CoC Program Application Information
Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) releases a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program.
Instructions for the FY2024 CoC Program Application are posted here.
Please note, there are separate instructions for new and renewal project applicants. Applicants should thoroughly read the instructions to understand what materials should be submitted and when.
The NC Balance of State CoC (NC BoS CoC) has multiple submission dates for materials. The CoC will use the timely submission of materials as a major factor in whether a project application will be considered for submission in the final CoC Consolidated Application.
If you have questions, please ask them early in the process and do not wait until close to the submission deadlines. All questions should be directed to bos@ncceh.org.
The CoC does not intend to grant any extension during this process.
FY2024 CoC Project Application Process and Timeline
FY2024 CoC Program New and Renewal Project Scorecards were approved by the NC BoS CoC Steering Committee on March 5, 2024.
Each year, the Funding and Performance Subcommittee recommends CoC Program Funding Priorities for approval by the NC BoS CoC Steering Committee. The FY2024 CoC Program Funding Priorities were approved on April 2, 2024.
Navigating e-snaps Webinar: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 2 PM - 2:30 PM
New Project Application Webinar: Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 2 PM - 4 PM
Agencies new to the CoC Program and those with current CoC Program
Projects who are interested in applying for new projects should attend this
webinar.
Eligibility requirements will be explained, and the application process will be
reviewed.
Rapid Rehousing and Permanent Supportive Housing projects are prioritized for
new projects.
Slides
Recording
New project applicants must submit an Intent to Apply Form. No new project applications will be accepted from agencies without an Intent to Apply Form submission. Intent to Apply Forms must be submitted no later than Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5 PM.
CoC staff will follow up with agencies submitting an Intent to Apply Form
CoC Program Competition Application Resources and Materials
A step-by-step guide from set up to completing the project application in e-snaps (HUD's online application system). PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION, follow the instructions to create or update your Agency Profile and make sure the staff completing the application has a user account.
NCCEH will host a Navigating E-snaps Webinar: Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 2 PM until 3 PM
How to Access Project Applications in e-snaps: HUD Guide
Project Applicant Profile e-snaps Navigational Guide: HUD Guide
New Project Application Instructions and Checklist
New Project Application Instructions and Checklist
HUD's New Project Application Detailed Instructions
Provides detailed instructions for all materials that must be submitted in the final application to HUD via e-snaps for new projects.
HUD's New Project Application Detailed Instructions
New Project Thresholds and Standards Form
New Project Thresholds and Standards Form
New PSH Applicant Policies and Procedures Page Reference Form
New PSH Applicant Policies and Procedures Page Reference Form
New RRH Applicant Policies and Procedures Page Reference Form
New RRH Applicant Policies and Procedures Page Reference Form
Determination of Certification with State Consolidated Plan
Determination of Certification with State Consolidated Plan - Non-PHA
Determination of Certification with State Consolidated Plan - PHA
Match Letter Template
Grantee Agreement Form for New Projects
Renewal Project Applicant Webinar: Thursday, March 14, 2024, 10 AM – 12 PM
This webinar is for agencies interested in renewing their current CoC Program
projects.
Slides
Recording
All agencies with FY2023 awarded CoC Program projects must submit an Intent to Renew Form for each project eligible for renewal.
Due Date: By 12 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Pre-Competition Scoring and Standards Review
All projects eligible for renewal in FY2024 achieved certification last year. Please review the Pre-Competition Scoring and Standards Review Instructions and Checklist to be sure to submit the appropriate documentation for your renewal project.
Due Date: By 12 PM on Thursday, May 2, 2024
FY2024 Pre-Competition Scoring and Standards Review Form
Pre-Competition Scoring and Standards Review Instructions and Checklist
Grantee Agreement Form for Renewal Projects
Pre-Competition Renewal Applicant PSH Form
Pre-Competition Renewal Applicant RRH Form
Certification
Renewal projects that submitted policies and procedures for review because they made a significant change since last year that after review meet all Housing First and programmatic design standards will receive a 3-Year Certification and will not need to submit specific documents for review again until the FY2027 CoC Program competition, unless they make significant changes again in their project's policies & procedures.
Renewal projects that submitted policies and procedures for review, because they made a change since last year that upon review did NOT meet at least one Housing First or programmatic design standard, will have the opportunity to receive technical assistance from CoC staff, revise, and resubmit their policies and procedures for review. CoC staff will meet with these agencies between May 16, 2024 and May 30, 2024.
Agencies have the opportunity to re-submit documentation for review by 12 PM on June 6, 2024 via the FY2024 Pre-Competition Scoring and Standards Review Form.
If Standards are achieved upon resubmission, agencies will receive Certification approval for the FY2025 competition and will not have to submit documents again for review until the FY2028 competition, unless they make changes again in their policies and procedures.
CoC Program Competition Application Resources and Materials
A step-by-step guide from set up to completing the project application in e-snaps (HUD's online application system). PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION, follow the instructions to update your Agency Profile and make sure the staff completing the application has a user account.
NCCEH will host a Navigating E-snaps Office Hour for Returning Project Applicants:
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 3:30 PM until 4:30 PM. Attendance is optional.
How to Access Project Applications in e-snaps: HUD Guide
Project Applicant Profile e-snaps Navigational Guide: HUD Guide
Renewal Project Application Instructions and Checklist
Renewal Project Application Instructions and Checklist
HUD's Renewal Project Application Detailed Instructions
Provides detailed instructions for all materials that must be submitted in the final application to HUD via e-snaps for renewal projects.
HUD's Renewal Project Application Detailed Instructions
Renewal Applicant Form
Determination of Certification with State Consolidated Plan
Determination of Certification with State Consolidated Plan - non-PHA
Determination of Certification with State Consolidated Plan - PHA
Match Letter Template
Coming in 2024.
The Scorecard Committee, composed of representatives from Regional Committees and staffed by NCCEH, meets each year to create the scorecards used for scoring new and renewal CoC Program project applications. The Scorecard Committee's work is complete for FY2024. See the Scorecard section above for approved FY2024 New and Renewal Project Scorecards.
On July 19th, HUD released a special CoC Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) called CoC Builds. This NOFO targets efforts within the CoC to address & reduce persons experiencing homelessness by adding new units of permanent supportive housing (PSH) through new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation through one-time CoC Builds awards under the CoC Program.
To review the CoC Builds NOFO, follow this link: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/CFO/documents/Foa_Content_of_FR-6800-N-25A.pdf.
For eligible agencies interested in applying, the CoC will require an intent to apply submission by September 27th at 5 PM. To access the intent to apply form, go to this link.
Final applications will be due to NCCEH by Thursday, October 10th at 5 PM.
Applicants should read the CoC Builds NOFO to understand the full scope of application requirements & submit the final application & required attachments to NCCEH by the deadline using this Smartsheet link. Complete applications received by the deadline will be scored. The CoC will not score applications received after the deadline.
Application Forms
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
HUD Applicant-Recipient Disclosure Report
Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications (HUD-424B)
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL)
Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D)
Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B)
Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A)
CoC Builds Competition Timeline
- 09/27 at 5 PM: Intent to Apply Deadline
- 10/10 at 5 PM: Application Deadline
- 10/14 - 30: Project Review Committee Scoring & Selection
- 11/05 at 10:30 AM: Steering Committee Approval Meeting
- 11/05 by 5 PM: Applicant Notification
- 11/07 at 12 PM: Appeals Deadline
- 11/08 at 9:30 AM: Project Review Committee Appeals Meeting (tentative)
- 11/12 at 10:30 AM: Steering Committee Appeals Meeting (tentative)
- 11/15 at 5 PM: Selected Application Finalization Due Date
- 11/19: CoC Submission of Approved Application