St. Louis County CoC FY2026 Public Info Session

This was a public information session held by the St. Louis County Continuum of Care (CoC) on June 11, 2026, focused on the Fiscal Year 2026 HUD CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The meeting provided detailed guidance on the application process, eligibility, and funding priorities for CoC grants addressing homelessness. Key procurement-related topics included the allocation of approximately $2.3 million for tier one renewal projects (60% of the budget), with tier two projects and new projects competing for the remaining funds. The session emphasized the shift in HUD funding priorities away from permanent supportive housing toward transitional housing and services-only grants, with new requirements such as service engagement hours for transitional housing projects. The meeting also covered application deadlines, scoring criteria, eligibility requirements for nonprofits and faith-based organizations, and the role of reallocation and bonus funds. Policy changes affecting future procurement include new service participation requirements and restrictions on capital costs for renewals. Attendees were encouraged to review the NOFO thoroughly and utilize available resources and office hours for application assistance.