
0
7
0
0
1
0
0
0
20
0
0
0
0
7. Destination Error 
Rate (%)
7.14
0.00
0.00
28.00
0.00
0.00
20.00
0.00
2000.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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Date of PIT Count
Date
Received HUD Waiver
Date CoC Conducted 2023 PIT Count
1/28/2023
Report Submission Date in HDX
Submitted On
Met Deadline
2023 PIT Count Submittal Date
4/2/2023
Yes
2023 HIC Count Submittal Date
6/27/2023
No
2022 System PM Submittal Date
2/27/2023
Yes
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