Description
Title: A resolution accepting a Continuum of Care grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Homeless Services, to continue to increase HMIS usership to more than 265 users and fund system software purchases for additional user licenses.
Summary
The City of Nashville is set to accept a renewal grant of $152,036 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support the Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). This funding, which requires a cash match of $37,000, will allow the Office of Homeless Services to expand HMIS usership to over 265 individuals, ensuring the effective management of homeless services across the city. The grant will be utilized for software licensing, supporting data visualization through Tableau, and integrating data from the Nashville Rescue Mission. This legislation is crucial for improving the city’s ability to address homelessness by enhancing data collection and service delivery.