The Way Home Funding Information

About Funding for The Way Home

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.

Funding Opportunity Newsletters

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Funding Opportunity Notifications

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The Way Home CoC Connection

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Lead Agency Technical Assistance Support

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:

  • Support a nonprofit organization to build and expand its internal capacity
  • Strengthen the capacity of nonprofit sector to function more effectively and efficiently
  • Build skills to expand impact and effectiveness of those they serve
  • Incorporate new and improve methods, tools, or technology


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.

HUD CoC NOFO Competition

Notices of Funding Opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development

About the HUD CoC NOFO Competition

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 - Upcoming

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.  


  1. NOFO Competition Review Committee 
  2. Continuum of Care (CoC) Provider Input Workgroup (Competition Focus) 


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.

  • ACTIVELY SEEKING MEMBERS: FY24 Annual NOFO Committee & Workgroup

    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.  


    1. NOFO Competition Review Committee 
    2. Continuum of Care (CoC) Provider Input Workgroup (Competition Focus) 

    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: 

    • City of Houston (City employees or city appointees) 
    • Harris County (County employees or appointees) 
    • Fort Bend County (County employees or appointees) 
    • Montgomery County (County employees or appointees) 
    • City of Pasadena (City employees or appointees) 
    • Healthcare Sector (Professionals working in or appointed by a healthcare organization) 
    • Victim Service Providers (Professionals working in or appointed by a Victim Service Provider) 

    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: 

    • Minimum 3: NOFO-funded agency representatives 
    • At least 1: YHDP-funded agency representative 
    • Minimum 2: Representatives from agencies currently not receiving NOFO funding 

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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. 

  • Final FY24 NOFO Competition Documents

    Updated resources are not yet available. Please check back at a later time. 

  • FY24 NOFO Webinar and Presentation

    Updated resources are not yet available. Please check back at a later time. 

FY23 CoC NOFO Competition

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.

  • Final FY23 NOFO Competition Documents

    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!

  • FY23 NOFO Webinar and Presentation

  • FY23 Annual NOFO Committee & Workgroup

    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)


    • 2 Seats: Consumer or Persons with Lived Expertise
    • 1 Seat: City of Houston Representative (must be a City of Houston Employee or appointed by the city to fill this seat)
    • 1 Seat: Harris County Representative (must be a Harris County Employee or appointed by the County to fill this seat)
    • 1 Seat: Fort Bend County Representative (must be a Fort Bend County Employee or appointed by the County to fill this seat)
    • 1 Seat: Montgomery County Representative (must be a Montgomery County Employee or appointed by the County to fill this seat)
    • 1 Seat: City of Pasadena Representative (must be a City of Pasadena Employee or appointed by the County to fill this seat)
    • 1 Seat: Healthcare (must work for or be appointed by Health Care Partner)
    • 1 Seat: Victim Service Provider Representative (must work for or be appointed by VSP Partner)
    • 1 Seat: Youth System Representative (member of YAB or YAB appointed Representative) 
    • 1 Seat: Veteran System Representative (must work for or be appointed by Veteran Partner)

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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. 


    • At least 3: Representatives from NOFO Funded agencies.
    • At least 1: YHDP funded agency
    • At least 2: Representatives from agencies not currently receiving NOFO funding. 

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.

Active Funding Opportunities

In this section, you can view funding opportunities currently offered in The Way Home CoC.

CFTH Funding Opportunities

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.

Local Funding Opportunities

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.

  • City of Conroe & Montgomery County

    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. 


    • Click here to visit Montgomery County's grant applications webpage. Proposals are due Friday, March 29, 2024 at 3:30PM.
    • Click here to view the 2024 grant applications flyer. 

    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. 



    Don't want to miss any information for the City of Conroe or Montgomery County? Be sure to sign up for the newsletters below: 

  • City of Pasadena

    The City of Pasadena expects to receive approximately $2,446,039 in federal grants for 2024: 

    • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program ($1,687,329)
    • HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program ($612,267) 
    • Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program ($146,443)

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    The City of Pasadena expects to receive approximately $2,335,385 in federal grants for 2023:

    • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program ($1,605,988)
    • HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program ($582,954) 
    • Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program ($146,443). 

    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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  • Funding Program Information & Resources

    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:

    • Engage homeless individuals and families living on the street;
    • Improve the number and quality of emergency shelters for homeless individuals and families;
    • Help operate these shelters;
    • Provide essential services to shelter residents;
    • Rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families; and
    • Prevent families and individuals from becoming homeless.

    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. 

Additional Funding Opportunities

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 Opportunities Archive

In this section, you can view some of the previous funding opportunities offered in The Way Home CoC.

The Way Home HUD CoC NOFO Competition Archive

Notices of Funding Opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development

As the Lead Agency to The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC) (TX-700, Cities of Houston/Pasadena & Harris/Fort Bend/Montgomery Counties), the Coalition for the Homeless runs a local competition based on the Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to ensure that we submit a funding recommendation for Funding Opportunity FR-6200-N-25.

A good overview of what to expect during a CoC competition can be found in the NOFO manual below, in addition to previous year's NOFO information for historical context. 

  • Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Annual NOFO

    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):

  • Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Special NOFO

    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

  • Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 NOFO Committee & Workgroup

    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:

    • 1 Seat- City of Houston Representative (must be a City of Houston Employee or appointed by the city to fill this seat)
    • 1 Seat -Harris County Representative (must be a Harris County Employee or appointed by the County to fill this seat)
    • 1 Seat -Fort Bend County Representative (must be a Fort Bend County Employee or appointed by the County to fill this seat)
    • 1 Seat-Montgomery County Representative (must be a Montgomery County Employee or appointed by the County to fill this seat)
    • 1 Seat -City of Pasadena Representative (must be a City of Pasadena Employee or appointed by the County to fill this seat)
    • 1 Seat -Private Funder Representative (must work for a private foundation within the CoC Region)
    • 1 Seat- Person with Lived Experience
    • 1-Seat- Healthcare (must work for or be appointed by Health Care Partner)
    • 1 Seat-Victim Service Provider Representative (must work for or be appointed by VSP Partner)
    • 1 Seat-Youth System Representative (member of YAB or YAB appointed Representative) 
    • 1 Seat- Veteran System Representative (must work for or be appointed by Veteran Partner) 

    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

    • About
    • Role
    • Overview of CoC and System priorities 
    • Homework- Review of Currently Scoring Rubric 

    Second Meeting - Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 10 AM

    • Training on Scoring and Ranking
    • Overview of Ranking Policy
    • Review of Scoring Rubric- Comments/Edits

    Third Meeting - Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 10 AM

    • Discuss Workgroup recommendations
    • Finalize recommendation to be presented to Steering Committee in the July 2022 Meeting

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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:

    • Review of Renewal Project Scoring Standards
    • Review of Project Scoring, Reallocation, Selection, and Ranking Process
    • Compile recommendation for the Scoring/Ranking Committee to present to CoC Board

    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 

    • About
    • Role
    • Overview of Scoring/Recommendations
    • Homework- Provide 2-3 recommendations you would like to see made to the scoring/ranking process email to Renee by May 19, 2022

    Second Meeting- June 2, 2022

    • Discuss Recommendations- Discuss a list of recommendations for the 2022 competition
    • Rank Recommendations – provide to the Scoring and Ranking Committee before June 16, 2022.

  • NOFO Manual

Coalition Funding Opportunities Archive

  • RFP: Enhancing DEI in The Way Home CoC

    RFP Title:  Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in The Way Home CoC - A Comprehensive Accountability Framework


    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 for Technical Assistance- Annual NOFO Support

    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 for Disaster Shelter Planning Consultant - 07.28.23 Update

    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. 

  • RFP For Furniture and Home Kits

    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. 

  • Day 1 Families Fund

    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:

    • Employment
    • Family Reunification
    • Household Stabilizers
    • Training

    REI Conference: Click here to watch the video recording of the conference. During the conference, we reviewed:

    • More about the Day 1 Families Fund and the award that was made to the Coalition
    • Program areas where the Coalition is planning to invest the first round of funding
    • Details about the upcoming application process and timeline

    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 for Pit Technology, System Dashboards and Support

    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)

  • FY23 RFP for The Way Home Needs Assessment

    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 


  • FY23 RFP for The Way Home PIT Count Consultant/Researcher

    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 

Local Funding Opportunities Archive

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.

  • Harris County Request for Proposals for CDBG-DR and CDBG-CV

    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


  • Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program Announcement

    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. 

  • Food Service Vendors for the Navigation Center RFP

    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.

  • Professional Security Services for the Navigation Center RFP

    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.

  • Custodial Services for the Navigation Center RFP

    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.

  • CCHP Phase 2 - REI for Mental Health Providers

    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): 

  • ACAM EFSP Phase 40 and Phase 41 Application

    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.

  • FY20 TDHCA ESG CARES II Competition

    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! 


    • Click here to view the 2020 ESG Written Standards 
    • Click here to view the ESG Written Standards CARES Addendum 
    • Click here to view the Rapid Rehousing Business Rules, updated August 1, 2019
    • Click here to sign-up to be notified of the latest funding opportunities 

    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. 


YHDP Funding Opportunities Archive

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.

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