FY24 Continuum of Care
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

The FY24 NOFO was released on July 31 and is due by October 30. $3.52 billion (an increase of $390 million from FY23) is available to apply for. 

Highlights

• For the first time in CoC history, all 2024 grants will be automatically renewed in 2025 (with accompanying FMR increases).

• Additionally, HUD will make cost of living adjustments to Supportive Services and HMIS budget lines!

• $52 million is available for projects that serve individuals fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence (these are referred to as DV Bonus funds).

• CoCs are asked to describe how they are implementing specific strategies to prevent the criminalization of homelessness within their geographic area

• A new policy priority has been included: Building an Effective Workforce

  • This joins the list of Ending Homelessness for All; Housing First; Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness; Improve System Performance (esp. in project review, ranking, and selection process); Partnering with Housing, Health, and Service Agencies; Racial Equity; Improving Assistance to LGBTQ+ Individuals; Persons with Lived Experience (PLE); and Increasing Affordable Housing Supply​

CoC Timeline

• On August 28th, the CoC will release its RFP. Applications will be due by September 27th. 

• The CoC will hold Bidder's Conferences on September 5th and September 11th.

• "Office Hours" will be held on September 13th, September 20th, and September 25th. 

• Projects will be notified on October 11th if they have been approved, rejected, or had a reduction in funding.

• On October 21st the CoC will post Board-approved final project ranking.

• And finally, the CoC will post the completed application on October 23rd!

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