FY2026 CoC Local Competition
The Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness administers the HUD Continuum of Care Program for Tucson/Pima County, Arizona. This page contains information regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 application for Continuum of Care Program and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Project funds through the AZ-501 Tucson/Pima County Continuum of Care.
About the Continuum of Care
Consistent with HUD requirements, TPCH is administering the local application for funding under this program. Click here to sign up to receive TPCH email alerts.
Visit HUD's Continuum of Care Program page and CoC Program Competition page to learn more about the Continuum of Care Program, eligible activities, and federal requirements associated with this funding opportunity.
About the Funding Opportunity
On June 1, 2026, HUD released the FY2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Nationally the FY26 funding cycle has made $4,010,000,000 available for new and renewal projects.
The TPCH Continuum of Care Board, Lived Experience Council, and Collaborative Applicant have created the FY2026 Funding Overview, Instructions, and Process for Tucson/Pima County, linked below in the documents library. This document outlines the local process for agencies to apply for CoC funding.
Consistent with HUD requirements, TPCH is administering the local application for funding under this program.
Before You Apply
To prepare for this year's local competition, prospective applicants should familiarize themselves with the FY2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO from HUD. The local process document serves as additional information, but is not a replacement for understanding the federal guidance and priorities.
Also, ensure that you have access to the e-SNAPS portal where the federal application will be submitted. If you do not have access, and need to learn more, you can create a user profile, and learn more by reviewing resources provided by HUD. If you're applying for the first time, please review HUD's CoC Program Toolkit for helpful information on the CoC Program, eligible costs, e-SNAPS, HMIS, and more. It is linked in the Resources section below.
Supportive services are an integral part of CoC project operations and budgets. We recommend leveraging other partners and funding sources to achieve a high level of supportive service offerings. For ideas on partnership services and local partners, review the Supportive Services Partners and Contact List in the Resources section below.
Pre-Proposal Webinar
This webinar will cover all details about the FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity Competition. Applicants are encouraged to attend the webinar live or watch the recording on demand at any time.
June 18, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Pre-proposal Conference Slides
Key Dates
All times listed are in Arizona time (MST, UTC-7). Late applications will not be accepted.
| DEADLINE | ACTIVITY |
| June 1, 2026 | FY 2026 CoC NOFO Released by HUD |
| June 2, 2026 | FY 2026 CoC Renewal Project Intent to Renew Form Released by TPCH |
| June 9, 2026 | FY 2025 CoC Intent to Renew Form Due at 11:59 PM |
| June 12, 2026 | HMIS Data Cleaning Deadline 11:59PM |
| June 15, 2026 | FY 2026 CoC Funding Competition Process and Materials for Tucson/Pima County Approved by TPCH CoC Board/Lived Experience Council |
| June 16, 2026 | FY 2026 CoC Funding Competition Process and Materials for Tucson/Pima County Released by TPCH |
| June 17, 2026 | Neighborly Software available for use by applicants. A Neighborly guide has been added to tpch.net/fy26nofo, and can be reviewed here. |
| June 18, 2026 | Project Pre-proposal conference covering new and renewal projects, including YHDP. Strongly encouraged for all applicants. Register by clicking here. Available afterward on demand. |
| June 18, 2026 | FY26 Performance Scorecard posted at TPCH.net/fy26nofo for public review. |
| June 23, 2026 | Requests to apply for reallocation or consolidation grants not submitted through the FY 2026 Intent to Renew process due to tpch-nofo@tucsonaz.gov for review and approval by TPCH CoC Board Officers. |
| June 25, 2026 | FY2026 Performance Scorecard disputes due to tpch-nofo@tucsonaz.gov by 11:59PM for resolution by CoC and HMIS Leads. |
| July 3, 2026 | City of Tucson Offices closed in observance of the July 4th Holiday. |
| July 15, 2026 | FY 2026 Project Applications due in e-SNAPS, TPCH Application Supplement due in Neighborly application portal at 11:59 PM. |
| July 22, 2026 | Responses to Initial Threshold Review sent to recipients for correction within two business days. |
| July 24, 2026 | Corrections requested from Threshold Review due back to CoC Lead through tpch-nofo@tucsonaz.gov by 11:59 PM. |
| July 27-28, 2026 | Independent Review Panels conducted. |
| July 29, 2026 | FY 2026 Preliminary Project Ranking and Notice of Project Acceptance/Rejection Released. Ranking appeal submissions open here. |
| August 5, 2026 | Submissions for appeals to Preliminary Project Ranking closes at 11:59PM. |
| August 7, 2026 | TPCH Board and Lived Experience Council meets to Hear Appeals, Finalize Project Ranking. |
| August 11, 2026 | Projects and public notified outside of e-SNAPS about final Project Ranking, including acceptance, rejection, and reductions. |
| August 12, 2026 | Virtual Community Input Sessions for Consolidated Application. Registration links will be posted at tpch.net/fy26NOFO |
| August 20, 2026 | TPCH Board and Lived Experience Council meets to approve Consolidated community application. NOFO Response Posted for Public Viewing to tpch.net/fy26NOFO |
| August 26, 2026 | Consolidated community application submitted to HUD by CoC Lead. |
TPCH FY2026 Competition Overview, Instructions, and Process for Tucson/Pima County (version 1- 6.16.26)
HUD's FY2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity
TPCH Project Performance Score Card - PRELIMINARY PDF
TPCH Project Performance Score Card - PRELIMINARY Excel
TPCH Project Reallocation Policy (revised 6.15.26)
FY26 CoC Registration completed in eSNAPS
CPD-25-06 HUD Withdrawal of Notice Prioritizing Chronic Homelessness in PSH
Supportive Services Partners and Contact List
CoC Sample Match Commitment Letter
HUD's CoC Program Toolkit (helpful info for first-time applicants)
Accessing Project Applications in e-SNAPS
Information on Rental Assistance vs. Leasing Models
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE
The FY26 Continuum of Care funding opportunity prohibits Transitional Housing projects administering rental assistance to do so on their own behalf and instead requires that these activities be conducted by an eligible public entity. Furthermore, federal regulations prohibit organizations which use rental assistance funds in properties owned by the recipient, its subrecipients, or subsidiary/related entities from conducting rent reasonableness determinations and HQS/NSPIRE inspections on those units.
To support applicants to which these requirements apply, as well as other applicants which may desire capacity support related to these activities, the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), as administrator of the Tucson/Pima County Public Housing Authority, has offered to provide these services to Continuum of Care (CoC) applicants on a fee-for-service basis.
The City of Tucson is not the only public entity eligible to provide these services. Applicants to which these requirements apply may alternatively request that such services be provided by another eligible public entity as defined the FY 2026 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity released by HUD on June 1, 2026.
HCD Service Offer
At the request of the applicant organization, HCD is available to enter into fee-for-service agreements with eligible CoC recipients or subrecipients that require the following services:
These services are intended to support CoC applicants in meeting applicable HUD requirements and may be included in project planning and budgeting. HCD can also provide a general commitment letter that may be included with CoC funding applications. The commitment letter is not a contract, but documents HCD’s commitment to enter into a fee-for-service agreement with funded recipients or subrecipients requiring these services.
Requests for these services must be emailed to jason.thorpe@tucsonaz.gov on or before July 10, 2026 to ensure adequate time for commitment execution prior to the July 15 project application deadline.
Additional Information
A fact sheet regarding this offer as well as a sample Commitment Agreement are available here. The fact sheet contains additional information regarding services available, fee schedules, and request requirements.
Any questions related to this offer should be emailed to jason.thorpe@tucsonaz.gov.
