The CoC Program Competition NOFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity) has been released. Information regarding the competition and local funding process will be posted here as it becomes available.

FY2026 Local Applications

Kent Homelessness Coalition, which serves as the Grand Rapids/Wyoming/Kent County Continuum of Care (CoC) – MI 506, invites applications under HUD’s FY 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition for renewal, new, and bonus projects at this time. The opening of this local competition for projects serving Kent County is in accordance with the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2026 Continuum of Care Program by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Coalition will concurrently consider both renewal project applications as well as new and bonus projects (including permanent housing bonus projects and domestic violence bonus projects). The Coalition will submit one collaborative “Continuum of Care Application” for 2026 that reflects community-wide planning and performance. The score received for this application will be applied to funding requested for FY 2026 funds. It is expected that by August 26, 2026, the Coalition will submit completed HUD Project Applications and Priority Listings for the FY 2026 CoC Program Competition.

For FY 2026 renewal projects, the Coalition is eligible to apply to HUD for a maximum estimated amount of $11,479,865 which constitutes the Annual Renewal Demand (ARD). The ARD is the total sum of all renewal projects eligible for renewal.

HUD will continue to require projects be ranked in two (2) tiers based off percentages of the ARD. It is possible that lower scoring CoC applicants will not receive funding for projects ranked in the second tier. CoC Planning is not ranked, and therefore the funds are not included in either tier.

AVAILABLE FUNDING FOR NEW PROJECTS FROM REALLOCATION
MI 506 CoC has reallocated $591,079 of funding for any new eligible project type and $617,315 for new DV-only projects.

The anticipated amount available in general CoC Bonus projects is currently unknown and more than one bonus project may be submitted to HUD by the CoC. Agencies may apply for the project types listed in the Local Application Instructions.

Agencies may also apply for domestic violence bonus projects that assist survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The estimated total amount available for these projects is currently unknown. Agencies may apply for the following project types: Transitional Housing or Supportive Services Only projects for the Coordinated Entry System (SSO-CE) to better meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness who are survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

The local application will be updated with available bonus award amounts once HUD releases the Annual Renewal Demand Report.

Below you will find a detailed instructional document and applications for both renewal and new projects. Agencies should review the instructional document carefully prior to submitting an application.

Application Documents – due July 28th at 8:00pm

Please direct questions regarding this application opportunity to Courtney Myers-Keaton at cmyers-keaton@hwmuw.org. There is no guarantee of reply for inquires made after 12:00 PM on Friday, July 24th.

Project Presentations

All applicants will be required to present on their project application. Click here to sign up for a presentation slot on July 27, 2026.