There is no maximum or minimum. Funding should be allocated to the highest and best use related to a county’s goals consistent with the prioritization criteria outlined in Section 204 of the NOFA.

Yes. If program funding is going to a facility, there needs to be a contract in place. The contract can be with the county or its contracted third-party administrator.

ACH payments will be made directly to the banking information the applicant provides.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) has a public website where you can search for facilities to get this information. To verify that licensed facilities are in good standing, visit the website here.

Yes, collaboration between county departments is strongly encouraged. However, the county department that signs the program funding agreement (PFA) is ultimately responsible for managing program funds and administering the program in accordance to the PFA and program guidance.

The acquisition of property is not eligible for CCE Preservation funds. However, funding through the Capital Expansion RFA: CCE Capital Expansion grants can be used for acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation to preserve and expand adult and senior care facilities serving Supplemental Security Income/ State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) applicants and recipients, including those who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. While the application portal has closed, applications that were submitted prior to June 1, 2023, will be considered for Capital Expansion grant funding.

Yes. They would be considered eligible residents and could be counted as such. In this scenario, the county should be working with the resident county to ensure no duplication of funds.

Yes. The residents receiving SSI, regardless of other supports they may be receiving, would count toward the eligibility numbers.

To be eligible for CCE Operating Subsidy Payment (OSP) funds, facilities must confirm operational deficit amounts are a result of applying all existing revenues, regardless of funding source, to operational expenditures. If, after incorporating all existing revenues available to either the facilities planned operational budgets or actual financials, they still have a deficit, they may be eligible to receive OSP funds. Counties may consider working with facilities to ensure they are braiding funding appropriately and supplementing funds and not supplanting.

A new portal and system of record is under development. Once finalized, counties will be provided a link and login information to access the portal.

No. If the PFA has already been executed, you will not need to create a new PFA.

Costs incurred after the date of your award, but prior to the PFA execution, will be considered sunk costs and may be used as match if they meet the expense criteria listed in the NOFA.

For more information about CCE Program funding and deadlines, visit our Funding Overview page.

You will be assigned a main point of contact from BDO GS who will serve as your grant coordinator throughout the process. A representative from BDO GS will contact you to schedule a one-on-one meeting with your new grant coordinator to discuss your CCE award in detail and answer any questions you may have.

Following the transition of the CCE third-party administrator from Advocates for Human Potential to HORNE, all materials related to the CCE program were transferred into a new system of record managed by HORNE (now known as BDO GS as described below). Additional information or clarification may be requested as CDSS and BDO GS continue review of your application.

The transition is part of our ongoing mission to expand the state’s housing and care continuum, improve housing stability, and prevent the cycle of homelessness or unnecessary institutionalization. We expect this transition to benefit CCE awardees as the program continues to evolve. HORNE (now known as BDO GS as described below) will utilize processes and systems already being implemented in similar programs supporting vulnerable populations.

Effective November 1, 2025, HORNE merged into a subsidiary of BDO USA. HORNE will now operate under the new entity name, BDO Government Services (BDO GS) which will be the new third-party administrator for the Community Care Expansion Program. Previously, the transition was from one entity to another (AHP to HORNE). While HORNE’s name has changed, its dedication to its partners and CCE has not. The same team and personnel continues to administer CCE, now supported by the expanded capabilities of BDO GS.