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

The FY 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition and Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP) Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces approximately $3.918 billion in funding. Applications are due by January 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM EST. The CoC Program aims to end homelessness by funding efforts to rehouse individuals and families, including those fleeing domestic violence and youth, and to promote self-sufficiency. The YHDP focuses on coordinated community approaches to prevent and end youth homelessness for those aged 24 and younger. Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments, public housing authorities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The NOFO emphasizes prioritizing projects that provide treatment and recovery services, advance public safety, and promote self-sufficiency. It outlines application contents, budget requirements, and eligible costs, including special activities for YHDP projects. Applicants must register with SAM.gov and esnaps.hud.gov and adhere to specific eligibility and submission criteria.

The Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan (Form HUD-2991) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) document required for applicants seeking federal program grants. It ensures proposed activities align with a jurisdiction's approved Consolidated Plan. The form collects information such as applicant and project names, location, federal program applied to, and certifying jurisdiction details. It also includes a public reporting burden statement, details on information collection authority under Section 102 of the HUD Reform Act of 1989, and warnings about penalties for submitting false claims. The document emphasizes accountability, integrity, and the public disclosure of information, noting that failure to provide required details can delay applications and result in sanctions.