Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds)
ID: 359041Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$1M - $14M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359041

Additional Information

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Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering the Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds) program, which provides $75 million in competitive grants aimed at constructing, acquiring, or rehabilitating permanent supportive housing (PSH) units for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, particularly those with disabilities. The program emphasizes collaboration among housing, health care, and social service providers, requiring applicants to demonstrate financial feasibility, project consistency with local plans, and compliance with environmental regulations. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal authorities, with a minimum award amount of $1 million and a maximum of $14 million. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by June 26, 2025, and can direct inquiries to CoCBuilds@hud.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    CoCBuilds@hud.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    CoC-Builds-FONSI.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a memorandum regarding the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Builds program. This program intends to allocate $75 million in competitive grants for projects aimed at constructing, acquiring, or rehabilitating housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, especially those with disabilities. The NOFO aims to reduce homelessness by increasing permanent supportive housing (PSH) units and encouraging collaboration among housing, health care, and social service providers. Key goals include enhancing housing opportunities for vulnerable populations, increasing affordable housing supply, and ensuring access to supportive services. The document states that projects under this NOFO will undergo environmental reviews to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act, ensuring no significant impact occurs on the environment due to these actions. Categorically excluded projects are mentioned, outlining that they do not require extensive environmental review. Compliance with environmental regulations is critical before any funding commitment, with clear guidelines for recipients on how to manage the environmental review process. Overall, the memorandum establishes a framework for addressing homelessness while promoting sustainability and community health through strategic funding and collaboration.
    CoC-Builds-NOFO.pdf
    The Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds) program, as outlined in NOFO FR-6901-N-25A, seeks to address and reduce homelessness by providing $75 million in competitive grants for constructing new permanent supportive housing (PSH) units. Eligible applicants include state governments, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribal authorities, with specific requirements for funding allocation and project administration. At least 20% of each award is designated for eligible CoC activities, while a maximum of 10% can be used for administrative expenses. The program emphasizes leveraging other funding sources and promotes projects that coordinate housing services with health and social services. The application process requires registered entities to submit detailed project proposals, demonstrating financial feasibility and compliance with environmental regulations. Key review criteria include development experience, management of homelessness projects, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Applications must meet submission deadlines and contain necessary documentation such as budgets, certification of project consistency with local plans, and evidence of site control. The anticipated award date is July 31, 2025, with performance expected to last until September 30, 2029. Overall, CoC Builds aims to significantly increase the availability of accessible housing for homeless individuals and families with disabilities, while fostering collaboration between housing and support service providers.
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