Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5500 N 34
Apply for FR 5500 N 34
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the community development housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Continuum of Care" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 1, 2011 and posted on Aug 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 28, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,630,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Supportive Housing eligible applicants are States, Units of general local government, special purpose units of government, e.g. PHAs, Private nonprofit organizations, Community Mental Health Centers that are public nonprofit organizations and Shelter Plus Care eligible applicants are States, Units of general local government and PHAs and eligible applicant for Section 8 SROs are PHAs and Private nonprofit organizations. Please refer to the Chart within the NOFA for further details regarding eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Continuum of Care (CoC) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5500 N 34) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address homelessness at the community level. The central purpose is to reduce the incidence of homelessness within Continuum of Care communities by helping homeless individuals and families move toward self-sufficiency and into permanent housing. In practice, the program is designed to strengthen coordinated local systems that prevent and respond to homelessness, support stable housing outcomes, and improve how communities deliver housing and supportive services. HUD indicates that CoCs which maintain proven, successful interventions and clearly advance HUD national goals are positioned to receive higher scores in the competitive review process.
This opportunity was posted on August 30, 2011 (created September 1, 2011) with an application deadline of October 28, 2011, and it was archived on November 3, 2011. HUD listed an estimated total funding amount of $1.63 billion, reflecting a large nationwide competition intended to support a wide range of homelessness assistance activities across many jurisdictions. The funding activity category is listed under Community Development and Housing, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which can reduce barriers for organizations and governments that may not have access to significant non-federal cash match.
Eligibility depends on the specific component or project type being proposed under the CoC umbrella, and HUD points applicants to a chart in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for precise rules. For Supportive Housing, eligible applicants include states, units of general local government, special purpose units of government such as Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), private nonprofit organizations, and Community Mental Health Centers that are public nonprofit organizations. For Shelter Plus Care, eligible applicants include states, units of general local government, and PHAs. For Section 8 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) projects, eligible applicants include PHAs and private nonprofit organizations. The overall eligible applicant field is described as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which signals that the formal NOFA language is important for confirming whether a particular entity or partnership structure can apply and under what conditions.
Programmatically, the CoC approach emphasizes a community-wide strategy rather than isolated projects. While the summary description provided here is brief, it aligns with HUDs typical expectation that CoCs coordinate housing interventions and supportive services in a way that improves housing stability and reduces returns to homelessness. The mention of scoring priority for sustaining successful interventions suggests that performance, outcomes, and alignment with national policy direction matter in the competition. Applicants generally need to show that their proposed activities fit within the CoCs broader plan, respond to documented local needs, and are part of a coordinated system designed to move people from homelessness to permanent housing.
For access and support, HUD provided several ways to get help with the full announcement and the application process. Applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically were directed to contact the NOFA Information Center at 1-800-483-8929, with a relay option for hearing or speech impaired individuals via the Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 (both toll-free). HUD also referenced an online locator that can be used to find contact information for a CoC lead agency and the HUD Field Office serving the CoCs territory: http://www.hudhre.info/index.cfm?do=viewCocContacts. This is useful for organizations that need to coordinate with their local CoC leadership, confirm local priorities, or understand submission requirements tied to the community-wide application process.
Continuum of Care (CoC) Grant (FR 5500 N 34) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Continuum of Care (CoC) grant opportunity (FR 5500 N 34)?
The Continuum of Care (CoC) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 5500 N 34) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is designed to address homelessness at the community level by strengthening coordinated local systems that prevent and respond to homelessness.
What is the main purpose of the CoC program?
The central purpose is to reduce the incidence of homelessness within Continuum of Care communities by helping homeless individuals and families move toward self-sufficiency and into permanent housing. The program emphasizes stable housing outcomes and improved community delivery of housing and supportive services.
Is this a community-wide approach or a stand-alone project program?
The CoC approach emphasizes a community-wide strategy rather than isolated projects. HUD describes the program as strengthening coordinated local systems to prevent and respond to homelessness and to support housing stability.
How does HUD evaluate or score CoC applications in this competition?
HUD indicates that Continuums of Care that maintain proven, successful interventions and clearly advance HUD national goals are positioned to receive higher scores in the competitive review process.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 30, 2011 (and created on September 1, 2011).
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed for this opportunity was October 28, 2011.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on November 3, 2011.
How much funding was HUD expecting to award under this opportunity?
HUD listed an estimated total funding amount of $1.63 billion, reflecting a nationwide competition supporting homelessness assistance activities across many jurisdictions.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Community Development and Housing.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply overall?
The overall eligible applicant field is described as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." Eligibility depends on the specific component or project type being proposed, and HUD points applicants to a chart in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for precise eligibility rules.
Who is eligible to apply for Supportive Housing funds under this CoC opportunity?
For Supportive Housing, eligible applicants include states, units of general local government, special purpose units of government such as Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), private nonprofit organizations, and Community Mental Health Centers that are public nonprofit organizations.
Who is eligible to apply for Shelter Plus Care under this CoC opportunity?
For Shelter Plus Care, eligible applicants include states, units of general local government, and Public Housing Agencies (PHAs).
Who is eligible to apply for Section 8 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) projects under this CoC opportunity?
For Section 8 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) projects, eligible applicants include Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and private nonprofit organizations.
Why does the listing say "Others" for eligible applicants?
The "Others" designation signals that eligibility is tied to specific CoC components and the formal NOFA language. Applicants are directed to the NOFA (including its eligibility chart) to confirm whether a particular entity or partnership structure can apply and under what conditions.
What kinds of activities does the CoC program support, based on this summary?
Based on the summary, the program supports coordinated community systems that prevent and respond to homelessness, help people move toward self-sufficiency, support stable housing outcomes, and improve how communities deliver housing and supportive services. It also emphasizes maintaining proven interventions and aligning with HUD national goals.
What does HUD suggest applicants demonstrate in their proposals?
HUDs description suggests applicants should show that proposed activities fit within the Continuums broader plan, respond to documented local needs, and are part of a coordinated system designed to move people from homelessness to permanent housing.
Where can applicants get help if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically were directed to contact the NOFA Information Center at 1-800-483-8929 (toll-free).
Is there a relay service number for people with hearing or speech impairments?
Yes. HUD listed the Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 (toll-free).
How can an organization find its local CoC lead agency contact information?
HUD referenced an online locator to find contact information for a CoC lead agency and the HUD Field Office serving the CoCs territory: http://www.hudhre.info/index.cfm?do=viewCocContacts
Why would an applicant need to contact the local CoC lead agency or HUD Field Office?
The provided information notes this can be useful for organizations that need to coordinate with local CoC leadership, confirm local priorities, or understand submission requirements tied to the community-wide application process.
Where are the precise eligibility rules found?
HUD points applicants to a chart in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for precise eligibility requirements by component or project type.
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