2025 -2026 Continuum of Care 

THE COC NOFO HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY HUD AS OF 12/8/25.

FOR MORE INFOMATION:Continuum of Care Program | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

More information will be shared once a new NOFO is released and our local competition will resume at that time.

The Jasper and Newton County Continuum of Care (MO-602) is issuing this notice to inform all applicants that lawsuits have been filed at the national level challenging elements of the FY2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition. These legal actions are directed at HUD’s issuance and administration of the FY2025 CoC NOFO. Therefore, this may affect HUD’s administration of the competition, including the acceptance, review, or award of CoC applications. Additional litigation may also emerge during the competition period.

The MO-602 CoC is proceeding with the local competition in accordance with the FY2025 CoC NOFO (FR-6900-N-25) and current HUD guidance. However, applicants are hereby advised that all aspects of the local competition—including application review, project ranking, and inclusion in the final Consolidated Application—may be subject to change based on the outcomes of active or future litigation, judicial rulings, or directives from HUD.

This statement serves as formal notification that the MO-602 CoC may be required to amend, suspend, or terminate components of the local process in response to external legal or regulatory developments. The CoC will communicate any such changes promptly to all parties who have applied.

 

The Administration announced these changes with no substantive advanced notice and on a highly compressed timeline, rescinding a 2-year CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and replacing it with a new NOFO that includes restrictions that destabilize the entire CoC process. Communities were given almost no time to adapt before the funding cycle began, creating widespread confusion and threatening critical housing programs at the peak of winter.

This legal action, titled National Alliance to End Homelessness v. Turner, et al., was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. It seeks a preliminary injunction to stop these unlawful restrictions before they take effect. The case reflects our deep commitment to ensuring that local communities can continue implementing effective, evidence-based solutions free from politically motivated interference.

As you may be aware, last week several Attorneys General and Governors filed a related case against HUD. However, the Alliance has members in all 50 states. The Alliance’s action reflects a shared concern for people experiencing homelessness nationwide and ensures that any relief and clarity from the courts can reach all communities. We are joined in this effort by our partners at the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Crossroads Rhode Island, Youth Pride, Inc., and a coalition of cities and counties including Santa Clara County, San Francisco, Cambridge, Nashville, King County, Tucson, and Boston.

HUD is laser-focused on working with tribal, state and local communities to dramatically stop and reverse the crisis of increasing homelessness. Our responsibility is to help families and individuals experiencing homelessness as well as American taxpayers whose safety and use of public spaces is impacted by the crises of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.

This NOFO makes available $3.9 billion in awards and is the single largest Federal program to address homelessness.  HUD intends to positively steward these valuable taxpayer resources by:

HUD encourages CoCs to expand their pool of providers, including high-performing faith-based providers when appropriate, who can deliver outcomes in line with the priorities above and in this NOFO.

HUD also encourages organizations that are passionate about these priorities who have not previously received CoC funding to participate with their local CoC. In the case that high-quality service providers are denied access to CoC funding, these agencies are encouraged to consider pursuing the Solo Application process that is described in this NOFO and at HUD.gov.

Further, HUD reminds applicants that recipients of Federal housing and homelessness assistance may not operate drug injection sites or “safe consumption sites,” knowingly distribute drug paraphernalia, or permit the use or distribution of illicit drugs on property under their control (EO 14321 Sec. 5(c)). HUD may refer allegations of any such operations or distributions to the Department of Justice for further action, potentially including prosecution for any violations of 21 U.S.C. § 856.

Additional resources will be available on the Continuum of Care Competition page of HUD’s website.

Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST

The FY 2025 CoC Application, the FY 2025 CoC Priority Listing, and FY 2025 Project Applications should be available in e-snaps soon.