Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity

NC-511 Fayetteville/Cumberland County Continuum of Care

Notice of ESG Funding Opportunity

FY 2026–2027 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program

Total Funding Available: $17,864

The NC-511 Fayetteville/Cumberland County Continuum of Care (CoC) has been designated by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to coordinate and submit the annual Regional Application for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding on behalf of the Continuum of Care.  This Request for Letter of Interest is being issued to inform eligible agencies of the opportunity to apply for ESG funding and to outline application requirements and estimated timelines.

Important Information Prior to submitting a letter of interest.

Applicants should carefully review the following requirements before submitting a letter of interest:

*Applicants who can submit a letter of interest:

• Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
• Units of local government (cities, counties, and similar governmental entities
• States and certain governmental instrumentalities

*Applicants who cannot submit a letter of interest:

• Individuals cannot apply directly for ESG grants.  Instead, individuals and families who require assistance must receive it through organizations that receive ESG funding.

ESG funding is provided on a reimbursement basis only.  No advance funding is available.

Agencies must have sufficient operating capital to cover eligible program expenses prior to reimbursement.

Reimbursement requests must be submitted in accordance with NCDHHS ESG requirements, generally within 45 days following the end of the billing month.

All funded activities must comply with applicable federal, state, and local ESG regulations and requirements.

Agencies must demonstrate organizational and financial capacity to administer ESG funds and maintain required documentation.

Eligible ESG Activities

Funding may be requested for the following eligible activities:

• Street Outreach
• Emergency Shelter
• Rapid Re-Housing
• Homelessness Prevention
• Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) or Comparable Database Activities*
• Overhead Costs (limited by allowable percentage). 

*Please note: HMIS or comparable database costs are only eligible when associated with another ESG-funded eligible activity.

Pursuant to federal ESG regulations, recipients are generally required to provide a 100 percent match of the ESG funds awarded.  However, no match is required for State ESG subrecipients.

Funding Availability

No more than 60% of funds can be used for Emergency Response Services (Street Outreach and Emergency Shelter). While there is a maximum percent for Emergency Services, there is no maximum for Housing Stability (Rapid Re-Housing, HMIS, and Targeted Prevention). NC-511 Fayetteville/Cumberland Continuum of Care may choose to apply for the full 60% of Emergency Response funding or use some or all funding for Housing Stability Activities. The chart below shows the funding that NC-511 may apply for during the FY 26/27 competition. 

Important NOFO Update:

HUD Re-Opens  the FY2024- 25 Two Year Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) CoC Program

Date: January 21, 2026

On January 8, 2026, HUD reopened the FY 2024–25 NOFO for the CoC Program.  The following is an overview of the events leading up to this updated announcement:

HUD issued the FY 2025 NOFO on November 13, 2025.

The FY 2025 NOFO was fully rescinded by HUD on December 8, 2025.

Following a court hearing, HUD posted a revised FY 2025 NOFO for public review on December 19, 2025.

A Court Order was issued on December 23, 2025.

In accordance with the Court Order, HUD released the FY 2024–25 CoC NOFO Implementation Plan on December 30, 2025, followed by the NOFO and a revised implementation plan on January 12, 2026.

A ESNAPS email outlining renewal procedures was issued on January 8, 2026.

HUD released the reopened notice for the FY 2024 and FY 2025 Continuum of Care Competition and the Renewal or Replacement of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program grants on January 9, 2026.

Because the open FY 2024 and FY 2025 NOFOs rely on an automatic renewal process, no reallocated, CoC Bonus, DV Bonus, or other competitive funding is available, and new applications cannot be submitted at this time.

Please do not make any changes or updates in ESNAPS until we receive further guidance from HUD.

We will continue to track court proceedings and provide updates as information becomes available from HUD.

Please review the following for more information: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Program.

Important NOFO Announcement Department of Housing and Urban Development

Please await further instructions before applying in ESNAPS as we expect an update from HUD on 01/16/2026!

FY 25 COC NOFO Update

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2025 Fiscal Year for public review. HUD understands this NOFO to be enjoined pursuant to a preliminary injunction entered in State of Washington, et al. v. HUD, No. 1:25-cv-00626-MSM-AEM (District of Rhode Island), and National Alliance to End Homelessness, et al. v. HUD, No. 1:25-cv-00636-MSM-AEM (District of Rhode Island). HUD will not implement or enforce this NOFO pending further court order. HUD will issue further clarification on the status of this or any other future Fiscal Year 2025 NOFO as necessary. HUD will provide further notice as to when the application portal will open.

FY 2025 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Grants NOFO

FY24-25 NOFO Open

January 8, 2026

On December 23, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island in State of Washington/NAEH v. HUD, Nos. 25-cv-626/25-cv-636 (D.R.I.) ordered HUD, in pertinent part, to take “all steps necessary to process eligible renewals for FY 2025 CoC funding pursuant to the FY24-25 NOFO, but excluding the obligation of funding and the granting of any specific renewals.” (the Order). HUD will comply with the Order, including processing eligible renewals under the FY24-25 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity (“FY24-25 CoC NOFO”), so long as the Order is in effect. If the Order is no longer in effect, HUD intends to implement the NOFO issued on December 19, 2025 (FR-6901-N-25), and will provide further instructions if and when it is appropriate.

Today, pursuant to the Order, HUD is informing CoC recipients of the steps needed to start the process for renewals according to the FY24-25 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (Funding Opportunity Number–FR-6800-N-25) for the CoC competition.

The FY24-25 CoC NOFO will be open tomorrow, January 9, 2026, and will remain open until February 9, 2026. HUD will follow all applicable procedures laid out in the FY24-25 CoC NOFO, including conducting all applicable reviews, but excluding, pursuant to the Court’s Order, the obligation of funding and the granting of any specific awards. Order ¶ 6. HUD anticipates being able to select awards no later than late March 2026.

The deadline for submission of the following applications is February 9, 2026. HUD will review all Priority Listings, applications and projects as set forth below.

Projects that were awarded FY 2024 funds and are not being reallocated or replaced by the CoC may be eligible for selection for FY 2025 funds using their FY 2024 application submission and are not required to apply for renewal for FY 2025 funds (I.B.2.c). If applicants with awards from FY 2024 indicate in writing, in a manner that HUD may further direct, that the applicant will not reallocate or replace any of their awards, HUD will consider, if feasible, beginning the review and processing of these renewals before the February 9, 2026, submission deadline.
For all other projects, in accordance with the FY24-25 NOFO, HUD will make e-snaps available to receive:

• Applications for eligible renewal projects with an expiration date in CY 2026 that were not awarded in FY24;
• Applications for new projects created through CoC and/or DV reallocation or YHDP replacement, (see NOFO I.B.2.b(24) and III.B.4.a.(3) and (5) and I.A.3.d.(2));
• Applications for YHDP Projects that expire in CY 2026 to renew, if not awarded in FY 2024, or replace those projects, as provided under I.A.3.d,(2);
• FY 2025 Project Listing that includes all projects approved by the CoC to apply for FY 2025 funding (see I.B.2.c). CoCs are required to submit a FY 2025 CoC Priority Listing if they are submitting applications for eligible CoC or YHDP renewal projects that were not awarded FY 2024 funding or new projects created through CoC, DV Reallocation, or YHDP Reallocation under YHDP Replacement (IV.E.3.c). If a CoC is not submitting applications described in the bullets above for FY 2025 CoC and YHDP funding, the CoC is not required to submit a FY 2025 CoC Priority Listing (IV.G.3).

All renewals are subject to the reviews and processes under the original terms of the reopened FY24-25 CoC NOFO, see Renewal Project Requirements, Section III.B.4.c at 53–55; Project Renewal Threshold, Section III.C.4.c at 64–65, and all applicable statutes and regulations under 24 C.F.R. § 578, et seq. and 2 C.F.R. § 200, et seq. All recipients are reminded of their ongoing obligations to submit Annual Performance Reviews, audit reports, and other materials as required under their grant agreements and Section III.C of the FY 24-25 CoC NOFO. See Rules that Affect How HUD Evaluates Applications, Section III.C at 57–67. Incomplete materials, which HUD may consider under the reviews and processes of the reopened FY24-25 CoC NOFO, may delay renewals. New projects created through reallocation (see I.B.2.b.(24)) must meet the requirements in sections I.B.3.a, III.B.4.a.(3), (4) and (5) and the project eligibility and project quality thresholds established in sections III.C.4.a. and b of the FY 24-25 NOFO.

HUD expects application forms and materials to be available on e-snaps no later than January 16, 2026. Applications will be due by February 9, 2026. HUD will communicate information and any updates on HUD.gov and by mailing list.

https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/community-coc

ESNAPS is now open!

 FY2025 COC NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO)

The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) program competition was released on November 13, 2025.

Cumberland County/Fayetteville Continuum of Care (NC-511) will submit the Consolidated Application on behalf of the CoC to HUD.  

The Consolidated Application is due to HUD by January 28, 2026, by 8:00 pm EST.

Click here to read the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and for more information from the HUD website.

 Please email all questions to Tawana Dawkins 

IMPORTANT NOFO UPDATE

January 6, 2026

Please see the attached Motion that was just granted by the court. The Motion is for an extension until January 8, 2026. Please continue to monitor the page for more updates.

Motion for Extension

Please find below the updated Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

December 18, 2025 – The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2025 Fiscal Year for public review. HUD understands this NOFO to be enjoined pursuant to a preliminary injunction entered in State of Washington, et al. v. HUD, No. 1:25-cv-00626-MSM-AEM (District of Rhode Island), and National Alliance to End Homelessness, et al. v. HUD, No. 1:25-cv-00636-MSM-AEM (District of Rhode Island). HUD will not implement or enforce this NOFO pending further court order. HUD will issue further clarification on the status of this or any other future Fiscal Year 2025 NOFO as necessary. HUD will provide further notice as to when the application portal will open.

The changes include technical corrections and modifications, the highlights of which are as follows:
1. Investment in New Permanent Housing with Robust Supportive Services for Individuals and Families with a Disability.
This NOFO provides a set-aside of 30% of all ESG and COC funds, as contained in 42 U.S.C. § 11386b, for new permanent housing projects for homeless individuals and families with disabilities, including PH-PSH and PH-RRH. As outlined in the Threshold Criteria in V.A.4, new PH-PSH and PH-RRH projects must serve individuals and families with disabilities.

This NOFO aligns with the program statutory requirements to fund new permanent housing. CoCs have discretion to determine if or how much of their Annual Renewal Demand (ARD) will be used for the creation of new Permanent Housing projects.

2. Two-Track Application Process for Increased Flexibility.
In order to provide time and flexibility for CoCs to solicit new Permanent Housing project applications, HUD is creating a separate deadline for new Permanent Housing projects.

Normal Track: $2,655,600,000 in funding, January 28, 2026 deadline and March 31, 2026 estimated award date. HUD reserves the right to award projects in Tier 1 of CoC Priority Listings prior to the rest of awards.

Extended Track: $1,262,400,000 in funding, February 25, 2026 deadline and April, 22, 2026 estimated award date. For new Permanent Housing projects only.

3. FY 2025 CoC Consolidated Application.
All CoCs must complete and submit the FY 2025 CoC Consolidated Application that includes the CoC Application and CoC Priority Lising with all submitted projects ranked or rejected based on the criteria set forth in this NOFO. CoCs applying for new Permanent Housing projects on the Extended Track timeline must submit a separate Priority Listing of new Permanent Housing projects. CoCs may not submit projects in Normal Track and Extended Track that, when combined, exceed their maximum award amount.

4. Increase in Competition and Expedited Awards.
The Continuum of Care program is a national competition (42 U.S.C. 11386a). Tier 1 is set at 30 percent of the CoC’s Annual Renewal Demand (ARD). HUD reserves the right to award projects in Tier 1 of CoC Priority Listings prior to the rest of awards.

5. Investment in Transitional Housing and Supportive Service Only Projects.
In order to promote balance and increase competition, no more than 30 percent of a CoC’s Annual Renewal Demand (ARD) under this NOFO will fund the renewal of existing Permanent Housing projects, including PH-PSH, PH-RRH and Joint TH and PH-RRH projects.

HUD encourages CoCs and providers to read through the NOFO. The Department intends to make resources available in a timely manner so grantees with measurable results can continue to support vulnerable populations. The Department remains fully committed to make long overdue reforms to its homelessness assistance programs.

NEW TIMELINE NC 511 Continuum of Care NOFO 

1. Ending the Crisis of Homelessness on Our Streets.
2. Prioritizing Treatment and Recovery
3. Advancing Public Safety
4. Promoting Self-Sufficiency
5. Improving Outcomes
6. Minimizing Trauma

AVAILABLE FUNDS:

Funding of approximately $3,918,000,000 is available through this NOFO

Of the $3,918,000,000 HUD is making available:

• Approximately $52,000,000 in funding for: Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Bonus (DV Bonus) projects, described in sections IV.D.1.e of this NOFO
• Approximately $129,000,000 for the renewal of projects originally awarded as part of the Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness Supplemental NOFO.
• Approximately $228,000,000 for the competitive renewal and replacement of expiring YHDP grants.

ADDITIONAL FUNDS:

Additional funds may become available for award.  Use of these funds is subject to statutory constraints.  All awards are subject to the selection process contained in the NOFO. 

Annual Renewal Demand (ARD)

 NC-511 - Fayetteville/Cumberland County CoC:

• Estimated ARD $812,812
• Tier 1 $243,844
• CoC Bonus $162,562
• DV Bonus $65,557
• CoC Planning $50,000

You are invited to apply if your organization is an eligible entity type and meets the funding conditions included in the NOFO.  HUD will review applications from eligible applicants using the criteria in Section V. of this NOFO.

ELIGIBLE ENTITY TYPES:

00 State Governments
01 County Governments
02 City or township governments
04 Special District governments
07 Native American tribal governments (Federally Recognized)
08 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
11Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments.
12 Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

25 Others (please see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification in this area.

Faith-based organizations may apply on the same basis as any other organization. 

HUD does not engage in any unlawful and improper conduct, policies, or practices that target faith-based organizations.

*INDIVIDUALS ARE INELIGIBLE APPLICANTS!

*For more information on Applicant Eligibility, see Section V.A.1 of this NOFO.
Project applicants can obtain a copy of the Act and the Rule on HUD’s Website or by contacting the NOFO Information Center at: 1-800-483-8929.  Individuals who are deaf or have hearing disabilities, as well as individuals with speech or communication disabilities, may visit https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs for more information on how to make an accessible telephone call to HUD.

ESNAPS is now open!

https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/e-snaps/

You must comply with the current General Statutory and Regulatory Requirements Affecting Eligibility for HUD’s Competitive Programs.  HUD will review your eligibility before issuing an award.  As a part of the review, HUD uses SAM.gov and Department of Treasury data.

*For-profit entities are not eligible to apply for grants or to be subrecipients of grant funds.

Applications must include three main elements:

• Standard forms, assurances, and certifications
• Budget
• Narratives and other attachments

*Please remember, if you do not provide the required documents in the correct format, your application is incomplete!

The standard forms, assurances, certifications, budgets, narrative responses, and the ability to include attachments are built into e-snaps, an electronic application system.

HUD does not accept faxed applications or supportive documents!

1. Only 30 percent of a CoC’s funding is protected in Tier, down from 90 percent in past years.
2. Permanent Housing (PSH< RRH<Joint TH-RRH) is capped at 30 percent of ARD.
3. All projects except for CoC Planning/UFA must compete, including YHDP renewals and DV Bonus
4. New prohibition can disqualify any project.
5. HUD’s new national priority centers on treatment, recovery, and required services.
6. HUD elevates “public safety” as a major scoring factor.
7. New project requirements reshape TH, RRH, PSH, and Street Outreach
8. Merit Review replaces prior CoC scoring and shifts weighting.
9. Tier 2 scoring now favors projects with required services.
10. HUD’s expanded Risk Review increases the likelihood of project rejection.

Click here to read the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and for more information from the HUD website.

The Department has withdrawn a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with respect to the Continuum of Care (CoC) grant program. This withdrawal will allow the Department to make appropriate revisions to the NOFO, and the Department intends to do so.

In the previous FY 24-25 NOFO, the Department reserved the right to make changes to the NOFO instead of processing renewals for a variety of reasons, including to accommodate a new CoC or Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) priority or new funding source.

The Department still intends to exercise this discretion and make changes to the previously issued CoC NOFO to account for new priorities. HUD anticipates reissuing a modified NOFO well in advance of the deadline for obligation of available Fiscal Year 2025 funds.

We will provide updates as they become available.

Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as individuals who have speech or communication disabilities may use a relay service. To learn more about how to make an accessible telephone call, visit the webpage for the Federal Communications Commission.

A. Agency Contact
1. Program and Application Requirements
Name: HUD Office of Community Planning and Development
Phone: 800-347-3735
Email: CoCNOFO@hud.gov
Note: HUD’s assistance is limited by the standards at 24 CFR 4.26.
HUD staff will be available to provide general clarification on the content of this NOFO; however, HUD staff are prohibited from assisting any applicant in preparing the application(s) in e-snaps. a. Local HUD Community Planning Development (CPD) Office. Questions regarding specific program requirements should be directed to the local HUD CPD field office, a directory of which can be found at https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/field_policy_mgt/localoffices.
b. Training and Resources. Collaborative Applicants and project applicants that need assistance completing the applications in e-snaps or understanding the program requirements under the CoC Program may access the Rule, training materials, and program resources via https://www.hud.gov/hud-partners/community-coc.
c. Questions. CoCs, Collaborative Applicants, and project applicants that require information and technical support concerning this NOFO and the application in e-snaps may submit an inquiry to CoCNOFO@hud.gov. Starting 2 days prior to the application deadline, this email address will respond only to emergency technical support questions up to the deadline of 8:00 PM EST on January 14, 2026. Applicants experiencing technical difficulty should contact CoCNOFO@hud.gov immediately for assistance and document their attempts to obtain assistance