Funding Opportunities
CoC PROGRAM INFORMATION
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.
Scorecards
FY2024 CoC Program New and Renewal Project Scorecards were approved by the NC BoS CoC Steering Committee on March 5, 2024.
FY2024 Renewal Project Scorecard
FY2024 CoC Program Funding Priorities
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.
FY2024 CoC Program Application Process - New Projects
Navigating e-snaps Webinar: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 2 PM – 2:30 PM
Recording
Slides
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
FY2024 Intent to Apply Form
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 2 weeks after the release of the Notice of Funding opportunity by HUD.
CoC staff will follow up with agencies submitting an Intent to Apply Form
CoC Program Competition Application Resources and Materials
E-snaps Explainer
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.
Navigating E-snaps Webinar
New Project Application Instructions and Checklist
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
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.
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
New Project Thresholds and Standards Form
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity
New PSH Applicant Policies and Procedures Page Reference Form
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
New RRH Applicant Policies and Procedures Page Reference Form
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Determination of Certification with State Consolidated Plan
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Match Letter Template
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Grantee Agreement Form for New Projects
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
FY2024 CoC Program Application Process - Renewal Projects
Renewal Project Applicant Webinar
For agencies interested in renewing their current CoC Program projects.
Slides
Recording
FY2024 Intent to Renew Form
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
E-snaps Explainer
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.
For those wanting to attend, please register – coming soon.
Renewal Project Application Instructions and Checklist
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
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.
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Renewal Applicant Form
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Determination of Certification with State Consolidated Plan
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Match Letter Template
Coming after the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
FY2024 CoC Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Coming in 2024.
FY2024 CoC Program Application
Coming in 2024.
Grant Inventory Worksheet (GIW)
Coming in 2024.
Scorecard Committee Materials
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.
ESG PROGRAM INFORMATION
ESG Program Overview
The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act) amended the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, including major revisions to the Emergency Shelter Grants program, now the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) administers non-entitlement ESG Program funds in North Carolina. More information about the ESG Program is available on the NC DHHS website.
- ESG grantee information
- ESG client forms
- ESG provider forms
ESG Program Annual Competition
The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program competitive application cycle occurs on an annual basis. ESG Program funding is administered by the State and is overseen by the NC ESG Program Office in the NC DHHS Division of Aging and Adult Services.
The ESG Program application includes two parts: a Regional Application completed by NC Balance of State Continuum of Care (NC BoS CoC) staff and a Project Application completed by each agency seeking funding.
There are two steps to the application process: First, agencies within the NC BoS CoC must submit Project Applications to the CoC for review by the Project Review Committee and approval by the Steering Committee. Project Applications approved by the Steering Committee are then, as a second step, submitted by applicants to the NC ESG Program Office at NC DHHS for their review and final approval.
This page is for NC Balance of State CoC-specific information. Information about the ESG Program application process with the NC ESG Program Office at NC DHHS can be found here.
NC BoS CoC ESG Program Funding Priorities
The CY2026 ESG Program Funding Priorities were approved by the NC BoS CoC Steering Committee on March 4, 2025.
CY2026 ESG Program Funding Priorities
Past ESG Program Funding Priorities:
Current ESG Program Application - RFA Issued June 11, 2024
Current ESG Program Application – RFA Issued June 11, 2024
On June 11, 2024, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) released a grant opportunity for non-profit agencies and units of local government to provide services to assist individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This is the CY2025 ESG Program annual allocation for agencies providing eligible activities for ESG Program funding including Street Outreach, Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) services.
Agencies applying for NC ESG Program funding from NC DHHS for services to be provided in any of the 79 counties within the North Carolina Balance of State Continuum of Care (NC BoS CoC) must follow the instructions linked below.
CY2025 ESG Project Application Instructions and Materials
ESG Program Project Application Instructions
NC BoS CoC Supplemental Information Form
NC BoS CoC ESG Program Scorecard
CY2025 ESG Program Regional Committee Instructions
Regional Committee Instructions
Applicants must also refer to NC ESG Program Grantee Information webpage for more information on allowable program activities, eligibility, reporting requirements, and other required materials.
Resources for Completing CY2025 Project Applications
Coordinated Assessment Written Standards
Emergency Shelter Written Standards
Rapid Rehousing and Prevention Written Standards
Permanent Supportive Housing Written Standards
Street Outreach Written Standards
VAWA Emergency Transfer Policy
In this year’s competition, NCCEH staff will complete the Regional Application and Regional Budget on the NC Balance of State CoC’s behalf. Regional Committees do not need to complete an individual Regional Application for their Regional Committee.
CY2025 ESG Program Competition Webinar for Project Applicants – Coming soon…
CY2025 ESG Program Competition Webinar: Roles and Timeline for Regional Committees – Coming soon…
Trainings for ESG Program Grantees
ESG Program Grantees Webinar
Coming in Fall 2024
Lead Safe Housing Rule Training for Emergency Shelters:
Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Recording
Slideshow
Lead Safe Housing Rule Training for Housing Providers:
Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Recording
Slideshow
2024 Day 1 Families Fund
NC BoS Regional RFP Webinar (July 18, 2024)
Webinar Slides
Webinar Recording