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186 <br />3. Identify the process for making sub-awards and describe how the ESG allocation <br />available to private nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based <br />organizations). <br />On November 20, 2024, the City of Irvine released a combined ESG Request for Proposals <br />(RFP) in partnership with the Cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana to support <br />the Orange County Continuum of Care’s goal to end homelessness. This RFP was marketed <br />to nonprofit organizations (including community and faith-based organizations) operating <br />throughout Orange County. The RFP included four possible one-year renewals. Current <br />subrecipients awarded funding for renewal years will be required to submit a new budget <br />and program summary. the Collaborative reserves the right to redistribute funding and/or <br />issue a new RFP at its discretion. <br />5. Describe performance standards for evaluating ESG. <br />The City utilizes the HUD Monitoring ESG handbook to monitor each program’s <br />performance to ensure that goals are on track and funds are used for eligible activities. On <br />a quarterly basis, invoices are reviewed to ensure program compliance. In addition, the <br />quarterly financial invoices are monitored by City Accounting staff. On-site monitoring of <br />non-profit organizations is done by staff and by consultants for both program and financial <br />records on an as-needed basis, or at least every three years. The City works closely with <br />the CoC and other ESG jurisdictions in the County to standardize processes and approaches <br />as much as possible. <br />Discussion <br />In the implementation of programs and activities under the 2025 Annual Action Plan, the <br />City will adhere to regulations set forth by the Community Planning and Development <br />(CPD) agency within HUD. <br />EXHIBIT 1