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HUD CoC Competition 2026

The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to promote communitywide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, and State and local governments to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused to homeless individuals, families, and communities by homelessness; promote access to and effect utilization of mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families; and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Table of Contents

‍ 2026 Competition Updates • ‍2026 CoC Project Competition Overview • 2026 Competition Links • 2026 Consolidated Application & Other Resources

Submissions

2026 Funding Interest Submissions • 2026 New Project Application Submissions • 2026 Renewal Project Application Submissions

2026 Competition Updates

  • The CoC has publicly posted the consolidated application which includes the CoC application and the CoC Priority listing.

    Click here to access the information!

  • On 9/21/26 the board approved the following documents as part of the local competition.

    2026 Updated Competition Timeline

    Public Safety Policy

  • In June 2026, HUD released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY26. During that time, litigation was filed in regard to the FY26 NOFO. Through this litigation, on Friday, August 7, 2026, the court ordered HUD to vacate the issuance of its 2026 NOFO. We are currently waiting for a response from HUD regarding this order and their next steps.

    The CoC Board met, Monday, August 10, and decided to pause the competition process until we receive further direction from HUD.

    HUD provided an email on August 10, 2026 noting that due to the court’s order, the 2026 CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and the August 26, 2026 application submission deadline are no longer in force as HUD is unable to accept applications at this time.

    HUD also noted that they will be evaluating the order and considering all legal options, including an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

    Due to these updates, we will continue with the pause on our FY2026 Local CoC Competition. Once more information is available regarding next steps the CoC will reach out to provide an update.

    At this time, due to the uncertainty of how HUD plans to move forward, we will not be releasing any information for the FY26 Local CoC Competition including grant awards, grant scores, or grant review information until we have a definitive answer from HUD.

    We appreciate your patience as we await further information. Thank you for your dedication and hard work with the CoC to prevent and end homelessness.

  • Potential new applicants: Reminder that applications for new projects are due 7/27/26 at 12 pm. No late submissions will be accepted.

    Upcoming event: IA BoS CoC will host a virtual listening session on 9/14/26 at 1:30 pm. You are invited to share feedback about the FY26 competition during this time.

    HUD has released the FY26 Grant Inventory Worksheet (GIW). CoC staff will be connecting with projects to review the GIW for any changes. To see specific details, look at the Competition Overview section.

    Join us at the FY26 Grant Applicant Training for the IA BoS CoC Local Competition! This meeting will focus on new and renewal applications for the local competition and is open to the public for all to attend.

    Please note - this session will be recorded. The slides and recording will be available on this page once the training is complete.

    Join us at the FY26 Grant Applicant Training for the IA BoS CoC Local Competition! This meeting will focus on new and renewal applications for the local competition and is open to the public for all to attend.

    Please note - this session will be recorded. The slides and recording will be available on this page once the training is complete.

  • Attention Interested Applicants: Please complete the following form to note your interest in 2026 IA BoS CoC Funding Opportunities. Please note this form is non-binding. 

    Click Here: Funding Interest Form

  • On June 1, 2026  HUD released the FY 26 CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

    You are invited to attend a public meeting outlining the NOFO and local competition information on June 15 at 1 pm. You can add this to your calendar here.

    If you do not currently receive specific information about the local competition but are interested, please update your mailing preferences.

  • The Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was released on 6/1/26. Read the NOFO here.

    As laid out in the text of the FY26 Transportation and Housing & Urban Development (THUD) bill it states, HUD must release the FY2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC Program by June 1, 2026, and make awards by December 1, 2026.

    On April 21, 2026, the FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO was updated noting the following:

    • Estimated post date: 5/29/26

    • Estimated Application Due Date (Consolidated Application): 8/26/26

    • Estimated Award Date: 12/1/26

FY2026 Competition Overview

Click here to view the FY26 Competition Reference form!

If you have any questions, please contact Jess Bleile.

Competition Links

If you have any questions, please contact Jess Bleile.

    • 2026 New Project Application - Closed 7/27/26

    • 2026 Renewal Project Application - Closed 7/10/26

Consolidated Application & Other Resources

Use the links below to access the competition ranking, planning grant, submitted consolidated application and priority listing, and notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).

Submissions

2026 Funding Interest Submissions

See all the new application submissions below in the drop-down folders.


2026 New Project Application Submissions

See all the new application submissions below in the drop-down folders.


2026 Renewal Project Application Submissions

See all the renewal application and agency upload submissions below in the drop-down folders.