CoC Program Competition Updates

July 1, 2026

This update applies only to organizations that successfully completed Threshold Verification and are currently participating in the FY2026 Local Application Process.

HUD has not yet released the FY2026 e-snaps Project Application materials or accompanying Detailed Instructions needed to complete Project Applications. As a result, the CoC will provide a final e-snaps Project Application deadline after HUD releases the required materials.

Current Deadlines:

• Local Application in SurveyMonkey Apply (including Applicant Profile and HUD-2991): July 7, 2026 by 4:59:59 PM (CST)
• e-snaps Project Application PDF Export Upload: Deadline to be announced after HUD releases required materials

Applicants should refer to RFP or other relevant competition materials for more details. Applicants should also continue preparing for the e-snaps Project Application and be prepared to begin work once HUD releases the necessary materials and guidance.

Optional Budget Planning Tool

The TX BoS CoC New Project Budget tool (linked here) remains available as an optional planning resource. Although developed for the FY25 competition, it remains relevant because it incorporates 2026 Fair Market Rent (FMR) data.

Questions? Contact txboscoc@thn.org. 

June 29, 2026

Update on FY2026 CoC Builds Funding Opportunity 

The TX BoS CoC is providing an update regarding the FY2026 CoC Builds Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), released by HUD on June 23, 2026. 

Under this opportunity, HUD limits each CoC to submit a single application, with a national submission deadline of July 23, 2026. Given the limited, 30-day federal timeline and prior selection of a project through the TX BoS CoC’s local process, the CoC Board approved moving forward with a streamlined approach rather than reopening a full competition. 

Under this approach, the CoC will work with the previously selected project to update and resubmit an application. 

Please note that no additional local application process will be opened for this funding cycle. 

We appreciate your continued partnership and commitment across the TX BoS CoC. For questions, please contact txboscoc@thn.org. 

June 25, 2026

FY2026 CoC Builds Notice of Funding Opportunity Released – Information Coming Soon 

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Office of Special Needs Assistance (SNAPS) recently announced the publication of the FY26 CoC Builds NOFO, CPD-2600-DC-025A, published on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. For more information, please visit HUD’s CoC Program Competition page. 

HUD has established a rapid national application timeline, with submissions due July 23, 2026.  

The TX BoS BoC is currently reviewing the NOFO and assessing next steps related to this funding opportunity. Additional information will be shared here and through our CoC Program Competition Updates listserv. 

Please ensure that you are subscribed to our CoC Program Competition Updates through this link. Also, check for updates on our CoC Program landing page and HUD’s CoC Program Competition page. 

For any questions, please email txboscoc@thn.org.

June 12, 2026

Click here to view the FY2026 TX BoS CoC Request for Proposals (RFP) 

Link to application portal (SurveyMonkey Apply (SMA)) 

The TX BoS CoC is currently accepting applications for FY2026 CoC Program funding June 12 through July 7, 2026 at 4:59:59 PM CST for New, Transition, and Renewal Project Applications. 

• Threshold Verification submissions must be submitted for FY2026 CoC Program funding by June 19, 2026 at 7:59:59 PM CST and approved before applicants are allowed to proceed to the Local Application. 

Eligible applicants can access and download the CoC Program Competition materials, including the Request for Proposals (RFP) and other new resources (including the recording and slides from yesterday’s Informational Webinar), below on this CoC Competition landing page. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the entire RFP before beginning the application process. We welcome applications from entities THN has not previously worked with. 

How to Apply: 

The FY2026 CoC Program Local Application includes two required stages: 

1. Threshold Verification (Required for All Applicants) 
   1. 1. Due: June 19, 2026 at 7:59:59 PM CST 
      2. Must be submitted and approved before accessing the Local Application (SMA) stage 
2. Local Application (SMA) 
   1. 1. Due: July 7, 2026 at 4:59:59 PM CST 
      2. Includes completion of the full application in SMA and e-snaps 

Access Application Types in SMA: 

• CoC Bonus Project Application 
• DV Bonus Project Application 
• Transition Project Application (Renewal Recipients Only) 

Applicants must ensure they access and complete the correct application type. Please review the full RFP for detailed instructions and requirements prior to starting. 

CoC Program NOFO Webinar Materials 

This webinar covered a high-level overview of key changes, funding details, project types, and what applicants need to know for the FY26 CoC Program Competition. 

• Webinar Recording 
• Webinar PowerPoint Presentation 

For Renewal Recipients: Currently funded CoC Program projects (i.e., renewal recipients) will receive direct communication regarding these separate Renewal Project Instructions. 

June 5, 2026

FY2026  CoC Program Local Competition Opens June 12th

The Texas Balance of State Continuum of Care (TX BoS CoC) will open the FY2026 CoC Program Local Application Process on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST.

The local Request for Proposals (RFP) will be published on June 12th when Competition opens. In the meantime, prospective applicants should begin preparing now and review the key dates below.

Key Dates

• Threshold Verification Submission Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026 by 7:59 PM CST
  • Applicants who do not complete the Threshold Verification will not be eligible to move forward in the competition.
• Local Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, by 4:59 PM CST

Informational Webinar

THN will hold an FY2026 CoC Program Competition Informational Webinar on:

• Thursday, June 11, 2026
• 2:30-4:30 PM CST

Please register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EERxiS8nRuGPyX-NnXcIlw

What Applicants Can Do Now

Before the RFP is released, prospective applicants are encouraged to:

• Review HUD’s FY2026 CoC Program NOFO
• Confirm their SurveyMonkey Apply organizational profile: https://thncompetition.smapply.io/ (THN’s local application platform)
• Ensure individual and organizational access to e-snaps (HUD’s application platform)
• Begin contacting the entity responsible for approving the HUD-2991 Certification of Consistency
• Verify that their organization’s SAM registration is active
• Review THN’s New Applicant training materials:
  • Part 1: Recording | Slides
  • Part 2: Recording | Slides

Important Note

While we do not anticipate major timeline changes, dates may shift if HUD releases additional required documentation or instructions that affect the local process. Any updates will be shared by email and posted on this page.

If you have not already, sign up for CoC Competition Updates to receive future announcements directly.

For questions, contact txboscoc@thn.org.

June 1, 2026

April 13, 2026

CoC Program New Project Application Clinic – Resources Available

Resources from the New Project Application Clinic are available for organizations interested in applying as a new project under the FY26 CoC Program Competition.

• Part 1:
  • Recording: CoC New Project Training Clinic (Pt. 1)
  • Slides: https://www.thn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/New-Applicant-Design-Clinic-Pt-1.pdf
• Part 2:
  • Recording: CoC New Project Training Clinic (Pt. 2)
  • Slides: https://www.thn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/New-Applicant-Design-Clinic-Pt-2.pdf

FY26 CoC Program – Notice of Interest in Applying

Organizations considering applying as new applicants for FY26 CoC Program funding are encouraged to complete the Notice of Interest in Applying Survey linked below. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and helps the CoC plan technical assistance and support. Completion of this survey does NOT obligate an organization to apply.

• FY26 Notice of Intent in Applying Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/9wA3fiG456?origin=lprLink

Questions or issues accessing materials may be directed to txboscoc@thn.org.

March 13, 2026

RESCHEDULED: CoC New Project Application Clinic (Two‑Part Informational Webinar)

March 11, 2026

For questions, email txboscoc@thn.org