On November 13, 2025, HUD released the FY2025 CoC Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on grants.gov. It is highly important that all new and renewal applicants read the NOFO, as there are many changes from previous competitions. You may also view HUD’s One-Pager here.  

FY2025 CoC Program NOFO  (available for download through grants.gov)

The NOFO provides vital information about this year’s competition, detailing CoC and Project Applicant responsibilities, project eligibility thresholds, project quality thresholds, and the types of projects eligible for funding. All new and renewal applicants should be familiar with the NOFO prior to beginning any applications in e-snaps, the electronic CoC Program Application, and the grants management system.

Scorecards

FY2025 CoC Program New and Renewal Project Scorecards are under development by the Scorecard Committee and will be posted here once approved by the NC BoS CoC Steering Committee.

• FY2025 New Project Scorecard
• FY2025 Renewal Project Scorecard

FY2025 CoC Program Funding Priorities

FY2025 CoC Program Funding Priorities are under development by the Funding and Performance Subcommittee and will be posted here once approved by the NC BoS CoC Steering Committee.

• FY2025 CoC Program Funding Priorities and Rating and Ranking Procedures

Additional Resources

• NC BoS CoC Project Ranking Appeals Process

Kickoff Webinar

NCCEH staff hosted a Kickoff Webinar for both new and renewal applicants with important information from this year’s NOFO.  This webinar explained the CoC Program application process and eligibility requirements, but should not be a substitute for thoroughly reading the NOFO.

• Kickoff Webinar Recording
• Kickoff Webinar Slides

Introduction to ZoomGrants Webinar

NC BoS CoC will be using ZoomGrants as a project application management tool in the FY2025 CoC Program Competition. This training is for both new and renewal applicants in the NC BoS CoC’s FY2025 CoC Program Competition. Join NCCEH and Jennifer Yost, Account Manager at ZoomGrants, for an introduction to using ZoomGrants. 

• ZoomGrants Webinar Recording
• ZoomGrants Training Slides
• ZoomGrants Applicant Slideshow
• Applicant Instructions – English

Intent to Apply Form

To apply for a new project in the FY2025 CoC Program Competition, agencies must submit an Intent to Apply form. Intent to Apply forms must be submitted no later than Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5pm. No new project applications will be accepted from agencies without an Intent to Apply form submission.

• FY2025 Intent to Apply Form

NCCEH staff will follow up with agencies who submit an Intent to Apply about approval, approval with required changes, or rejection. Approved new applicants will receive a link to ZoomGrants to complete their local application (official application will still be completed in e-snaps).

New Project Instructions and Checklist

The New Project Instructions and Checklist provides detailed instructions for all materials that must be submitted for new projects.

Additional Resources

• e-snaps Explainer: Step-by-step guide for applications who are new to e-snaps
• New Project Detailed Instructions (awaiting HUD release)

Kickoff Webinar

NCCEH staff hosted a Kickoff Webinar for both new and renewal applicants with important information from this year’s NOFO.  This webinar explained the CoC Program application process and eligibility requirements, but should not be a substitute for thoroughly reading the NOFO.

• Kickoff Webinar Recording
• Kickoff Webinar Slides

Introduction to ZoomGrants Webinar

NC BoS CoC will be using ZoomGrants as a project application management tool in the FY2025 CoC Program Competition. This training is for both new and renewal applicants in the NC BoS CoC’s FY2025 CoC Program Competition. Join NCCEH and Jennifer Yost, Account Manager at ZoomGrants, for an introduction to using ZoomGrants. 

• ZoomGrants Webinar Recording
• ZoomGrants Training Slides
• ZoomGrants Applicant Slideshow
• Applicant Instructions – English

Intent to Renew Form

To apply for a renewal project in the FY2025 CoC Program Competition, agencies must submit an Intent to Renew form. Intent to Renew forms must be submitted no later than Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5pm. No renewal project applications will be accepted from agencies without an Intent to Renew form submission. **Note that this Intent to Renew supersedes the Intent to Renew conducted earlier in 2025.

• FY2025 Intent to Renew Form

NCCEH staff will follow up with agencies who submit an Intent to Renew about approval, approval with required changes, or rejection. Approved renewal applicants will receive a link to ZoomGrants to complete their local application (official application will still be completed in e-snaps).

Renewal Project Instructions and Checklist

The Renewal Project Instructions and Checklist  provides detailed instructions for all materials that must be submitted for renewal projects.

Additional Resources

• e-snaps Explainer: Step-by-step guide for applications who are new to e-snaps
• Renewal Project Detailed Instructions (awaiting HUD release)

Slides and Materials

August 21, 2025

• • NC BoS CoC Competition Prep Steps Flier

August 28, 2025

• • Strengthening Partnerships with Faith-Based Organizations Flier

FY2025 Grant Inventory Worksheet

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.

See the Scorecard section above for approved FY2025 New and Renewal Project Scorecards.

This funding opportunity is now closed.

On May 16, 2025, HUD reissued a special Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) called CoC Builds via grants.gov. This NOFO targets efforts within the CoC to address and reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness by adding new units of permanent supportive housing (PSH) through new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation through the CoC Builds awards under the CoC Program.

Please review the CoC Builds NOFO page if you are interested in applying. Be sure to read the NOFO in its entirety to understand the full scope of the application requirements.

Based on the FY2025 Final Pro Rata Need of the NC Balance of State CoC, the maximum amount a single project may apply for under the CoC Builds NOFO is$9,000,000.

Match requirement: Match of no less than 25% cash or in-kind, or a combination of both, is required according to 24 CFR 578.73

CoC Builds Competition Timeline

• • Intent to Apply Deadline via Smartsheet: 12 PM (Noon) on Wednesday, May 28th
  • Application Deadline to NCCEH via Smartsheet: 12 PM (Noon) on Thursday, June 5th
  • Project Review Committee Scoring: June 5th – 9th
  • Project Review Committee Selection Meeting: Monday, June 9th at 1 PM
  • Steering Committee Approval Meeting: Tuesday, June 10th
  • Applicant Notification: 5 PM on Tuesday, June 10th
  • Appeals Deadline: 12 PM (Noon) on Wednesday, June 11th
  • Project Review Committee Appeals Meeting (tentative): Monday, June 16th at 1 PM
  • Steering Committee Appeals Meeting (tentative): Tuesday, June 17th at 10:30 AM
  • Selected Application submission Due Date in e-snaps: 12 PM (Noon) Friday, June 20th
  • CoC Submission of Approved Application: 8 PM Thursday, June 26th

Intent to Apply

Eligible agencies interested in applying are required to submit an Intent to Apply form by Wednesday, May 28th at 12 PM (Noon). To access the intent to apply form, go to this link.

Eligible agencies must have an active and up-to-date account with sam.gov at the time of application.

Applications for this CoC Builds NOFO are in e-snaps. Please note, this is a different system than the previous CoC Builds NOFO which was through grants.gov.

Applications

Applicants must submit pdfs of their project applicant profile, final application from e-snaps and all required attachments to the CoC at NCCEH by Thursday, June 5th at 12 PM (Noon) via this link. Applications received by the deadline will be scored. The CoC will not score applications received after the deadline.

Applications for CoC Builds funding are found in e-snaps.

e-snaps

Applicants without e-snaps access need to follow the instructions provided by HUD for e-snaps setup.

Once the Project Applicant Profile has been created, all applicants will need to create the Project Application by following detailed instructions to be posted on the CoC Builds NOFO page.

Application Requirements

Project Applicant Profile (pdf) from e-snaps: Applicants must complete an Applicant Profile in e-snaps, export it as a PDF, including all attachments, and submit it via the Smartsheet link provided above for the June 5th deadline. Non-profits must include their IRS 501c3 final determination letter. All applicants must attach their organization’s Code of Conduct.

Project Application (pdf) in e-snaps: Project applicants must complete a Project Application in e-snaps, export it as a PDF, and submit it via the Smartsheet link provided for the June 5th deadline. DO NOT SUBMIT IN E-SNAPS for the June 5th deadline. Project Application Detailed Instructions are to be posted on the CoC Builds NOFO page.

Required attachments:

• • Form HUD-2991 must be completed and dated between May 12, 2025, and June 26, 2025 – Applicants must submit a certification by the jurisdiction in which the proposed project will be located so that the applicant’s project application for
    funding is consistent with the jurisdiction’s HUD-approved consolidated plan. This attachment should be uploaded into the Project Application in e-snaps in the attachment section.
  • Code of Conduct must be uploaded in the attachment section of the Project Application in e-snaps, in addition to the Project Applicant Profile in e-snaps.
  • Non-Profits only: Non-profits must upload their IRS 501c3 final determination letter into the Project Application in e-snaps in the attachment section, in addition to the Project Applicant Profile in e-snaps.
  • Letter of Commitment, Contract, Other Federal Written Commitment in response to Rating Factor V.A.1.h. – Coordination with Housing Providers, Healthcare Organizations, and Social Service Providers. This attachment should be uploaded into the Project Application in e-snaps in the attachment section.
  • Evidence of Site Control: Evidence includes a deed or lease for new construction or rehabilitation, or a purchase agreement for acquisition. This attachment should be uploaded into the Project Application in e-snaps in the attachment section.

Application Optional Attachments:

Opportunity Zone: Submit Form HUD-2996. If the project will be in an opportunityzone, applicants can submit this optional attachment. This attachment should be uploaded into the Project Application in e-snaps in the attachment section.

Completed Financial Feasibility Analysis: If the project has a completed financial feasibility analysis conducted by a Housing Credit Agency, you are encouraged to attach the analysis in the attachment section of the Project Application in e-snaps.

If you have questions, please email CoC staff at NCCEH at bos@ncceh.org.