AL-507 · 37 Counties — ARCH serves as the Collaborative Applicant and coordinates the annual HUD Continuum of Care funding competition on behalf of the Balance of State.
| Item | Due Date | Responsible Party | Submit To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letter of Intent Released | May 28, 2026 — due no later than June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM CST | ARCH | arch@archconnection.org |
| CoC Timeline, Open Competition & Policies Posted | June 19, 2026 | ARCH | Website & e-newsletter |
| CoC Local Application Materials Released | June 19, 2026 | ARCH | Website, e-newsletter, email |
| Application / Competition Information Session | June 24, 2026, 12:30–2:30 PM | NOFO Team / Consultants | Via Zoom (recording available) |
| Applications open in e-snaps & CoC-required local application | June 19 – July 23, 2026, both due no later than 5:00 PM CST | Applicant Agencies | arch@archconnection.org |
| Rank and Review Training | July 6–10, 2026 (time TBD) | NOFO Team / Consultants | Virtual via Zoom (recording available) |
| CoC Local Competition Application & e-snaps applications Due | July 23, 2026, 5:00 PM CST | Applicant Agencies | arch@archconnection.org (PDF export of e-snaps — do not press Submit in e-snaps) |
Adjustments may be made based on when HUD opens e-snaps for this cycle.
| Item | Due Date | Responsible Party | Submit To / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank and Review Subcommittee Meeting & Review Process | July 20 – Aug 5, 2026 | NOFO Team / Consultants | Virtual via Zoom |
| Distribution of Preliminary Priority List | August 6, 2026 | ARCH | Website, e-newsletter, email |
| Project Appeals * | August 10, 2026, 5:00 PM CST | Rank and Review Subcommittee | arch@archconnection.org |
| Project Appeals Response * | August 11, 2026, 5:00 PM CST | Subcommittee Chair | Notification via email |
| Appeals due to Board Review Panel (if necessary) | August 12, 2026, 5:00 PM CST | Board Review Committee | arch@archconnection.org |
| Board Review Response | August 13, 2026, 5:00 PM CST | Board Review Panel | Notification via email |
| CoC Board Approval of Priority List | August 14, 2026 | CoC Board | Virtual via Zoom |
| Distribution of Final Priority List (if needed) | August 14, 2026 | ARCH | Website, e-newsletter, direct email |
| Agency Submission in e-snaps | Agency notified when to submit | ARCH | e-snaps (ARCH verifies submission) |
* Appeals items subject to change.
All submissions due to HUD by August 26, 2026, 8:00 PM ET — via e-snaps, HUD's system of record. No email submissions to HUD. No late submissions will be accepted.
A separate, capital-focused HUD funding opportunity — outside the annual CoC Program Competition.
HUD's Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds) NOFO provides competitive capital grants for new PSH construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation — meant to be layered with other funding sources to maximize the housing rural Alabama can bring online. Grant terms run 2–5 years.
Interested in exploring a CoC Builds project for your agency? Reach out and ARCH can help you assess fit before you invest time in an application.
Download the CoC Builds NOFOARCH is committed to administering a fair, transparent, and competitive local application process serving the 37-county Alabama Balance of State area. We welcome applications from all eligible entities, including nonprofits, governmental entities, public housing authorities, tribal organizations, and faith-based entities.