CoC Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP)

HEAP is a $500 million block grant program designed to provide direct assistance to cities and counties to address the homelessness crisis throughout California.

• Forms and Instructions:
• HEAP Monthly Expenditure Report Checklist, Monthly Expenditure Report, and Instructions
• HEAP Monthly Performance Report and Instructions
• HEAP Report and Funding Request Due Dates

• Exhibits and Resources:
• Exhibits A-E: Categories, Definitions, Program Requirements, Eligible Activities, and Homeless Status Certification
• Fillable Exhibit E: Homeless Status Certification
  • Fillable Exhibit E – Third Party Verification / Written Observation Form
  • Fillable Exhibit E – Recordkeeping Requirements
  • Fillable Exhibit E – Self-Certification of Homeless Status
• Monthly HEAP Certified Client Report
• Monthly HEAP Eligible Client Hygiene Pack Report
• Monthly HEAP Eligible Client Bus Pass Report
• Frequently Asked Questions
• HEAP-Public-Contact-Information
• HEAP Workshop Presentation (9-18-19) (PowerPoint)
• HEAP Workshop Presentation (9-18-19) (PDF)