Local CoC Competition for Projects

River Valleys CoC is registered as a Continuum of Care for the purposes of HUD Continuum of Care funding competitions.  To participate in national competitions for HUD CoC Program funds, River Valleys CoC must hold a Local CoC Program Competition to evaluate, select, and rank individual projects to include in the regional CoC application to HUD. 

FY2026 Local Competition 

NOTE: On June 22, 2026, several entities filed a motion objecting to the provisions of the FY2026 NOFO and remaining issues for FY2025 funding. The court ordered HUD to resolve 2025 issues, but 2026 had to be addressed in a a separate suit. On July 2, the same parties filed suit challenging specifically the FY2026 NOFO provisions. River Valleys CoC will continue moving forward with Local Competition activities as planned, but applicants should be prepared for potential delays or changes depending on decisions made and actions taken in the legal process. To view the docket or sign up for alerts related to the case, visit Court Listener. 
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the FY2026 Continuum of Care Program funding competition on June 1, 2026.  River Valleys CoC opened the Local Competition for project applicants on June 11, 2026. 

Key documents 
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Overview

The purpose of the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness by providing funding to nonprofits and local governments to rehouse individuals and families. The program aims to address underlying causes of homelessness while minimizing re-traumatization. The program also aims to promote access to mainstream programs, improve data collection, and optimize self-sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness, helping them achieve long-term stability and connection to community. 

The main project types in the HUD CoC Program are:
  • Permanent Housing (PH), including Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and Rapid Re-housing (RRH),
  • Transitional Housing (TH),
  • Supportive Services Only (SSO), and 
  • Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).  

The FY2026 HUD CoC Program Competition introduces some new priorities for funding, including treatment and recovery-oriented programming, partnering with first responders and local law enforcement, reducing unsheltered homelessness, and increasing participants' earned income. 

Important Dates

All CoC Program Competition deadlines are 4:00pm on the date listed.  
​Pre-Application/Notice of Intent to Apply due: June 30, 2026

Local Competition Application due: July 17, 2026

Applicant Notification of Selection in Local Competition: August 10, 2026

​​Final application due in e-snaps National Competition system: August 17, 2026
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Notification of HUD project selections: December 2026

Application components

1. Pre-Application / Notice of Intent to Apply

Pre-applications for all projects are due by June 30, 2026 at 4:00pm by online form. Pre-applications are submitted by online form. The CoC strongly advises new applicants to submit pre-applications early to ensure that you can access assistance as needed.  

2. Local Competition Application

All project applications are due for CoC review and selection by July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm. Applicants that submit pre-application/ notice of intent to apply are supplied instructions for submitting the Application. Project Applications will include an Excel document with attachments. 

3. Final E-snaps Application

All projects selected by the CoC must submit a formal application in the HUD online application system, e-snaps when this system opens. Resources to assist in navigating the e-snaps system are linked in the Resources and Support box on this page. 

Application help

CoC Resources

May 2026 Applicant Preparation Webinars
(register to access) 
  1. Program purpose & funding types
  2. Applicant eligibility & fit
  3. System integration & accountability
  4. Project design and planning #1
  5. Project design and planning #2
  6. Competition process & timelines
  7. Application content & criteria​​
Samples for Applicants
Now available: Applicant 1:1 Consults
​Need to talk through your project plan? Clarify a question? Schedule a time with CoC staff between now and July 10. 
Coming in July: E-snaps Lab Times
Details will be posted after HUD opens the E-snaps application system. 

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