Funding Opportunities
CoC PROGRAM INFORMATION
CoC Program Application Information
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) releases a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program.
FY2026 CoC Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
The FY2026 NOFO is projected to release on May 29, 2026. More information to come.
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.
FY2025 CoC Program Competition – Local Competition Timeline
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November 17, 2025 |
Local Competition Timeline and Resources published to NCCEH website. Intent to Apply and Intent to Renew released. |
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November 20, 2025 |
10am: Kickoff Webinar for All FY2025 Applicants 11am: ZoomGrants training for new and renewal applicants. **Both informational sessions will be recorded and posted to the NCCEH website |
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November 24, 2025 by 5pm |
Intent to Apply and Intent to Renew due in Smartsheet. |
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November 25, 2025 by 5pm |
Applicants notified of the approval, approval with funding reduced, or rejection of Intent to Apply or Intent to Renew. |
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November 26, 2025 –December 15, 2025 |
Local Competition window open in ZoomGrants. |
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December 15, 2025 by 5pm |
Pre-Application and Application due to NCCEH through ZoomGrants. **Project Application from e-snaps must be exported and included in this submission. Do not submit your Project Application in e-snaps until NCCEH gives you the notice to do so. NCCEH will be reviewing Project Applications submitted on the 15th for necessary corrections. |
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December 16, 2025 – December 23, 2025 |
Scoring and Threshold Review |
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December 29, 2025 |
Project Review Committee Ranking Options Meeting |
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December 30, 2025 |
Steering Committee Priority Listing Approval Meeting |
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December 30, 2025 by 5pm |
Applicants notified of project accepted, rejected, or reduced status on Priority Listing. |
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January 2, 2026 by 5pm |
Ranking appeals due. |
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January 5, 2026 |
Project Review Committee Appeals Meeting (if needed) |
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January 6, 2026 |
Steering Committee Appeals Meeting (if needed) |
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January 6, 2026 |
Priority Listing finalized with any appeals and applicants notified. |
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January 12, 2026 by 5pm |
Final Priority Listing and CoC Application posted on NCCEH’s website. |
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January 14, 2026 by 8pm |
Final Consolidated Application (Priority Listing and CoC Application) submission due. |
FY2026 CoC Program Scorecards and Funding Priorities
Information coming soon…
FY2026 CoC Program Application Process - New Projects
Pre NOFO Kickoff Webinar
NCCEH staff hosted a Kickoff Webinar for both new and renewal applicants with important information anticipated 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 once it is available.
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
More information coming soon…
FY2026 CoC Program Application Process - Renewal Projects
Pre NOFO Kickoff Webinar
NCCEH staff hosted a Kickoff Webinar for both new and renewal applicants with important information anticipated 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 once it is available.
Introduction to ZoomGrants Webinar
NC BoS CoC will be using ZoomGrants as a project application management tool in the FY2026 CoC Program Competition. This training is for both new and renewal applicants in the NC BoS CoC’s FY2026 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
More information coming soon…
FY2026 CoC Competition Weekly Office Hours Materials
More information coming soon.
Grant Inventory Worksheet (GIW)
More information coming soon.
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 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 three steps to the Project Application process:
Step 1: Agencies within the NC BoS CoC must submit an Intent to Apply or Intent to Renew Form to the NC BoS CoC at NCCEH. Agencies that meet eligibility can proceed. This Intent process will open Friday, May 22, 2026, and will close on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5 PM.
Step 2: Project Applications to the NC BoS CoC at NCCEH for review by the Project Review Committee and approval by the Governing Board. Application Due Date is TBD.
Step 3: Project Applications approved by the Governing Board are then submitted by applicants to the NC ESG Program Office at NC DHHS for their review and final approval. Application Due Date is TBD.
This page is for NC Balance of State CoC-specific information. Information about the ESG Program application process with the NC ESG Office at NC DHHS can be found here.
CY2027 NC BoS CoC ESG Program Funding Priorities
The Calendar Year 2027 ESG Program Funding Priorities were approved by the NC BoS CoC Governing Board on March 3, 2026.
CY2027 ESG Program Annual Competition - Starts May 21, 2026
In 2026, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) anticipates releasing a grant opportunity for non-profit agencies and units of local government to provide services to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness and those at risk of becoming homeless.
This Request for Applications (RFA) will be for the Calendar Year 2027 ESG Program annual allocation for agencies providing eligible activities, including Street Outreach, Emergency Shelter, Rapid Rehousing, Homelessness Prevention, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)/Comparable Database (for victim service provider) services for any of the 4 previously mentioned project types. Announcement date is anticipated to be June 9, 2026.
Agencies applying for NC ESG Program funding 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.
PROJECT APPLICANTS:
CY2027 ESG Program Competition Webinar for Project Applicants – Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10 AM
- CY2027 ESG Competition Webinar for Project Applicants Recording – Coming Soon
- CY2027 ESG Competition Webinar for Project Applicants Slides – Coming Soon
STEP 1: Mandatory Intent Process – process opens Friday, May 22, 2026, at 9 AM and closes Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5 PM
- New applicant agencies must submit an Intent to Apply
- Returning applicant agencies must submit an Intent to Return
Office Hour: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 1 PM
CY2027 ESG Program Competition Intent to Apply/Intent to Return Office Hour - June 3, 2026
All ESG Program project applicants within the NC BoS CoC must submit an Intent to Apply or Intent to Return for the CY2027 ESG Program Competition.
During this office hour NC BoS CoC at NCCEH staff will be available to agencies who want to ask questions about this new mandatory Intent to Apply/Intent to Return process.
2024 Day 1 Families Fund
NC BoS Regional RFP Webinar (July 18, 2024)
Webinar Slides
Webinar Recording
HMIS Recruitment
Resources
HMIS Participation Plan – Increasing HMIS Bed Coverage Procedures
*Does not include DV Agencies (Victim Service Providers) who are prohibited from joining HMIS.
Reporting
The Funding and Performance Subcommittee will review the reports submitted by NCCEH staff regarding Regional HMIS Recruitment efforts to offer feedback and support. To access the report form, click here.