MO-602 FY2026 Continuum of Care NOFO Hub
Local competition information for the Joplin/Jasper, Newton Counties CoC MO-602, including the Letter of Intent, Rank and Review process, project guidance, resources, and HUD submission milestones.
Local Competition Status
Open
MO-602 local competition planning is open. Applicants should review local instructions before beginning any HUD e-snaps work.
View full timeline ->2026 Local Competition Timeline (At a Glance)
View full timeline ->Jun 1, 2026
MO-602 Letter of Intent Opens
LOI portal
The MO-602 LOI opens for organizations interested in renewal, bonus, DV, YHDP, HMIS, planning, SSO, TH, PSH, RRH, or coordinated entry projects.
Jun 24, 2026
Available upon request
MO-602 Local Process Orientation
Applicants
Applicant training and questions will be handled by the Collaborative Applicant for MO-602.
Jul 10, 2026
5:00 PM local time
MO-602 LOI Deadline
Local deadline
Letters of Intent are due through the local MO-602 process. The LOI helps the CoC identify project interest before Rank and Review and e-snaps work.
Jul 31, 2026
5:00 PM local time
Rank and Review Materials Due
Rank and Review
Applicants should prepare local Rank and Review forms, supporting documentation, match/leverage information, and project performance evidence.
Aug 5, 2026
TBD
Rank and Review Committee Review
Committee review
The Rank and Review Committee reviews applications using the local process and documentation requirements.
Aug 10, 2026
TBD
Appeals Due
Appeals
Written appeals are submitted according to the MO-602 appeals process after ranking notices are issued.
Project Type Training Pages
View all project type guidance ->MO-602 project type guide
Find the funding path that fits your idea.
These pages explain each project type in plain language for nonprofits, churches, housing providers, behavioral health partners, domestic violence agencies, veteran organizations, and other community partners. Start with the closest match, then submit a Letter of Intent if the idea might fit.
PSH
Permanent Supportive Housing
Helping people with the highest housing needs stay permanently housed
Some people cannot become or remain housed with short-term help alone. PSH addresses the need for a stable home plus continuing support so people…
Open guidance page ->RRH
Rapid Re-Housing
Helping households move quickly from homelessness into stable rental housing
Many households do not need permanent support, but they do need help getting past the immediate barriers to renting: deposits, rent, documents, landlord concerns,…
Open guidance page ->TH
Transitional Housing
Providing a temporary place to stay while people prepare for permanent housing
Some people need more than a shelter bed but are not ready to move directly into independent rental housing without a short period of…
Open guidance page ->SSO
Supportive Services Only
Helping people remove barriers to housing without paying rent directly
People often remain homeless because they cannot get documents, complete applications, find landlords, connect to benefits, or navigate complex systems. SSO addresses these service…
Open guidance page ->SSO-CE
Supportive Services Only - Coordinated Entry
Making it easier for people to access the right homelessness help
When people do not know where to start, or agencies use separate referral processes, households can fall through the cracks. Coordinated Entry projects help…
Open guidance page ->HMIS
Homeless Management Information System
Strengthening the data system that helps the community understand homelessness
A community cannot improve what it cannot understand. HMIS helps identify needs, track outcomes, coordinate reporting, and support accountability. Strong data can also help…
Open guidance page ->Joint TH/RRH
Joint Transitional Housing / Rapid Re-Housing
Offering immediate temporary housing while helping people move quickly into their own home
Some people need an immediate place to stay but should not get stuck in temporary housing. This model solves that gap by pairing temporary…
Open guidance page ->DV Bonus
Domestic Violence Bonus Project
Creating safe housing paths for survivors of violence
Survivors may face homelessness because staying housed is unsafe, because they need confidential services, or because violence has disrupted income, documents, credit, or family…
Open guidance page ->Resource Library
View all resources ->MO-602 Letter of Intent
Local Letter of Intent for organizations interested in the FY2026 MO-602 CoC competition. The 2026 LOI document identifies project pathways including Bonus, Renewal, PSH, HMIS SSO, SSO-CE, Joint TH and PH-RRH, and YHDP.
MO-602 Local Competition Timeline
Local timeline modeled on the MO-602 process: LOI, Rank and Review forms, committee review, appeals, public posting, Collaborative Applicant review, and e-snaps submission.
MO-602 Rank and Review Procedures
Local Rank and Review and appeals process documentation for applicant scoring, committee review, ranking notices, and written appeals.
MO-602 FY2026 Strategic Planning Dashboard
Internal planning summary: protect core PSH renewals where possible, treat Tier 2 renewals as high risk, and evaluate the $500,000 bonus opportunity for TH or SSO housing navigation.
FY2026 Project Type Flyer Packet
Plain-language flyer packet explaining FY2026 planning, UFA, bonus, DV, YHDP, SSO, TH, PSH, RRH, HMIS, SSO-CE, renewal, expansion, consolidation, transition, and Safe Haven pathways.
FY2026 CoC NOFO Analysis
Competition analysis noting the 60 percent Tier 1 structure, Tier 2 risk for renewals, new project set-asides, TH/SSO priority, DV Bonus changes, and project review requirements.
Letter of Intent Portal
The LOI portal is the starting point for organizations interested in the local CoC competition. Submit your Letter of Intent, review next steps, and stay informed throughout the process.
Start LOIUpcoming Trainings / Office Hours
View all trainings ->MO-602 Applicant Orientation (Mandatory)
Jun 24, 2026 Available upon request Virtual or local
Overview of the FY2026 NOFO, MO-602 local competition process, LOI expectations, Rank and Review documentation, and e-snaps sequencing.
Rank and Review Office Hours
Jul 15, 2026 TBD Virtual or local
Applicant questions on local forms, project performance documentation, match/leverage, and committee review expectations.
FY2026 Bonus Strategy Session
Jul 22, 2026 TBD Virtual or local
Discussion of MO-602 bonus strategy, including TH and SSO housing navigation fit, service participation design, and system performance rationale.
All times listed in local time unless otherwise noted.
FAQ Preview
View all FAQs ->Which CoC is this hub for?
This hub is for Joplin/Jasper, Newton Counties Continuum of Care MO-602. It should not be treated as a generic CoC competition page for another geography.
Who is the Collaborative Applicant?
FY2024 MO-602 priority listing materials identify Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area as Collaborative Applicant for Joplin/Jasper, Newton Counties CoC MO-602. Confirm the FY2026 Applicant Profile before final submission.
What is the MO-602 Letter of Intent?
The LOI is the local first step for identifying project interest before Rank and Review and e-snaps work. The 2026 LOI document includes Bonus, Renewal, PSH, HMIS SSO, SSO-CE, Joint TH/PH-RRH, and YHDP pathways.
Where do Rank and Review materials go?
MO-602 applicants should follow the final local competition instructions and confirm questions with Josh Shackles at jshackles@escswa.org or (417) 627-2019 before submitting materials.
Is there an appeals process?
Yes. MO-602 materials include a written appeals step after local review and ranking. Applicants should follow the published appeals deadline and written submission instructions for the current competition year.