The Coalition for the Homeless (Coalition), as lead agency to The Way Home (the local Continuum of Care [CoC]), is tasked with coordinating, planning, and preparing the annual application for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition. The HUD CoC NOFO competition brings in roughly $45million to our CoC on an annual basis; which provides critical resources for those experiencing homelessness in our community.
In addition to managing the HUD CoC NOFO competition, the Coalition also works to source other federal, state, local, and private dollars to meet the needs of people and families experiencing homelessness. Learn more here.
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Technical assistance (TA) is the process of providing targeted support to an organization with the focus on building skills that will improve the organization, program, and/or the services they provide. It is an effective method for building the capacity of an organization.
Lead Agency Technical Assistance seeks to:
If you are interested in receiving technical support or enhancing your agency's capacity to improve effectiveness for an ongoing or new initiatives that impacts the homeless response system, please reach out to Renee Cavazos, Director of CoC Programs, at
rcavazos@homelesshouston.org to schedule.
A major function of the Coalition for the Homeless (CFTH) as lead agency to The Way Home, is to prepare the annual application to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for Continuum of Care (CoC) McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance funding. These resources are invaluable for providing housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. These funds are made available through a national competition announced each year in HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition. Applications must demonstrate broad community participation and identify resources and gaps in the community’s approach to providing permanent housing and other critical services that address homelessness.
Each year, HUD requires each CoC to review the performance of CoC-funded projects within its geographic area and to use their performance to rank renewal and new projects in order of their funding priority for the annual
NOFO Competition. The purpose of this system is to indicate to HUD the relative funding priorities of projects within a CoC.
FY24 CoC NOFO Competition Information:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has not yet announced the Annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition. As the Lead Agency to The Way Home CoC (TX-700, Cities of Houston/Pasadena & Harris/Fort Bend/Montgomery Counties), the Coalition for the Homeless will run the local competition to ensure that we submit our CoC Application for the Annual NOFO.
As with prior NOFOs, Continuums of Care will have the opportunity to renew existing projects, apply for new projects, and/or reallocate resources from lower-performing projects to better serve people experiencing homelessness.
For more information, view the materials below or visit the archive section for additional materials.
FY24 CoC NOFO Committee Information:
The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH), lead agency of The Way Home, is proud to invite community and partner members to engage in two vital committees for The Way Home Continuum of Care/Homeless Response System.
Purpose and Background:
Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandates every Continuum of Care (CoC) to assess and rank its CoC-funded projects. This crucial evaluation helps prioritize funding allocations for both ongoing and new projects under the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition, ensuring alignment with HUD's strategic priorities.
To learn more about these vital committees, including eligibility and how to apply, open the section below: "Actively Seeking Members: FY24 Annual NOFO Committee & Workgroup".
Information will be uploaded as soon as it becomes available. Sign up for the Funding Opportunities Distribution List to receive emails from the Coalition for updates.
The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH), lead agency of The Way Home, is proud to invite community and partner members to engage in two vital committees for The Way Home Continuum of Care/Homeless Response System.
Purpose and Background:
Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandates every Continuum of Care (CoC) to assess and rank its CoC-funded projects. This crucial evaluation helps prioritize funding allocations for both ongoing and new projects under the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition, ensuring alignment with HUD's strategic priorities.
Committee Missions:
Members will engage in a process grounded in fairness, transparency, and objectivity, using performance-based scoring and selection priorities endorsed by The Way Home Steering Committee. This procedure aims to ensure that our submissions are not only competitive but also closely aligned with system priorities and HUD's policy objectives. Recommendations finalized by the committees will undergo a review and approval process by the Steering Committee before submission to HUD.
Participation Criteria:
We seek participants who reflect the diversity of our community, with a keen understanding of homelessness and housing challenges in the region. This includes representation from various sectors, subpopulations, and geographic areas covered by The Way Home, including Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties. We are committed to fostering an environment where every voice is heard and valued, aligning with HUD's commitment to inclusivity and equitable access to housing.
Member Participation Requirements for the NOFO Competition Review:
To ensure a thorough and impactful review process, all NOFO Competition committee members are expected to dedicate approximately 20 hours to application assessments, presentations, and meetings. Recognizing the valuable insights brought by individuals with direct experience of homelessness, we offer compensation for their participation in line with our CFTH Lived Experience Compensation Policy. This approach underlines our commitment to equitable participation and acknowledges the expertise of those with lived experiences.
Members are required to affirm that they do not have any conflicts of interest with the applicants under review. This declaration is essential to maintain the integrity and impartiality of the evaluation process.
For the accurate and unbiased recording of overall scores, CFTHstaff will typically undertake this responsibility. However, in instances where the lead agency itself is an applicant, a designated lead member from the review committee will assume the role of recording scores. This procedure ensures transparency and fairness in the evaluation process, aligning with our commitment to an equitable review mechanism.
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2024 NOFO Competition Review Committee Seats (13 Seats Total):
3 Seats: Individuals with Personal Experience of Homelessness (Consumers or Persons with Lived Experience)
1 Seat Each for Geographic and Sector Representation:
2 Seats: Youth System (Members or representatives of the Youth Advisory Board)
1 Seat: Veteran System (Professionals working in or appointed by a Veteran Partners
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2024 Provider Input Workgroup (Competition Focus):
To participate, providers must be in good standing with the CoC, as determined at the discretion of the lead agency, and actively involved in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Seats Available:
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How to Apply to Each Committee:
If you're interested in contributing to our mission and meet the eligibility criteria, please email Renee Cavazos at rcavazos@homelesshouston.org by April 15, 2024. The Provider Input Workgroup meetings are scheduled to commence towards the end of April, and the Review Committee meetings will begin in May.
We are dedicated to submitting the most impactful and strategically aligned applications to HUD, to better serve our community's individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Together, we can make a significant difference.
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FY24 CoC Program Competition - Updated resources are not yet available. Please check back at a later time.
The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition occurs annually. Documents related to each process can be found in the link above and additional Competition related materials are posted once the process opens and as documents become available. The FY Competition ends when the final funding announcement is released by HUD.
CoC Program Applications and Grants Management System - HUD Exchange
e-snaps is the electronic Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Application and Grants Management System that HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) uses to support the CoC Program funding application and grant awards process for the CoC Program.
Additional HUD Information & Resources: - Updated resources are not yet available. Please check back at a later time.
FY23 CoC NOFO Competition Information:
On July 5, 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the Annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition. The Annual NOFO is providing $3.1 billion of funding available for homeless service organizations across the country. As the Lead Agency to The Way Home CoC (TX-700, Cities of Houston/Pasadena & Harris/Fort Bend/Montgomery Counties), the Coalition for the Homeless is running a local competition to ensure that we submit our CoC Application for the Annual NOFO (Funding Opportunity FR-6700-N-25).
FY23’s funding opportunity makes available the largest amount of funding under the Continuum of Care program competition in history! As with prior NOFOs, Continuums of Care will have the opportunity to renew existing projects, apply for new projects, and to reallocate resources from lower performing projects to better serve people experiencing homelessness.
For more information, view the materials below or visit the archive section for additional materials.
FY23 CoC NOFO Awards Announcement:
On Monday, January 29, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the awards of the FY 2023 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition - over $59 million was awarded to The Way Home (TX-700) - a $13 million difference from our CoC's award last year of $46 million!
View The Way Home (TX-700) award information by clicking the buttons to the right.
National Award Information:
As your lead agency, the Coalition for the Homeless is proud to have helped to bring more than $59 M in funding for homelessness programs to the greater Houston area! Congratulations to all those awarded, we look forward to continuing our efforts to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-reoccurring in our region.
Information will be uploaded as soon as it becomes available. Sign up for the Funding Opportunities Distribution List to receive emails from the Coalition for updates.
FY23 CoC NOFO Submission Information:
The FY23 HUD CoC NOFO Application has been submitted! On September 26, 2023, The Coalition for the Homeless (CFTH), Lead Agency to The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC), submitted the FY23 CoC NOFO Consolidated Application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)! View this year's competition materials to the right.
FY23 CoC NOFO Submission Materials:
A note from the CFTH, Lead Agency to The Way Home:
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners, stakeholders, review committee members, Steering Committee members, and all lead agency staff who have dedicated their time and efforts this NOFO season. Recognizing the added demands on top of your existing workloads, we deeply appreciate your commitment to the system and those we serve.
Should you have any questions or recommendations for enhancing next year's competition, please don't hesitate to contact Renee Cavazos at rcavazos@homelesshouston.org. Thank you, all!
Want to better understand the NOFO?
Check out the article NOFO Explained on the CFTH's website!
2023 Annual NOFO Review Committee and the CoC Provider Input Workgroup (Competition Focus):
The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County is seeking qualified and impartial individuals to join two important committees on behalf of The Way Home, our local homeless response system: the 2023 Annual NOFO Review Committee and the CoC Provider Input Workgroup (Competition Focus).
Every year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires each Continuum of Care (CoC) to assess and rank the performance of CoC-funded projects within their region. This performance evaluation is then used to prioritize funding for both renewed and new projects in the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition. The objective of this process is to inform HUD of the CoC's funding priorities for projects in their region.
Members of these committees should have a comprehensive understanding of homelessness and housing in the area and must represent the relevant sectors, subpopulations, and geographic regions that make up The Way Home, including Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties. The Way Home has a policy of transparency and objectivity in determining the allocation of funding.
The 2023 NOFO Rating & Ranking Committee and CoC Provider Input Workgroup are committed to ensuring that The Way Home puts forward the most competitive and system priority-aligned applications. The committee and workgroup will use performance-based scoring criteria and selection priorities that are approved by The Way Home Steering Committee to determine how well each project addresses HUD's policy priorities. Final recommendations will be reviewed and approved by the Steering Committee before submission to HUD.
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FY23 Annual NOFO Review Committee:
The 2023 NOFO Rating & Ranking Committee and CoC Provider Input Workgroup are committed to ensuring that The Way Home puts forward the most competitive and system priority-aligned applications. The committee and workgroup will use performance-based scoring criteria and selection priorities that are approved by The Way Home Steering Committee to determine how well each project addresses HUD's policy priorities. Final recommendations will be reviewed and approved by the Steering Committee before submission to HUD.
Seats for the 2023 Annual NOFO Review Committee (11 seats total)
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FY23 Provider Input Workgroup (Competition Focus):
The 2023 NOFO Rating & Ranking Committee and CoC Provider Input Workgroup are committed to ensuring that The Way Home puts forward the most competitive and system priority-aligned applications. The committee and workgroup will use performance-based scoring criteria and selection priorities that are approved by The Way Home Steering Committee to determine how well each project addresses HUD's policy priorities. Final recommendations will be reviewed and approved by the Steering Committee before submission to HUD.
Provider Input Workgroup Seats - Providers must in good standing and active in HMIS to participate.
The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition occurs annually. Documents related to each process can be found in the link above and additional Competition related materials are posted once the process opens and as documents become available. The FY Competition ends when the final funding announcement is released by HUD.
e-snaps is the electronic Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Application and Grants Management System that HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) uses to support the CoC Program funding application and grant awards process for the CoC Program.
*Additional Navigational Guides will be posted soon.
Site Visits - CoC NOFO Funded Agencies:
The HMIS and CoC Programs team are currently conducting Site Visits with all CoC NOFO-Funded Agencies. To ensure a smooth process, please send any requested Site Visit information to Angel Garmon at Agarmon@homelesshouston.org no later than one week before your scheduled visit. This will allow our team enough time to review your program policies and ensure that they align with CoC standards.
In this section, you can view funding opportunities currently offered in The Way Home CoC.
In this section, you can view funding opportunities either offer by or granted to the Coalition for the Homeless (CFTH), however, made available for partners of The Way Home as a sub-recipient. If there are no funding opportunities currently listed, please check back later.
In this section, you can view additional funding opportunities for partners of The Way Home. If there are no funding opportunities currently listed, view the sections above or check back later.
Funding Opportunity Extended Deadline!
Funding Opportunity Title: HCCSD HOME-ARP Supportive Services RFP, HOME-ARP Capacity Building & Operating Expenses RFP
About: Harris County Community Services Department (HCCSD) has extended the submission deadline for the Harris County Affordable Housing RFA, HOME-ARP Supportive Services RFP, and HOME-ARP Capacity Building & Operating Expenses RFP to Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 2 PM (CST).
Estimated Total Funding Available is – up to $47,000,000.
Submission Instructions: Applications should be submitted by December 20, 2023, 2 PM CST to the CSD BOX Platform. For alternative delivery methods, contact CSD at rfp@csd.hctx.net at least 3 business days before the due date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Date of Release: October 17, 2023
Date of Original Submission Deadline: Friday, November 10, 2023, at 2 PM (CST)
Extended Submission Deadline: Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 2 PM (CST)
Additional Information: Please visit HCCSD's page (https://csd.harriscountytx.gov/Housing-and-Community-Development/Grants-Management) for general information about the CDBG, HOME, and HOME/HOME ARP programs, the County's Action Plan, applicable policies, standards, and any updates. For more information on this RFA/RFP or requesting special accommodations, please contact the HCCSD staff at rfp@csd.hctx.net for assistance.
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The Montgomery County Community Development Department administers funding for federal housing programs for the County; including but not limited to CDBG, ESG, HOME, and ADDI. Click here to learn more.
HOME-ARP Information:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has notified Montgomery County that it has been allocated $2,548,899.00 in HOME-ARP Program funds.
In order to receive the HOME-ARP grant, the County is required to submit a HOME-ARP
Allocation Plan to HUD for review. The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan must describe how the
County intends to distribute its HOME-ARP funds, including how it will use these funds to
address the needs of HOME-ARP qualifying populations. Please use the links below to learn more.
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The City of Pasadena expects to receive approximately $2,446,039 in federal grants for 2024:
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The City of Pasadena expects to receive approximately $2,335,385 in federal grants for 2023:
The City of Pasadena Community Development Department has concluded the planning and development process for the 2023 CDBG/HOME/ESG Consolidated Program Year. Funding will be prioritized for the benefit of primarily the low- to moderate-income population within the City of Pasadena.
Each project will produce outcomes that provide an impact to the community’s needs as outlined in the City's 2023-2027 Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
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The Fort Bend County Community Development Department administers funding for federal housing programs for the County; including but not limited to CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA. Click here to learn more.
FY23 Consolidated Annual Action Plan:
Fort Bend County has released its public notice for the FY 2023 Consolidated Annual Action Plan. The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to require the County to state in one document its plan to pursue its goals for all the community planning and development programs, as well as for housing programs.
The FY 2023 Consolidated Annual Action Plan includes the proposed projects to be funded from FY 2023, September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024.
HOME-ARP Information:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has notified Fort Bend County that it has been allocated $3,322,057.00 in HOME-ARP Program funds.
The County will use the FY 2022 allocations as estimates for the FY 2023 allocations. HUD allocated Fort Bend County $3,322,918 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $1,046,472 in HOME Investment Partnerships, and $294,122 in Emergency Solutions Grant Program funds for FY 2022.
Please use the links below to learn more:
Please contact Carol Borrego via email at carol.borrego@fortbendcountytx.gov or by phone (281)341-4410, if you have any questions or comments regarding the Fort Bend County HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
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Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, and CAPERs
HUD Description: The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions.
The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan.
Grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
Click here to learn more about Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, and CAPERs from HUD.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
CDBG HUD Description: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities. To support community development, activities are identified through an ongoing process. Activities may address needs such as infrastructure, economic development projects, public facilities installation, community centers, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, microenterprise assistance, code enforcement, homeowner assistance, etc.
Click here to learn more about CDBG from HUD.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
ESG HUD Description: The Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program works to assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.
The program provides funding to:
ESG funds may be used for these five program components: street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), as well as up to 7.5% of a recipient’s allocation can be used for administrative activities.
Click here to learn more about ESG from HUD.
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME)
HOME HUD Description: HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) provides grants to state and local governments to create affordable housing for low-income households.
Click here to learn more about HOME from HUD.
In this section, you can view additional funding opportunities for partners of The Way Home. If there are no funding opportunities currently listed, view the sections above or check back later.
The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) announced the release of the following funding opportunities:
In this section, you can view some of the previous funding opportunities offered in The Way Home CoC.
FY22 CoC NOFO Awards Announcement:
On Tuesday, March 23, 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $2.8 billion in Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Awards for thousands of local homeless service and housing programs across the United States; over $46 million was awarded in the FY 2022 CoC Competition for The Way Home (TX-700), for local homeless housing and service programs across Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties.
The Way Home (TX-700) Award Information:
National Award Information:
As your lead agency, the Coalition is proud to have helped to bring more than $46 M in funding for homelessness programs to the Houston area! Congratulations to all those awarded, we look forward to continuing our efforts to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-reoccurring in our region.
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FY22 CoC NOFO Submission Information:
On August 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the Annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition. The Annual NOFO is providing $2.8 billion of funding available for homeless service organizations across the country.
As the Lead Agency to The Way Home CoC (TX-700, Cities of Houston/Pasadena & Harris/Fort Bend/Montgomery Counties), the Coalition for the Homeless ran a local competition to ensure that we submit our CoC Application for the Annual NOFO (Funding Opportunity FR-6500-N-25).
FY22 CoC NOFO Final Documents:
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CoC Grant Application Attachments:
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HUD NOFO Information & Resources:
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The Way Home CoC Local Competition Info:
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2022 NOFO Events (Webinars):
Background
On June 22, 2022, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a Special Notice of Funding Opportunity to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness (“Special NOFO”). The Special NOFO makes $322 million in competitive funding available to communities to address unsheltered and rural homelessness.
Per HUD's press release, the package includes “grant funds along with additional vouchers that will enhance communities’ capacity to humanely and effectively address unsheltered homelessness by connecting vulnerable individuals and families to housing, health care, and supportive services” and it “strongly promotes partnerships with health care organizations, public housing authorities and mainstream housing providers, and people with lived experience and expertise of homelessness.”
View more details about the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to Address Unsheltered and Rural Homelessness.
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FY22 SPECIAL NOFO CoC Consolidated Application & Project Ranking Announcement
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CoC Grant Application Attachments
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HUD NOFO Information & Resources
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The Way Home CoC Local Competition Info
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Special NOFO Events (Webinars)
2022 Continuum of Care Special NOFO Mandatory Grant Conference
On behalf of The Way Home, the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County is recruiting qualified, non-conflicted members to join the 2022 NOFO Rating & Ranking Committee, as well as the CoC Provider Input Workgroup.
Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires each Continuum of Care (CoC) to review the performance of CoC-funded projects within its region and to use their performance to rank renewal and *new projects in order of their funding priority for the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition. The purpose of this system is to indicate to HUD the relative funding priorities of projects within a CoC.
Members should be knowledgeable about homelessness and housing in the area and broadly representative of the relevant sectors, subpopulations, and the geographic regions that make up The Way Home (i.e., Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties). It is the policy of the CoC, called The Way Home, to have an objective and transparent process for determining the allocation of funding.
The 2022 NOFO Rating & Ranking Committee and CoC Provider Input Workgroup will be committed to ensuring the CoC puts forward the most competitive and system priority aligned applications. The committee and workgroup will use objective, performance based scoring criteria and selection priorities that are approved by The Way Home Steering Committee to determine the extent to which each project addresses HUD’s policy priorities. All final recommendations will be brought forth to the Steering Committee for review and approval, prior to submission to HUD.
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2022 NOFO Rating and Ranking Committee:
The Rating & Ranking Committee will be composed of representatives from various groups, including non-profit homeless services and housing providers; housing developers; city representatives; county representatives; mental health; substance abuse; veteran's services; and consumers (people with lived experience of homelessness). You can find complete guidelines regarding the policies and selection process of Rating and Ranking here. It is the policy of the CoC, called The Way Home, to have an objective and transparent process for determining the allocation of funding.
2022 NOFO Rating and Ranking Committee Seats:
How to join:
Please contact Renee Cavazos at rcavazos@homelesshouston.org if you are interested in being a part of the FY 22 Rating and Ranking Committee (RRC). You will be invited to fill out a short application and Conflict of Interest form to determine eligibility; a list of backup representatives will be maintained.
The RRC will meet year-round to effectively implement a CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Planning process, including the release of the CoC NOFO application. Active participation in the Rating and Ranking Committee is key to our system's success.
The committee’s first meeting will be on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 10 am. * If you cannot make the first meeting but would like to be a part of the Rating and Ranking Committee, please reach out to Renee. Additional meeting dates/agendas are below.
Meeting Timeline for Rating and Ranking Committee:
First Meeting - Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 10 AM
Second Meeting - Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 10 AM
Third Meeting - Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 10 AM
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CoC Provider Input Workgroup:
We invite various members of official (and updated) partner agencies to meet and review the following activities regarding the CoC Funding Competition. Your feedback and input is appreciated as valued partners of The Way Home. It is the policy of the CoC to have an objective and transparent process for determining the allocation of funding.
Duties Include:
How to join
If you are interested in joining the CoC provider Input workgroup, please email Renee Cavazos at rcavazos@homelesshouston.org.
Meeting Timeline for CoC Provider Input Workgroup:
First Meeting- May 5, 2022
Second Meeting- June 2, 2022
FY21 HUD CoC Award Information
FY21 NOFO CoC Competition Application & Project Ranking Announcements
The Coalition for the Homeless, Lead Agency to The Way Home Continuum of Care, has posted the FY21 CoC Competition Application which will be submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
This the final listing of all applications with ranking and dollar amounts. Partners were encouraged to review the application and send any corrections/changes needed to nofa@homelesshouston.org.
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How were these rankings made?
We ranked projects per the posted Ranking policy, which was approved by the CoC Steering Committee. The Reduction and Reallocation Policy was updated to reflect the final amount voluntarily reallocated from a renewal project in our CoC and was also approved by the CoC Steering Committee. New Projects were scored on a different criteria.
Tier 1 is 100% (or $41.4 million) of our Annual Renewal Demand (ARD) and Tier 2 is the difference between Tier 1 and the maximum amount of renewal, reallocation, plus any Bonus.
The Way Home CoC's funding request this year is over $48 million.
What are next steps for agencies?
We thank everyone who applied this year.
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The Coalition has put together a FY2021 CoC Grant Application Timeline with a schedule of important dates/trainings. Be sure to read the timeline carefully and register for all mandatory webinars! We encourage you to add these dates to your calendar and set reminders as necessary.
The MANDATORY (for new and renewing applicants) CoC Grant Conference was held virtually Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 from Noon - 2 p.m.
The MANDATORY (for new project applicants) Technical Assistance webinar was held virtually Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 at 10 a.m.
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HUD NOFO Information & Resources
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The Way Home Local Competition Information
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CoC Grant Application Attachments
FY20 HUD COC NOFO Award Information
Grant Inventory Worksheet
FY19 HUD COC NOFO Award Information
HUD NOFA Information & Resources
The Way Home CoC Local Competition Information
CoC Grant Application Attachments
About: The Coalition for the Homeless (CFTH) is in search of a consulting firm to undertake a thorough Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) assessment for the local Continuum of Care (CoC). The firm will be responsible for creating a detailed DEI action plan and leading the execution of strategies that foster equity and inclusion. This consultancy will encompass data analysis, active engagement with stakeholders, and the formulation of pragmatic plans aimed at improving DEI practices across the Way Home CoC.
RFP Document: Click here to view.
Date of Release: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
FAQ Period: 01-31-24 through 02-16-2024.
Contact Information: contracts@homelesshouston.org
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 12 PM
RFP Title: Technical Assistance- Annual NOFO Support
RFP Document: Click here to view.
RFP Purpose: The Coalition for the Homeless is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified vendors to provide support and assistance during the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition for the Continuum of Care (CoC) program.
Date of Release: Friday, October 6, 2023
Key Contact and Q/A Contact: Contracts@homelesshouston.org
Submission Deadline: October 27, 2023, at 12:00 pm (CST)
RFP Title: RFP for Disaster Shelter Planning Consultant
Original Date of Release: Friday, June 23, 2023
Date of Re-Release: Friday, July 28, 2023
New Submission Deadline: Friday, August 11, 2023, by 5:00 PM Central
Submission Email: contracts@homelesshouston.org
FAQ Deadline: Friday, August 4, 2023, by 5:00 PM Central
FAQ Email: contracts@homelesshouston.org
About: The purpose of this RFP is to solicit services from interested and qualified consultants to create a thorough and comprehensive Regional Disaster Shelter Plan. Working in concert with the City of Houston and Harris County, this expert contractor will create a regional disaster relief shelter plan based on national best practices with defined roles, responsibilities, and strategies.
Updated RFP Document: Click here to view.
Name of RFP: RFP For Furniture and Home Kits
Date of Release: Monday, May 15, 2023
Due Date: 5 PM Central Time on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
FAQ Email: contracts@homelesshouston.org
FAQ Open through: May 24, 2023
Submission Email: contracts@homelesshouston.org
About: The purpose of this RFP is to invite proposals from qualified vendors who are interested in providing furniture packages ("Furniture") and home starter kits ("Kits") to clients placed into housing through The Way Home CoC (Continuum of Care). The Way Home serves individuals and families throughout Houston, Pasadena, Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties.
RFP Document: Click here to view.
REI Title: Bezos Day One Families Fund Request for Expressions of Interest (REI)
REI Document: Click here to view.
REI Purpose: The Day 1 Families Fund is committed to ending homelessness for families so that “no child sleeps outside.” Project funds will be used to assist families currently experiencing homelessness – unsheltered or sheltered – to help those families regain housing through:
REI Conference: Click here to watch the video recording of the conference. During the conference, we reviewed:
Date of Release: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Submission Deadline: Friday, May 5, 2023, by 11:59 PM CDT
Key Contact and Q&A Contact: contracts@homelesshouston.org
FAQ Deadline: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, by 5:00 PM CDT
The Q&A that was held at the conference can be found in the REI document.
RFP Title: Pit Technology, System Dashboards and Supporte:
RFP Document: Click here to view.
RFP Purpose: To obtain vendor to provide mobile technology to conduct the annual Point in Time (PIT) and provide overall System technology support including mobile apps and system dashboards – Please see RFP for additional details.
Date of Release: Friday, October 6, 2023
Key Contact and Q/A Contact: Contracts@homelesshouston.org
Submission Deadline: October 27, 2023, at 12:00 pm (CST)
RFP Title: The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC) Community Needs Assessment (Homeless Services) - reposted on 03.06.2023
RFP Purpose: CFTH is seeking a Respondent to conduct a comprehensive homeless community needs assessment for TX-700 Way Home Continuum of Care serving Houston, Pasadena, Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery Counties. Please see RFP for additional details.
RFP Document: Click here to view.
Date of Re-Release: Monday, March 6, 2023
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
RFP FAQ: Click here to view. - updated 03/17/2023
Key Contact and Q/A Contact: contracts@homelesshouston.org
RFP Title: The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Count & Survey/Point in Time Count (PIT) Consultant/Researcher
RFP Purpose: To obtain a vendor to conduct an analysis of the 2023 PIT data received and provide a detailed report that will be shared with community partners and funders. Please see RFP for additional details.
RFP Document: Click here to view.
Date of Release: Friday, January 13, 2023, by 5:00pm
Submission Deadline: Friday, January 27, 2023
Key Contact and Q/A Contact: contracts@homelesshouston.org
In this section, you can view some of the previous funding opportunities offered locally or by the Sate of Texas. Viewing the previous funding opportunities offered in our CoC can be a great way to learn about requirements, qualifications, and other interests previously shared. Check them out below!

You can use the links provided in the Active Local Funding Opportunities section of this webpage to view jurisdiction-specific funders and their active-inactive opportunities.
RFP Title: Harris County Request for Proposals for CDBG-DR and CDBG-CVCounty Public Health
Bid #: 23/0098
RFP Notice:
Click here to view. (English)
Click here to view. (Spanish)
About: Harris County Community Services Department's (HCCSD) Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): CDBG, CDBG-DR, and CDBG-CV funding for Public Services and Homeless Services is posted under Bid# 23/0098. The Guidebook, Applications, and Budget will be available from April 28, 2023, through May 22, 2023, to all eligible applicants through the countytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx" type="url" href="https://purchasing.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="undefined" data-runtime-url="https://purchasing.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/default.aspx">Harris County Purchasing Department's website.
Date Released: 04/28/23
Due date: 05/22/23 before 2:00 PM
Need more information? Click here to view more information.
Please send questions to:
CDBG DR: Charla Gilliam (832) 927-8271
CDBG CV: Tasha Hicks at (832) 927-4803
The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Services (DOL-VETS) Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is now available.
Description: HVRP is an employment-focused competitive grant program designed to give America’s veterans experiencing homelessness the ability to reach their full employment potential and obtain high-quality career outcomes.
Who should apply? If your organization has experience providing veteran and/or employment-related services, you may be interested in applying for this HVRP grant.
Resources:
Contact Information: If you have any questions or would like to join our mailing list to receive the National Veterans' Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) monthly newsletter as well as program announcements and information about upcoming events, please contact us at contact@nvtac.org.
RFP Title - Food Service Vendors for the Navigation Center operated by Harmony House, Inc.
RFP Submission Deadline - Friday, September 9, 2022, by 5pm central.
RFP Document (PDF) - Updated on 9/2/22
RFP Description
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit services from interested and qualified Food Service Providers, who can produce and distribute three meals per day to 100+ clients at the Center. The Center’s population are adults who are experiencing mental health illnesses, trauma, and/or substance abuse.
RFP Title - Professional Security Services for the Navigation Center operated by Harmony House, Inc.
RFP Submission Deadline - Friday, September 9, 2022, by 5pm central.
RFP Document (PDF) - Updated on 9/2/22
RFP Description
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit services from interested and qualified Security Service Providers, to include mobile patrol, armed and unarmed security guards, and fire watch. The Navigation Center’s population are adults who are experiencing mental health illnesses, trauma, and/or substance abuse. Harmony House is seeking a company that is compassionate, understanding, and safeguards our clients. Preferred qualifications include experience with the unique requirements of providing security services to a low-barrier homeless services facility.
RFP Title - Custodial Services for the Navigation Center operated by Harmony House, Inc.
RFP Submission Deadline - Friday, September 9, 2022, by 5pm central.
RFP Document (PDF) - Updated on 9/2/22
RFP Description
The purpose of this RFP is to solicit services from interested and qualified Custodial Service Providers, who have commercial cleaning experience. This provider will bring the experience of running a reliable, commercial cleaning company with quality services. The Center’s population are adults who are experiencing mental health illnesses, trauma, and/or substance abuse.
Request for Expression of Interest (REI) from Qualified Agencies - Mental Health Providers
REI Title: FY22 CCHP Phase 2 - REI for Mental Health Providers
REI Overview: As a member of The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC), the City of Houston, Harris County and the Coalition for the Homeless are participating in the community’s plan to combat the COVID-19 pandemic for our most vulnerable residents impacted by COVID-19, people experiencing homelessness. The Community COVID Housing Program (CCHP) will provide permanent supportive housing (PSH), rapid rehousing (RRH), Diversion, & Navigation.
Request for Expression of Interest (REI) applications were being accepted for Mental Health Providers.
Mental Health Support is provided via a specialized team of mental health clinicians who will support existing outreach and housing providers to serve persons experiencing mental illness. The Mental Health Support Team will employ a wraparound model to engage individuals with symptoms of mental illness and provide engagement services, clinical assessment, mental illness treatment coordination, and housing retention supports.
REI Document: Click here to view.
Submission Deadline: Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, by 5 PM CST
Key Contact and Q&A Contact(s):
The Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc. (ACAM) has announced a new funding/vendor opportunity. Eligible activities for this competition include Food (Served Meals), Other Food, Mass Shelter, Rent/Mortgage Bills Paid and Utility Assistance Bills Paid.
The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, September 21, 2022, by 12pm CST.
Late applications will not be reviewed. The timestamp on the recipient email will serve as the official time of submission. Early submissions are encouraged to avoid delivery issues
A virtual RFP conference was held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 10am CST.
Application materials:
For more information or if you have any questions please visit the ACAM funding webpage or contact EFSP@ACAMweb.org.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) opened up the opportunity for local Continuum of Cares to host a local competition in lieu of TDHCA reviewing and awarding funds under Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) passed through the department. As the Lead Agency for the TX-700/The Way Home Continuum of Care, the Coalition submitted an application to host this local competition. All communications regarding this funding went through the Coalition’s funding opportunities e-mail distribution; be sure to sign-up!
The Way Home ESG CARES II Applications
The State of Texas received funding via the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, of which just over $9M has been identified for The Way Home Continuum of Care. This funding is used to prevent, prepare for and respond to COVID-19, prioritizing homeless prevention and rapid re-housing (in particular, the organization’s plan to use landlord incentives, as allowed in HUD CPD Notice 20-08, and the organization’s plan to collaborate with landlords that shows staff members identified to conduct outreach to and negotiation with owners as outlined in 24 CFR §576.105(b)). View the application/competition information below, and sign up for the webinar for more assistance.
In September 2021, The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC), our local homeless response system, received the fourth-highest award in the country -- $10 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -- for the Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP). The YHDP provides our community with the funding, technical assistance, and flexibility to develop and implement a coordinated community approach to youth homelessness that matches the needs, assets, constraints, and preferences of our community stakeholders.
The YHDP is an exciting new initiative designed to prevent and end youth homelessness. The goal of the YHDP is to support The Way Home in the development and implementation of a Coordinated Community Plan (CCP) to prevent and end youth homelessness. We are excited to announce that The Way Home YHDP CCP was approved by HUD on April 26, 2022!

For more information about The Way Home YHDP, visit the YHDP webpage.
Please click the links below to access the following documnets for the YHDP RFP.
The deadline for submissions for the YHDP RFP was Wednesday, May 25, 2022, by Noon (12pm).
Please click the links below to access the following documnets for the FY20 YHDP SSO - CE RFP open competition. The deadline for submissions for the YHDP SSO - CE RFP was Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Noon (12pm).
The deadline to submit a FAQ regarding the YHDP SSO - CE RFP is Friday, May 27, 2022. All questions should be sent to yhdprfp@homelesshouston.org.
Please click the links below to access the following documnets for the YHDP SSO - CE - Outreach RFP.
The deadline for submissions for this RFP was Friday, July 29, 2022, by Noon (12pm).
In preparation for submission of the FY20 YHDP RFP, we would asked all interested parties to attend for the following events:
Youth Homelessness Training hosted by Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) and True Colors United. This was an optional (but highly encouraged) training to learn more about youth homelessness.
MANDATORY: Youth Homeless Demonstration Program RFP Grant Conference hosted by The Coalition for the Homeless Lead Agency to The Way Home Continuum of Care. This conference was mandatory for all parties interested in the RFP.
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