Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Marshalltown
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Human First Training
In this training, we will explore practical tools and insights for honoring the identities that shape your clients’ lived experiences.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - August 2026
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - September 2026
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
FY26 IA BoS CoC Grant Competition Virtual Feedback Session
FY26 Grant Competition Feedback Session!
Join the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care and provide your feedback on the FY26 Local Grant Competition Process!
This feedback allows the CoC to make improvements to the grant process to make it better each year!
All are welcome to attend this virtual session!
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Dial in by phone
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CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - October 2026
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - November 2026
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - December 2026
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - July 2026
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
CANCELLED! Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
FY26 - Grant Applicant Training - IA BoS CoC Local Competition
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 the 2026 Competition page once the training is complete.
Training grant applicants is important to support in how to clearly explain project goals, match proposals with what HUD and the CoC are looking for and improve chances of getting funding needed for meaningful projects.
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID: 266 142 118 171 814
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Dial in by phone
+1 323-676-6180,,716902977# United States, Los Angeles
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IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - Special Meeting
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Marshalltown
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
YHSI Learning Series: Healing Iowa
This highly interactive 4-hour training is designed for service providers and system partners who interact with folks experiencing homelessness.
Participants will explore how trauma and adversity shape development and behavior, and how trauma-informed approaches can support healing for both youth and providers.
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
FY 26 NOFO Public Meeting
The public is invited to attend a public meeting outlining the NOFO and local competition information on June 15 at 1 pm via Teams.
If you do not currently receive specific information about the local competition but are interested, please update your mailing preferences.
Please note: the add to calendar function for google calendar and ICS may not include the call in information. You can manually add it to your invite by using the call in information below:
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IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - June 2026
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Ames
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Strategic Data Task Group
The Strategic Data Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.
CoC Impact Task Group
The CoC Impact Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 10 am virtually.
CoC Grant Competition Task Group
The Iowa Balance of State CoC Grant Competition Task Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 2 pm.
Youth Action Board Meeting: Marshalltown
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Youth Action Board Meeting: Iowa City
The Youth Action Board (YAB) is a collective of young individuals dedicated to eradicating homelessness by incorporating the voices and insights of youth. The YAB is committed to it’s mission of ending youth homelessness through the following key focus areas:
Amplify Youth & Young Adult Voices
Foster Community Commitment
Ensure Access to Mainstream Programs
Offer Training and Development Opportunities
Coordinated Service Regions Task Group
The Coordinated Service Regions Task Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at 11: 30 am virtually.
YHSI Learning Series: OneIowa
This training explores the intersection of youth homelessness and LGTBQ+ identities.
OneIowa is a state-wide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization that focuses on the needs of LGBTQ+ Iowans. This training with OneIowa will provide foundational and functional curriculum focused on serving the LGBTQ+ community.
Homelessness disproportionately affects LGTBQ+ youth, particularly transgender and nonbinary people. As part of the training series dedicated to Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI), OneIowa is bringing this training to Polk County prior to statewide implementation.
Join service providers, community partners, and advocates to learn more about how to best support LGBTQ+ youth navigating homelessness or housing insecurity.
IA BoS CoC Board Meeting - May 2026
The IA BoS CoC Board of Directors are organized to plan for and provide a system of outreach, engagement, assessment, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and prevention strategies to address the various needs of those experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness within the 96 counties that make up the Iowa Balance of State Continuum of Care Jurisdiction.
YHSI Learning Series: Healing Iowa
Healing Iowa: CYC & ACES360
Discovering the Impact of Trauma and Building Strategies Towards Healing
This highly interactive 4-hour training will introduce participants to the ways trauma and adversity impact us, with a specific focus on adolescent development and youth experiencing homelessness. We will discuss how secondary traumatic stress may impact providers and learn about and practice trauma-informed skills and strategies that promote youth and provider healing and wellbeing.
Merged Task Group - Data/HMIS and Strategic Planning
The Merged Data/HMIS and Strategic Planning Task Group meets every 1st Thursday at 1 pm virtually.