CFDA 14.235: Continuum of Care Program
HUD's primary funding mechanism for ending homelessness. Annual competition awarding renewal + new project funding for permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and HMIS in geographic Continuums of Care (CoCs).
What this CFDA funds
Permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and families, rapid rehousing for households exiting homelessness, transitional housing (limited), supportive services for the residents of CoC-funded housing, Coordinated Entry Systems, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and CoC-level planning. The DV (Domestic Violence) Bonus and Youth Set-Aside fund specialized populations.
What winning applicants look like
Established homeless-services orgs in active CoCs win renewal funding year over year (priority is given to high-performing renewals). New project awards depend on CoC ranking — applicants must work through their CoC governance to secure a position above the funding line. Housing-First implementation, coordinated entry participation, and HMIS data quality are decisive.
Common pitfalls + things to know
CoC funding flows through CoC governance, not directly to applicants — your CoC ranks and submits the consolidated application. A great project that ranks low in your CoC won't get funded. Match (25%) is required for most projects; some types are exempt. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and CoC application timelines are tight; CoCs typically issue local timelines 60-90 days before HUD's deadline.
Related CFDAs to also explore
- CFDA 14.218 — CDBG Entitlement Grants
- CFDA 14.241 — HOPWA
- CFDA 93.150 — PATH — Homelessness
Audiences who use this CFDA
If you fall into one of these audience groups, the audience guide gives you the broader picture of all federal funding streams you qualify for — not just CFDA 14.235.
Always verify in the official source. CFDA program details, eligibility, and award ranges change with each annual NOFO cycle. Confirm at sam.gov/content/assistance-listings or the agency's program office before you build an application strategy. This page is editorial reference, not an official agency notice.