Update as of June 12, 2026
Information about the FY2026 local competition for the CoC Program Funding is posted below, and this page will be updated with additional information as it becomes available. Please check back frequently for new information.
If you have any questions about the NOFO process, please send them to HSA’s Center on Homelessness (HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org).
Applicant Information Session
Applicants seeking new or renewal funding should attend the applicant information session via Zoom on June 24, 2026 at 10:30AM-12:00PM PT.
The Applicant Information Session will provide information about the process to apply for funding and key updates about the competition process and expectations. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend.
Session Link: https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/81352057007
Session Code: 813 5205 7007
Partnership Spotlight Sessions
As organizations begin reviewing the FY 2026 NOFO, HSA encourages providers and community partners to explore opportunities for cross-sector collaboration. To support partnership development, HSA is hosting a series of virtual Partnership Spotlight Sessions designed to help existing and prospective applicants connect with potential partners, explore project concepts, and learn more about emerging federal priorities.
Childcare & Family Supports
June 8, 2026 | 1:00-2:00PM
Download meeting slides
Employment & Workforce Development
June 11, 2026 | 11:00AM-12:00PM
Download meeting slides
Mental Health and AOD Partnerships
June 11, 2026 | 2:00-3:00PM
Download meeting slides
Competition Overview and Timeline
For the 2026 NOFO competition, all agencies applying for new and renewal funding will submit a local application. Local applications will be scored and ranked on the CoC’s Priority Listing by a neutral and non-conflicted review panel. Applications accepted onto the Priority Listing will then be required to submit an application in esnaps.
Additional information about the local competition process can be found in the FY26 Review and Ranking Policy, approved by the CoC Steering Committee on June 8, 2026.
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San Mateo Local Competition Timeline |
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Task |
Deadline |
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Open CoC Competition |
June 16, 2026 |
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Applicant Information Session |
June 24, 2026, 10:30AM-12:00PM |
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Local Applications Due |
July 10, 2026, 12:00PM |
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Review Panel |
July 27-July 30 |
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Communicate awards/rejections/reductions to applicants and instructions to submit in esnaps |
July 31/ August 3, 2026 (approximate) |
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Email and post priority listing |
July 31/ August 3, 2026 (approximate) |
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Appeals Due |
August 6, 2026 |
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Renewal Applicants must submit in esnaps |
August 12, 2026 |
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New applicants must submit in esnaps |
August 12, 2026 |
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CoC Steering Committee Vote final application |
August 21, 2026 |
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Application Submission |
August 24, 2026 |
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CoC Application due in esnaps |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
Please check this webpage regularly for updates throughout the FY 2026 CoC competition process.
Estimated Funding Availability
The figures in the following table are local estimates. When HUD releases their official figures, these numbers will be updated accordingly.
| Estimated Funding Availability | |
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Funding Category |
Estimated Amount |
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Annual Renewal Demand Funding available to renew eligible existing CoC Program grants scheduled for renewal during the 2026 competition. |
~$16,565,618 |
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CoC Bonus Funding Additional funding available for new projects that advance HUD priorities and meet CoC Bonus eligibility requirements. |
~$2,484,843 |
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Domestic Violence Bonus Funding Additional funding available for projects that expand housing and services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. |
~$827,676 |
Application Materials
Applicants must submit a local application by the due dates below. The Review Panel will score and rank projects on the Priority Listing according to the local applications they receive. Only those projects (both renewal and new) accepted and ranked on the Priority Listing will be required to submit an application in esnaps. Additional information on the esnaps application process will be shared with applicants at a later date.
All applicants should review and be familiar with the FY26 Review and Ranking Policy.
New Applicants
New project applications are due by July 10, 2026 at 12:00PM to HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org.
New project applicants must submit:
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Completed new project application narrative (linked below)
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Screenshot of someone logged into esnaps and accessing the organization’s esnaps account
New Project Application Template:
Renewal Applicants
Renewal project applications are due by July 10, 2026 at 12:00PM to HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org.
Each renewal applicant will be sent an application template with pre-populated performance data. Please contact HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org if your organization has not received their application template(s) by June 25, 2026.
Renewal project applicants must submit:
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Completed renewal application template (sent via email)
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All required attachments listed in the renewal application template
Contact Us
If you have questions or comments regarding the CoC or local Competition process, please contact HSA_Homeless_Programs@smcgov.org.
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