FY25 NOFO
FY 2025 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) NOFO
Key dates, requirements, and resources for the FY2025 CoC competition.
The HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is the annual competitive process through which communities secure federal funding to end homelessness. Each year, the Kansas Balance of State CoC works with local partners to submit a Consolidated Application on behalf of eligible housing and service providers across 101 counties.
| Purpose | Fund projects that prevent and end homelessness |
| Administered By | HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) |
| Local Lead Agency | Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition (Collaborative Applicant) |
| Eligible Projects | PSH, RRH, TH, Joint TH/RRH (renewals only), SSO, HMIS |
| Competition Scope | Renewals, new projects, reallocation, CoC Bonus, DV Bonus, YHDP, and expansion |
📅 What’s Next?
Next Milestone: Local applications due by December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT
📌 HUD Exchange – CoC NOFO Page
📧 Questions? Email seggert@kshomeless.com📞 Key Contacts
Important Dates & Timeline
Key milestones for the FY 2025 CoC competition. HUD deadlines are confirmed; local deadlines are forthcoming.
NOFO Release
Official publication of the FY 2025 NOFO in the Federal Register and HUD Exchange.
Local Competition Opens
Local material is released for review by the Collaborative Applicant.
Letters of Intent Due
Submit LOIs to be considered for new, renewal, reallocated, or bonus project funding.
CoC Review & Ranking
Panel review, scoring, and prioritization of project applications per NOFO requirements.
HUD Submission Deadline
The complete Consolidated Application must be submitted via e-snaps.
Need calendar reminders? Once local dates are finalized, “Add to Calendar” links will be added to the CoC Calendar.
Eligibility & Project Types
Who can apply, what can be funded, and baseline requirements for participation in the Kansas Balance of State CoC competition.
Who Can Apply
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- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Units of local or state government
- Public Housing Agencies (PHAs)
- Federally recognized tribal governments and TDHEs
Applicants must meet eligibility under 24 CFR part 578 and the McKinney-Vento Act. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible.
Eligible Components
*New Joint TH/RRH projects are not permitted. Only renewals are eligible in FY 2025.
Key Requirements
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- HMIS Participation: Required unless the organization is a victim service provider (VSP), in which case a comparable database must be used.
- Coordinated Entry: All projects must participate in the CoC’s coordinated entry system unless exempt (e.g., VSPs with compliant alternate systems).
Additional requirements are detailed in the HUD FY25 NOFO, CoC’s Written Standards and HUD’s regulatory guidance at 24 CFR part 578.
Local Competition Process
How the Kansas Balance of State CoC reviews, ranks, and selects projects — and where to find the local policies, scorecards, and appeals steps.
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Notice & Packet Posted
HUD and Local Competition Notice and documentation.
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Letter of Intent & Local Applications
Applicants submit required materials by local deadline.
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Review, Score & Rank
Applications reviewed and ranked per published criteria.
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Public Posting & Appeals
Preliminary rankings posted; appeals window opens per local policy.
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e-snaps Project Applications
Selected applicants complete HUD applications in e-snaps by the local deadline.
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Final Ranking & HUD Submission
Final Consolidated Application and project listings submitted to HUD by national deadline.
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Additional HUD NOFO Material
NOFO Policies & Procedures
Office
2001 Haskell Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66046
Contact Us
- 785-764-9950
- staff@kshomeless.com
- KSHC Helpdesk (freshdesk.com)