Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds)
🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and consortiums working to address homelessness through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. Eligible recipients include HUD-recognized CoC's, nonprofits, cities, counties, and other governmental entities that operate homeless service systems. Activities supported include capital projects that expand, renovate, or acquire facilities for homeless services (emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and rapid rehousing programs). Applicants must demonstrate coordination with their local CoC and alignment with the community's comprehensive homeless assistance strategy. Geographic scope is nationwide, though funds are typically distributed through local CoCs to support community-identified housing and service needs.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Jun 23, 2026 Applications open
- Jul 23, 2026 Application deadline in 6 days
- Nov 14, 2026 Award announced
- Nov 14, 2026 Project start
Program description
CoC Builds provides funding for construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of new units of PSH for individuals and families experiencing homelessness where one member of the household has a disability. Most of the requested funding must be for new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation to create new units of permanent supportive housing. See IV.B.1.b and c of this NOFO for information regarding other CoC Program eligible costs, including supportive services and project administrative costs and the percentages of funding that may be requested.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Public Authority
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative describing the capital project, target population, and alignment with CoC priorities
- Detailed capital budget and cost breakdown (acquisition, construction, or renovation)
- Operating budget and plan for sustainability
- Letters of support from the local CoC and partner organizations
- Organizational capacity documentation (board list, 990 forms, audit reports)
- Environmental assessment or NEPA documentation (if applicable)
- Fair housing and equal opportunity compliance certification
Program contact
- 👤 SNAPS
- 📧 CoCBuilds@hud.gov
- 📞 (202) 708-1112
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 14.267 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$27,697,727
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$27,023,294
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$26,206,228
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$24,237,233
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$23,870,964
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$23,002,351
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$21,638,849
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$21,508,450
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$21,323,545
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$20,299,550
Top States by Funding
- CA 34 awards $358.7M
- OH 14 awards $271.7M
- NY 13 awards $123.2M
- WA 11 awards $117.5M
- PA 4 awards $92.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 14.267). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $3,474,794,549 | |
| 2025 | $3,706,395,396 | |
| 2026 est. | $5,494,072,175 |
FAQ
Who can apply for CoC Builds grants?
Nonprofit organizations, public agencies, tribal nations, and other entities that are part of or work closely with a HUD-recognized Continuum of Care are eligible. Your organization typically must be nominated or endorsed by your local CoC.
What types of projects does this grant support?
CoC Builds funds capital projects including construction, acquisition, or renovation of facilities for homeless services such as emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and rapid rehousing programs.
What is the typical funding range and application timeline?
Funding amounts vary based on project scope and community need. Applicants should monitor HUD's website for specific annual deadlines and funding announcements, as timing may vary year to year.
How competitive is this grant?
This is a moderately to highly competitive federal program. Successful applications demonstrate strong community coordination, sustainable financing plans, and alignment with CoC priorities.
Are there matching fund requirements?
Most HUD CoC programs require some level of local match or leverage. Confirm specific matching requirements in the annual funding announcement.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start by connecting with your local HUD-recognized Continuum of Care leadership early; their endorsement and coordination are critical to your application's success.
- Develop a detailed capital project budget and timeline, including acquisition, construction, or renovation costs, and show how the facility will serve your target population sustainably.
- Demonstrate strong partnerships with other CoC agencies and service providers to show how your project fills gaps in the homeless services system.
- Prepare evidence of long-term sustainability, including operating funding sources, management capacity, and commitment from your CoC to support the facility after HUD funding ends.
- Address fair housing and affirmative marketing practices explicitly in your application to show commitment to serving all homeless populations equitably.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail because they lack clear endorsement and coordination from the local CoC, or because they don't adequately demonstrate how the capital project aligns with the community's comprehensive homeless assistance strategy. Many applicants also underestimate the importance of documenting sustainable operating funding and management capacity beyond the HUD grant period.
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