Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds) | FR 6901 N 25A

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Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to expand the supply of permanent supportive housing (PSH). The central purpose is to fund the creation of new PSH units for individuals and families experiencing homelessness when at least one household member has a disability. In practical terms, this competition is focused on adding new housing stock, not just operating or service funding, and it is aimed at long-term housing stability paired with supportive services for people with high needs.

The core eligible use of funds is capital development: new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation that results in new PSH units. The notice makes clear that the majority of the requested funding is expected to go toward these capital activities that create new units. While other Continuum of Care (CoC) Program eligible costs can be included, they are secondary to the construction/acquisition/rehab emphasis. The NOFO points applicants to specific sections (IV.B.1.b and IV.B.1.c) for the details on what else is allowable and the limits that apply, including the portion of the budget that may be requested for project administrative costs. The overall message is that this is a building-focused PSH expansion initiative, with administrative and other eligible costs permitted only within defined caps.

A notable feature of this opportunity is the expanded participation pathways for Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs). Statutory changes made by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 amended the underlying CoC authorities to explicitly allow Indian Tribes and TDHEs to serve as Collaborative Applicants, eligible entities, or subrecipients in the CoC Program. The same amendments also introduced and clarified terms such as "Indian Tribe" and "Formula Area," tying eligibility and geography to definitions used in the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program regulations at 24 CFR 1000.302. As a result, Tribes and TDHEs are not limited to participating through existing CoCs only; IHBG formula areas can be added to an existing CoC geography, included in newly formed CoCs through the CoC registration process (referenced as Notice CPD-22-02), or temporarily added under a process described in Section III.A.5 of the NOFO. This is intended to make it easier to align CoC resources with Tribal lands and IHBG service areas.

For non-Tribal applicants proposing to develop a project on a Tribal reservation or trust land, or to carry out a Tribal project located within an IHBG formula area, the NOFO requires formal Tribal authorization. Specifically, the applicant must include a Tribal resolution approving the proposal, or a letter from an authorized official or principal of the Indian Tribe or TDHE permitting the applicant to proceed. Tribes themselves do not need to submit a resolution when siting a project on their own reservation or trust land. These requirements are meant to ensure Tribal consent and appropriate government-to-government or authorized entity coordination when projects affect Tribal lands or IHBG-defined areas.

Eligibility to apply is broad across public and nonprofit sectors typically involved in housing development and homeless assistance systems. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments); and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The listing also includes "Others" as an eligible applicant category, reflecting that additional entity types may qualify as permitted in the full NOFO. At the same time, the NOFO explicitly excludes individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships from competing for or receiving awards under this announcement.

From an administrative and planning standpoint, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number FR 6901 N 25A under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 14.267, categorized under Community Development. The application closing date is June 26, 2025. HUD anticipates making about 8 awards, with an award ceiling of $14,000,000 per award. Taken together, those details signal a competitive, relatively high-dollar program aimed at financing substantial PSH development projects that measurably increase unit inventory within CoC systems, including projects developed in partnership with or led by Tribes and TDHEs where applicable.

• The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds)" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.267.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2025-05-16.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-06-26. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $14,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others.

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