CoC Programs Funding

This page will be updated regularly during the application process.

Weekly Town Halls Thursdays from 3-4pm.
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TIMELINE
Agencies must respond to the GIW email sent on June 23. If your agency has not received information about the GIW, please email cocprograms@allchicago.org.

June 29 All Chicago submitted changes to GIW to HUD
PLEASE NOTE
–Any projects not accurately included in the final GIW will not be eligible for renewal in the FY26 CoC Program Competition.
–Even if you understand that your project may transition to a new grant type or not be funded in the FY26 Competition, you must still review all projects to ensure they are accurately reflected.
–If any agency or project does not verify its GIW information or respond to All Chicago’s communications, All Chicago will verify the information provided in the GIW spreadsheet with the project’s most recent NOFO application. All Chicago cannot be held responsible for inaccuracies resulting from a lack of participation and/or communication by projects in the GIW verification process.

July 8 Transitional Housing Information Session (estimated)
(Registration link coming soon) This session will provide information about Transitional Housing Programs to support agencies interested in applying for the project type.

July 9: New Project Request for Proposal Opens (estimated)
This process will be for any agency to apply for new CoC funding. Funding is not guaranteed and additional information about the types of programs the Chicago CoC will support is forthcoming in the New Project Process Information Flyer. Organizations can preview the New Project Process here. Alchemer links to RFP’s coming soon.

July 9 Master Leasing and Transitional Housing Information Session (estimated)
(Registration link coming soon)  This session will provide information on master leasing in transitional housing projects.

July 10 9:30am-11:00am New Project Information Session (estimated)
(Registration link here) This session will provide information about how to apply for new projects in the CoC competition. 

July 13 Local Evaluation Instrument Final Scorecards (estimated)
Projects have received their preliminary LEI scorecards and the appeal process is currently in progress. After deciding if point adjustments are necessary to maximize the Chicago CoC’s application points in the NOFO, we will release final scorecards. 

July 13 9:30am-11:00am: New to CoC Funding Information Session
(Registration link is here) This session will provide information about how to apply for funding in the CoC competition.

July 14 9:30am-11:00am SSO Program Information Session (estimated)
(Registration link here)  This session will provide information about Supportive Service Only Projects to support agencies interested in applying for the project type.

July 15 3:00pm-4:30pm Transitional Housing Information Session (estimated)
(Registration link here) This session will provide information about Transitional Housing Programs to support agencies interested in applying for the project type.

July 17 Renewal Transition Grant Information Session (estimated)
(Registration link coming soon) This session will provide information for existing permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing grants to transition to a transitional housing or supportive service only project type. 

July 20 Renewal Transition Grant Process Opens (estimated)
This process must be completed to allow existing permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing grants to transition to a transitional housing or supportive service only project type. 

July 24 New Project Request for Proposal Closes (estimated)

July 31 Renewal Transition Grant Process Closes (estimated)

August 10 CoC Notification to Project Applicants (HUD Required Deadline)
All Chicago will notify all renewal and new applicants whether their project application(s) will be accepted and ranked on the CoC Priority Listing, rejected, or reduced.

August 26 (8:00 PM EST) – Consolidated Application Due Date

December 1, 2026 – Anticipated Award Announcement 

Intent to Renew (ITR):

The ITR this year will be administered through the Collaborative Applicant team. The 2026 ITR will be narrowly focused, collecting only information necessary for grant renewal. It will be administered by the Collaborative Applicant team rather than the LEI team. Other items historically included in the ITR (certifications, policy reviews, etc.) will be incorporated into monitoring and Quarterly Technical Assistance meetings.

Local Evaluation Instrument (LEI):

The Local Evaluation Instrument (LEI) is the scored component in the Chicago CoC’s locally developed review process for renewal projects. All projects that have been previously funded through the Chicago CoC Competition Process are eligible to apply for a renewal. The LEI is designed to quantify the performance of each project. 

HUD has released the FY26 Grants Inventory Worksheet (GIW) for the FY2062 Continuum of Care (CoC) Funding process.

Each year, all CoC-funded agencies must confirm their contract information in the GIW and verify that all their eligible renewal contracts are included. Instructions are included below and we will also be reviewing these steps in this week’s CoC-Funded Agency NOFO Town Hall, link to the meeting is here. 

1. Review the instructions thoroughly to determine which of your CoC-funded projects should be included on the FY26 GIW. Have one person from your organization complete the remaining steps. 

2. Review the Chicago CoC’s GIW here and locate all of your agency’s HUD-Funded CoC projects to ensure they are listed and are accurate. Please (1) check to ensure all projects are listed, and (2) check each field on the spreadsheet to make sure Applicant Name, Project Name, Grant Number, each Budget Line Item (BLI), total ARA and Unit Configuration (only applicable for rental assistance BLI) is correct.  

• You may not make changes to your project budget during the GIW that have not already had prior approval from HUD (amendment letter).  

• If your agency submitted and had approved any significant budget changes that are evidenced by a grant agreement amendment, those may be reflected in the GIW. 

3. Email cocprograms@allchicago.org (subject line: FY26GIW Confirmation for [Agency Name]) letting us know that your agency has reviewed the GIW. If any projects need changes, you must submit one change form per project that needs amending. Change forms are due to us by Friday, June 26^th.  Please ensure that your agency responds, including to confirm that no corrections are needed 

4. Provide any necessary GIW follow-up information as requested by All Chicago. All Chicago staff will follow up with organizations regarding any discrepancies by noon on June 29^th. Please be prepared to address any discrepancies by end of the day on June 29^th. 

5. All Chicago will submit any changes to HUD on June 29^th.   

PLEASE NOTE: 

• Any projects not accurately included in the final GIW will not be eligible for renewal in the FY26 CoC Program Competition. 

• Even if you understand that your project may transition to a new grant type or be not funded in the FY26 competition, you must still review all projects to ensure they are accurately reflected.  

• If any agency or project does not verify their GIW information or respond to All Chicago’s communications, All Chicago will verify the information provided in the GIW spreadsheet with the project’s most recent NOFO application. All Chicago cannot be responsible for inaccuracies due to lack of participation and/or communication from projects in the GIW verification process.  

 
If you require additional information, please email CoCPrograms@allchicago.org and include the HMIS project ID number in the subject line of your email. 

Preparing for the 2025 GIW

Please review this preliminary FY 2025 GIW to ensure your renewal project is listed and that all project information is correct by Thursday, 1/22 at 5 pm. If you notice any discrepancies, please reach out to cocprograms@allchicago.org.

We will share information about the 2025 GIW release as soon as it is available. You will find materials related to last year’s process in the Archive FY 2024 NOFO Application dropdown below.

FY 2025 Chicago CoC Ranking Policies & Priorities

Ranking Policies Overview 

The HUD CoC Program requires that CoCs rank CoC-funded projects as a priority for each funding year. 

The Ranking Policy and priority list are available now. You can view the document below. 

Ranking Policy and Priority List

FY 2025 NOFO Renewal Project Process

All agencies applying for HUD CoC Renewal funding must complete a Project Application in e-snaps for review by All Chicago. Included in this process are all CoC renewal projects classified as:

• Permanent Housing (PH)
• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
• Rapid Rehousing (RRH)
• Transitional Housing (TH)
• Joint Transitional Housing & Rapid Rehousing (TH-RRH)
• Safe Haven Programs (SH)
• Supportive Service Only Programs (SSO)

It is imperative that each agency ensures that their Project Applications are complete and accurate. The renewal process is broken into three parts:

1. Renewal Project Application First Draft through Survey
2. Feedback on First Drafts Sent to Agencies
3. Final Renewal Project Application Submissions

All Chicago has created a Project application training course. We highly encourage all agencies to ensure at least one member of your staff reads through the training slides linked in the button below.

For recipients who are interested in consolidating and have not already informed All Chicago, please contact the CoC Programs team at cocprograms@allchicago.org.

FY2025 NOFO Process Training

In preparation for the FY 2025 NOFO, All Chicago will host a webinar focused on this year’s renewal. We will publicize the training webinar through the CoC newsletter and will reach out directly as needed.

HUD has released the FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC Program Competition. Please read the information below to learn more about the New Project and Renewal Project processes, application instructions, and submission deadlines.

FY2024 New Project Process

All New Project Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 16 via Alchemer. The FY 2024 CoC New Project funding is available for the following project model types:

• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) – due Friday, August 16
• Rapid Rehousing (RRH) – due Friday, August 16
• Joint Component Transitional Housing & Rapid Rehousing (Joint TH PH-RRH) – due Friday, August 16

Resources:

• Healthcare and Housing Levarage Detailed Instructions
• Healthcare Leverage Letter Sample
• Housing Leverage Letter Sample
• 2024 New Project Budget Sheet

FY2024 Renewal Project Process

All agencies applying for HUD CoC Renewal funding must complete a Project Application in e-snaps for review by All Chicago. Included in this process are all CoC renewal projects classified as:

• Permanent Housing (PH)
• Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
• Rapid Rehousing (RRH)
• Transitional Housing (TH)
• Joint Transitional Housing & Rapid Rehousing (TH-RRH)
• Safe Haven Programs (SH)
• Supportive Service Only Programs (SSO)

It is imperative that each agency ensures that their Project Applications are complete and accurate. The renewal process is broken into three parts:

1. Renewal Project Application First Draft through Survey: Due by 12:00 PM on Friday, August 16, 2024
   Complete your agency’s e-snaps application, but DO NOT SUBMIT. Download the completed application as a PDF and submit it for review through this SURVEY. Please note: You will fill out the survey once for all your agency’s applications.
2. Feedback on First Drafts Sent to Agencies: Friday, August 23, 2024
   All Chicago will send feedback through an email. Please make the necessary changes to your application and submit it in e-snaps.
3. Final Renewal Project Application Submissions Due in e-snaps: Tuesday, August 30, 2024
   Your agency must submit applications with edits by the deadline to fully complete the renewal application process. If additional changes need to be made, All Chicago will send back the application and contact you again.

Resources:

All Chicago has created a Project application training course. We highly encourage all agencies to ensure at least one member of your staff reads through the training slides linked in the button below.

For recipients who are interested in consolidating and have not already informed All Chicago, please contact the CoC Programs team at cocprograms@allchicago.org.

FY2024 NOFO Process Training

In preparation for the FY24 HUD CoC NOFO, All Chicago hosted a webinar focused on this year’s renewal and new project processes. To request access to the recording and meeting slides, email cocprograms@allchicago.org.

FY2024 Chicago CoC Ranking Policies & Priorities

Ranking Policies Overview 

The HUD CoC Program requires that CoC’s rank CoC-funded projects as a priority for each funding year. Projects ranked lower may be in a place that puts them at risk of getting renewal or new funding. Whether renewal and new funding is received depends on how the Chicago CoC scores compared to other CoC’s in the national competition. 

The amended Ranking Policies & Priorities were approved by the Chicago CoC Board of Directors on October 16, 2024. You can view the approved document using the link below.

Chicago CoC FY2024 Ranking Policies & Priorities

FY2024 Grant Inventory Worksheet

• Webinar recording 

• Webinar Slides 

The Grant Inventory Worksheet (GIW) is a spreadsheet used to record all grants in each Continuum of Care (CoC) that are eligible for renewal in the CoC Program Competition. Each year, all CoC-funded agencies must confirm their contract information in the GIW and verify that all eligible renewal contracts are included. The process consists of the following steps: 

1. Review Instructions to determine which of your CoC-funded projects should be included on the FY24 GIW. 

2. Review Chicago CoC’s GIW to determine whether all your HUD CoC-funded projects are listed and that the information contained for each project in the GIW is complete and accurate. Please refer to the GIW to ensure that the total award amount matches the FY2024 award total.  

3. Review the GIW Training (links listed above) 

4. Complete the FY24 GIW Confirmation Survey no later than Friday, July 5, by 5:00 PM. If a project is missing, should be removed, or has information that needs to be updated, please reflect that in the survey.  

5. Provide Follow-Up Information as requested by All Chicago. All Chicago staff will follow up with organizations regarding any discrepancies by Tuesday, July 8. Please be prepared to address any discrepancies ASAP. 

6. Final Posting & Review: All Chicago will send an email notification on the final GIW posting on July 9. Please review and contact All Chicago ASAP if there are any discrepancies.  

7. Submission: All Chicago will submit any changes to HUD on Wednesday, July 10.