Technical assistance for navigating Federal and State housing funding sources

(a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a grant program to provide technical assistance to States relating to the understanding of the relationship between Federal and State housing funding sources and how to best use those sources to finance housing projects in the State, such as permanent supportive housing, including resources, tools, and products that— (1) provide assistance on coordinating a single application for multiple funding sources; (2) provide assistance on consolidating funding sources and implementing reporting requirements at the State level; and (3) support staff capacity within State housing finance agencies to maintain the collaborations and systems necessary to better align types of funding with need and expand access to housing stability. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary, to remain available until expended, to carry out this section.