FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and YHDP Notice of Funding Opportunity
The 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now available at grants.gov.
The NOFO makes available $4.04 billion to address homelessness by:

Investing in recovery and self-sufficiency:
This record level of funding is available to communities across the nation to address the root causes of homelessness.

HUD will support organizations that facilitate treatment and recovery and prohibits funding the widespread use of illicit drugs and distribution of paraphernalia. The status quo perpetuates addiction in taxpayer-funded homelessness assistance programs in violation of Federal law.

HUD is making resources available for housing assistance paired with wraparound services to advance recovery and self-sufficiency for homeless Americans. This includes a $1.3 billion investment in new projects, with a priority for Transitional Housing and Supportive Service projects.

Advancing outcomes through competition:
This is the most competitive funding opportunity in the history of the CoC program.

By returning the program’s focus to solutions and performance, this NOFO requires CoC recipients to scrutinize and prioritize the most successful projects rather than automatically renewing funding to failed providers.

Rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse:
To better steward American tax dollars, this NOFO ties funding to performance. This ends a lack of program accountability that has led to waste, fraud, and abuse instead of providing assistance to homeless individuals.

HUD encourages CoCs to expand their pool of providers, including high-performing faith-based providers when appropriate, who can deliver outcomes in line with the priorities above and in this NOFO.
HUD also encourages organizations that are passionate about these priorities who have not previously received CoC funding to participate with their local CoC.
For more information, see HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) here
Additional resources will be available on the Continuum of Care Competition page of HUD’s website.
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
The FY 2026 CoC Application, the FY 2026 CoC Priority Listing, and FY 2026 Project Applications should be available in e-snaps soon.

Additional Information
The following additional materials will be posted on the Continuum of Care page of HUD's website:

• FY 2026 CoC Estimated ARD Reports
• Detailed Instructions
• FY 2026 CoC Application
• FY 2026 CoC Priority Listing
• FY 2026 Project Applications – all types

• Navigational Guides
  • How to Access Project Applications
  • Project Applicant Profile Navigational Guide
  • New Project Application
  • Renewal Project Application
  • YHDP Renewal Project Application
  • YHDP Replacement and YHDP Reallocation Project Application
  • UFA Costs Project Application
  • Planning Costs Project Application
  • CoC Priority Listing

Webinar - Thursday, June 4th
HUD will host an informational webinar at 3pm, Thursday, June 4th. All potential applicants are encouraged to attend. The webinar will be recorded.
Click here to join FY26 CoC NOFO Webinar
Questions regarding the FY 2026 CoC Program Competition process must be submitted to CoCNOFO@hud.gov

Questions related to e-snaps functionality (e.g., password lockout, access to user's application account, updating Applicant Profile) must be submitted to e-snaps@hud.gov.

HUD is committed to protecting taxpayer dollars against waste, fraud, and abuse. HUD reminds potential applicants that they must comply with all Federal law including financial reporting requirements and the prohibition on operating so-called “safe consumption sites” for drugs in violation of 21 U.S.C § 856.
Finally, HUD reminds potential applicants that they must apply for funding through the Collaborative Applicant of the CoC in their geographic area. The Solo Applicant appeal process is available to applicants who attempted to participate, that believe they were denied the right to participate in a reasonable manner.

Please note that agencies must be active members of the Continuum of Care (CoC) to apply for the NOFO. Please ensure your 2026 membership fee is paid prior to submission.
The following deadlines apply:
• Letters of Intent Submitted:
All agencies that submitted a Letter of Intent must submit their application to HCPC no later than January 28 at 5:00 PM.
• Application Review and Ranking:
All applications will be reviewed and ranked no later than February 5 at 5:00 PM.
• Notification of Ranking:
All applicants will receive notification of their ranking no later than February 6.
• NOFO Submission:
HCPC will submit the NOFO by the deadline February 9.
HUD expects the reopened FY24-25 CoC NOFO to be posted on January 9, 2026. HUD expects application forms and materials to be available on e-snaps no later than January 16, 2026. Applications will be due by February 9, 2026. HUD will communicate information and any updates on HUD.gov and by mailing list.
Please ensure all requirements and deadlines are met, as late or incomplete submissions cannot be considered.

NOFO update 12.23.25 click here for important information-Preliminary Injunction

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO for the 2025 Fiscal Year for public review. HUD understands this NOFO to be enjoined pursuant to a preliminary injunction entered in State of Washington, et al. v. HUD, No. 1:25-cv-00626-MSM-AEM (District of Rhode Island), and National Alliance to End Homelessness, et al. v. HUD, No. 1:25-cv-00636-MSM-AEM (District of Rhode Island). HUD will not implement or enforce this NOFO pending further court order. HUD will issue further clarification on the status of this or any other future Fiscal Year 2025 NOFO as necessary. HUD will provide further notice as to when the application portal will open.
The changes include technical corrections and modifications, the highlights of which are as follows:
1. Investment in New Permanent Housing with Robust Supportive Services for Individuals and Families with a Disability.
This NOFO provides a set-aside of 30% of all ESG and COC funds, as contained in 42 U.S.C. § 11386b, for new permanent housing projects for homeless individuals and families with disabilities, including PH-PSH and PH-RRH. As outlined in the Threshold Criteria in V.A.4, new PH-PSH and PH-RRH projects must serve individuals and families with disabilities.
This NOFO aligns with the program statutory requirements to fund new permanent housing. CoCs have discretion to determine if or how much of their Annual Renewal Demand (ARD) will be used for the creation of new Permanent Housing projects.
2. Two-Track Application Process for Increased Flexibility.
In order to provide time and flexibility for CoCs to solicit new Permanent Housing project applications, HUD is creating a separate deadline for new Permanent Housing projects.
Normal Track: $2,655,600,000 in funding, January 28, 2026 deadline and March 31, 2026 estimated award date. HUD reserves the right to award projects in Tier 1 of CoC Priority Listings prior to the rest of awards.
Extended Track: $1,262,400,000 in funding, February 25, 2026 deadline and April, 22, 2026 estimated award date. For new Permanent Housing projects only.
3. FY 2025 CoC Consolidated Application.
All CoCs must complete and submit the FY 2025 CoC Consolidated Application that includes the CoC Application and CoC Priority Lising with all submitted projects ranked or rejected based on the criteria set forth in this NOFO. CoCs applying for new Permanent Housing projects on the Extended Track timeline must submit a separate Priority Listing of new Permanent Housing projects. CoCs may not submit projects in Normal Track and Extended Track that, when combined, exceed their maximum award amount.
4. Increase in Competition and Expedited Awards.
The Continuum of Care program is a national competition (42 U.S.C. 11386a). Tier 1 is set at 30 percent of the CoC’s Annual Renewal Demand (ARD). HUD reserves the right to award projects in Tier 1 of CoC Priority Listings prior to the rest of awards.
5. Investment in Transitional Housing and Supportive Service Only Projects.
In order to promote balance and increase competition, no more than 30 percent of a CoC’s Annual Renewal Demand (ARD) under this NOFO will fund the renewal of existing Permanent Housing projects, including PH-PSH, PH-RRH and Joint TH and PH-RRH projects.
HUD encourages CoCs and providers to read through the NOFO. The Department intends to make resources available in a timely manner so grantees with measurable results can continue to support vulnerable populations. The Department remains fully committed to make long overdue reforms to its homelessness assistance programs.

-FY 2025 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Grants NOFO Information
-Letter of Intent to HCPC 11/24/2025 by 5 p.m.
-Application due to HCPC 12/14/2025
-Reviewing Committee 12/22/2025-1/5/2026
-Submission to HUD 1/14/2026
-Anticipating Award Date 5/1/2026