FY 2026 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) NOFO Summary for Providers 

Overview

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the FY 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on June 1, 2026. The national competition makes more than $4 billion available to communities across the country to support housing and services for individuals, families, youth, and survivors of domestic violence experiencing homelessness. The national application deadline is August 26, 2026.

The Summit County Continuum of Care (OH-506) will conduct a local competition to determine project rankings and funding recommendations that will be submitted to HUD as part of our Consolidated Application.

What Providers Should Know

Renewing Projects

Current HUD CoC-funded projects eligible for renewal should:

• Review their Grant Inventory Worksheet (GIW) information carefully.
• Ensure project performance and HMIS data are accurate and complete.
• Verify grant budgets and eligible renewal amounts.
• Prepare for local ranking and review activities.

Strong project performance, data quality, financial management, and compliance with HUD requirements will continue to be critical factors during the local review process.

New Project Opportunities

HUD continues to encourage communities to invest in strategies that effectively reduce homelessness and improve housing outcomes.

Potential funding opportunities may include:

• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
• Rapid Re-Housing (RRH)
• Joint Transitional Housing/Rapid Re-Housing (TH-RRH)
• Dedicated Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) projects
• Coordinated Entry projects
• Domestic Violence Bonus projects
• Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) projects
• Planning and system-level initiatives, where eligible

Funding opportunities available to Summit County will depend on HUD’s final funding calculations and local competition results.

The Continuum of Care (CoC) is seeking Letters of Intent (LOIs) from organizations interested in applying for funding through the anticipated FY 2026 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition.

As HUD continues to refine its approach to addressing homelessness, communities are expected to prioritize housing interventions that effectively meet the needs of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Preliminary guidance indicates a heightened focus on Transitional Housing, Supportive Services, and projects that demonstrate flexibility in responding to evolving federal priorities.

The LOI process is designed to help the CoC:

• Assess community capacity and readiness for the FY 2026 competition.
• Identify potential projects that align with HUD priorities.
• Understand opportunities for new and expanded partnerships.
• Evaluate the community’s ability to respond to emerging funding opportunities.

Organizations interested in applying for FY 2026 CoC funding, including:

• Nonprofit organizations
• Local government agencies
• Public housing agencies
• Tribal organizations
• Faith-based organizations
• Other eligible entities serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness

Organizations should provide a brief narrative that addresses the following:

1. Organization name and primary contact information.
2. Description of the proposed project or program.
3. How the project aligns with anticipated HUD priorities, including:
• Transitional Housing
• Supportive Services
• Housing stability and positive housing outcomes
4. Target population(s) to be served.
5. Organizational capacity and experience managing federal grants.
6. Ability to adapt, expand, or pivot programming in response to HUD priorities and funding requirements.
7. Potential partnerships or collaborations that will support project success.

Submission of an LOI does not guarantee funding, project selection, or inclusion in the CoC’s FY 2026 application. The LOI process is intended for planning purposes and to inform local funding decisions once HUD releases the official FY 2026 NOFO.

All Letters of Intent must be submitted by June 22, 2026.

Please submit your Letter of Intent via email to: FY2026HUDPreapplication@summitcoc.org

Additional information regarding the FY 2026 CoC Competition, local timelines, and application requirements will be posted as it becomes available.

We appreciate your interest in partnering with the Continuum of Care to prevent and end homelessness in our community.

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