2026 NOFO Application
1.Overview
2026 HUD NOFO Update
On June 01, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released theFY 2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
This year’s NOFO reflects a clear shift in national priorities, with increased emphasis on:
Transitional Housing (TH)
Supportive Services Only (SSO) projects
Domestic Violence (DV) housing and services
HUD is moving away from long-term permanent housing expansion in this cycle and is prioritizing stabilization-focused models that provide structured services, safety, and clear pathways toward housing stability.
Key Changes for 2026:
Stronger prioritization of Transitional Housing (TH) models with required, intentional service delivery.
Expanded focus on Supportive Services Only (SSO) projects, especially those tied to Coordinated Entry and housing navigation.
Continued and enhanced Domestic Violence (DV) project funding to support survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Greater expectation that projects demonstrate measurable stabilization outcomes and service intensity.
2.New Project Information
Any agency that is interested in creating a NEW project or EXPANSION in this year’s NOFO application, please connect with Laquita to prep everything you can before the deadline.
New Project Pre-application - Due Wednesday July 8
New Project Scoring Rubric
Completed pre-applications will be submitted to Laquita Love-Limo at laquita@mesh-mn.org.
3. Ranking and Scoring
initial Ranking- Subject to change