FY2026 CoC Local Competition Now Open
The Homeless Alliance of Western New York (HAWNY) has released the FY2026 NY-508 Continuum of Care (CoC) Local Competition Request for Proposals (RFP).
The RFP contains information regarding available funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, local competition procedures, application instructions, and application materials.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully review the RFP prior to submission.
FY2026 RFP: https://wnyhomeless.org/app/uploads/2026/06/FY2026-NY508-Request-for-Proposal.pdf
Application Deadline: July 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST
The NY-508 FY2026 CoC Funding Guide outlines the local project review, scoring, ranking, and funding policies used to evaluate applications for the FY2026 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition.
HAWNY is committed to expanding participation in the Continuum of Care and encourages eligible organizations that have not previously received CoC funding to explore available funding opportunities. Technical assistance is available to help prospective applicants understand program requirements and determine whether a proposed project aligns with HUD and community priorities.
Questions and requests for technical assistance may be directed to Kexin Ma at [email protected].
An overview of HUD’s Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program in Western New York
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates the Continuum of Care (CoC) homeless assistance program, which provides funding for homeless services across Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. The lead agency coordinating these services, known as the CoC Lead, is the Homeless Alliance of Western New York (HAWNY).
HUD distributes these grants through an annual process called the CoC Program Funding Competition.
There are two steps to the competition.
- Local Application Process
Homeless service providers submit a local application in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by HAWNY. Applications go through a Rank and Review Process, which determines which projects move forward to the national application phase.
- National Application Process
Projects selected during the local process submit a national application through E-snaps, HUD’s electronic grant submission system, in response to HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). While HAWNY assists by preparing a Collaborative Application for the CoC NOFO and offering technical support, individual applicants are responsible for preparing both the local and national applications.