BHCIP/CCE

Frequently Asked Questions

Featured Questions and How to Use the FAQ

Questions and answers are grouped by funding opportunity. All responses are labeled either BHCIP, Joint RFA, or Children & Youth. This compilation is updated periodically.

For more information on the CCE program, including FAQs, please visit the program website.

Joint RFA Questions

Can I refinance the home/facility to get a loan out of equity during the encumbrance period?

California Infrastructure Team
| January 23, 2023
| FAQ - Joint RFA

There are no restrictions for refinancing in the grant program funding agreement. It is up to the sponsor to work out refinancing terms.

Can a facility based in a correctional setting apply for BHCIP or CCE funds?

Arold Jacques
| November 9, 2022
| FAQ - BHCIP Launch Ready, FAQ - Joint RFA

No. Correctional settings are not eligible for funding under either BHCIP Round 3: Launch Ready or CCE Capital Expansion funding.

Is there a minimum percentage of project beds that should be serving the target population(s)?

California Infrastructure Team
| September 22, 2022
| FAQ - Joint RFA

CCE Capital Expansion applicants are asked to ensure that their proposed projects will serve a greater number of applicants and recipients of SSI/SSP and CAPI who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. There is no required minimum percentage; the percentage served will be evaluated during the review of applications. Applicants must show that their project will provide a measurable increase over the baseline number of individuals served within the target populations.

Can a portion of either the BHCIP or CCE grant funds pay for additional staff or staff upgrades?

California Infrastructure Team
| July 8, 2022
| FAQ - Joint RFA

Service and staff-related expenses are not covered by the BHCIP grant. However, for CCE funds, a capitalized operating subsidy reserve (COSR) can be incorporated into the project budget to cover operational deficits for up to 5 years. See Section 3.7 (page 17) of the joint RFA.