The Way Home Funding Information
About Funding for The Way Home
The Coalition for the Homeless (CFTH), as lead agency to The Way Home (the local Continuum of Care [CoC]), is tasked with coordinating, planning, and preparing the annual application for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition. The HUD CoC NOFO competition brings in roughly $45 million to our CoC on an annual basis; which provides critical resources for those experiencing homelessness in our community.
In addition to managing the HUD CoC NOFO competition, CFTH also works to source other federal, state, local, and private dollars to meet the needs of people and families experiencing homelessness. Learn more here.
Funding Opportunity Newsletters
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For more information on local funding opportunities such as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS (HOPWA), etc., we encourage you to sign up for the following newsletters:
- City of Houston Housing & Community Development Department.
- City of Pasadena Community Services Department.
- Harris County Community Services Department.
- Fort Bend County Community Development Department.
- City of Conroe Community Services.
- Montgomery County Community Services.
- United Way of Greater Houston.
Lead Agency Technical Assistance Support
Technical assistance (TA) is the process of providing targeted support to an organization with the focus on building skills that will improve the organization, program, and/or the services they provide. It is an effective method for building the capacity of an organization.
Lead Agency Technical Assistance seeks to:
- Support a nonprofit organization to build and expand its internal capacity
- Strengthen the capacity of nonprofit sector to function more effectively and efficiently
- Build skills to expand impact and effectiveness of those they serve
- Incorporate new and improve methods, tools, or technology
If you are interested in receiving technical support or enhancing your agency's capacity to improve effectiveness for an ongoing or new initiatives that impacts the homeless response system, please reach out to Renee Cavazos, Director of CoC Programs, at
rcavazos@homelesshouston.org to schedule.
HUD CoC NOFO Competition
Notices of Funding Opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
FY 2024–2025 CoC Competition Now Open – Compliance with FY24–25 NOFO (FR-6800-N-25)
Tuesday, January 12, 2026
The Way Home formally opened the FY 2024–2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition in response to HUD’s reopening of the FY24–25 Notice of Funding Opportunity (FR-6800-N-25), pursuant to the federal court order issued on December 23, 2025.
This competition is being conducted solely to comply with the FY24–25 NOFO as currently written. All eligibility rules, submission requirements, timelines, and review processes must fully align with HUD’s guidance.
HUD will accept and process applications under this NOFO but will not obligate funds or issue awards while the court order remains in effect.
HUD has indicated that, assuming the order remains in place,
conditional award selections should be made by late March 2026.
Please Note: Selections do not constitute an obligation of funds.
Information Updated: 01/13/2026
About the HUD CoC NOFO Competition
About the CoC Program: The Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (24 CFR Part 578) promotes a community‑wide commitment to ending homelessness. Through this program, HUD provides funding to nonprofit organizations, states, local governments, Indian Tribes, and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) to:
- Quickly rehouse individuals, families, and youth experiencing homelessness
- Support persons fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking
- Minimize the trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness
- Improve access to mainstream services and supports
- Increase self‑sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness
The CoC Program strengthens local coordinated systems and supports long‑term housing stability across communities.
About the NOFO: The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is HUD’s annual announcement inviting communities nationwide to apply for federal homelessness assistance funding.
Each year, the NOFO:
- Outlines the total funding available
- Defines eligible project components and activities
- Establishes federal priorities and policy goals
- Specifies application requirements, scoring criteria, and submission deadlines
The CoC NOFO competition is a key mechanism through which communities secure funding for supportive services, housing programs, system coordination, and other interventions designed to reduce and ultimately end homelessness.
Site Visits - CoC NOFO Funded Agencies:
The HMIS and CoC Programs team are currently conducting Site Visits with all CoC NOFO-Funded Agencies. To ensure a smooth process, please send any requested Site Visit information to Angel Garmon at Angel.Garmon@cfthhouston.org no later than one week before your scheduled visit. This will allow our team enough time to review your program policies and ensure that they align with CoC standards.
Active Funding Opportunities
In this section, you can view funding opportunities currently offered in The Way Home CoC.
CFTH Funding Opportunities
In this section, you can view funding opportunities either offer by or granted to the Coalition for the Homeless (CFTH), however, made available for partners of The Way Home as a sub-recipient. If there are no funding opportunities currently listed, please check back later.
Coordinated Entry & Engagement RFP
RFP Summary: The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH), Lead Agency for The Way Home CoC (TX-700), has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified providers to operate Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP) Coordinated Entry (CE) functions across our regional homeless response system.
This opportunity supports:
- Centralized and phone-based intake
- In-reach engagement at shelters, schools, and other systems
- Problem-solving and diversion supports
- Connection to housing pathways both within and outside the system
- Short-term case coordination to support housing or income resolution
Key Details:
- Funding Available: Up to $800,000
- Contract Term: January 1 – December 31, 2026 (renewable based on performance & funding)
- Match Required: 25% (cash or in-kind, excluding leasing)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST
Interested organizations must meet eligibility requirements and demonstrate the capacity to deliver high-quality CE services aligned with HUD and CFTH standards.
Documents
Coordinated Entry & Engagement RFP
Local Funding Opportunities
In this section, you can view additional funding opportunities for partners of The Way Home. If there are no funding opportunities currently listed, view the sections above or check back later.
Additional Funding Opportunities
In this section, you can view additional funding opportunities for partners of The Way Home. If there are no funding opportunities currently listed, view the sections above or check back later.
HCDVCC RFP: Evaluation Team for Harris County Early Childhood Resiliency Fund (ECRF) Program Design
View RFP DocumentFunding Opportunity: HCDVCC RFP: Evaluation Team for Harris County Early Childhood Resiliency Fund (ECRF) Program Design
About: The Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) invites proposals from qualified evaluation teams to assess the Resiliency Fund Program Design. This initiative supports innovative, trauma-informed interventions for children exposed to intimate partner violence (“IPV”) and domestic violence (“DV”), which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and aims to respond to the developmental and therapeutic needs of young children in Harris County, emphasizing the needs of children aged 0-8.
HCDVCC is committed to collaborative leadership and collective learning, centering the voices and needs of survivors to guide decision-making and program development. This evaluation aims to produce actionable insights to strengthen the caregiver-child relationship, improve outcomes for children exposed to DV, and inform evidence-based practices.
Important Dates & Next Steps:
- RFP Release Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
- Virtual Q&A Session: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM
- Submission Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST
For questions or additional information, please contact: Katisha Chaney – kchaney@hcdvcc.org.
TX HHS: Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
Funding Opportunity: TX HHS: Project for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
Deadline: December 12, 2025 at 10:30am
Request Amount: TBD (Total available is $33,365,605 - multiple awards expected; Estimated MAX award is $6,000,000.)
Request Focus: TBD (Program/Project)
Funder Focus: This funding opportunity invites grant applications requesting funding for the PATH Program. PATH providers provide outreach and engage people not currently connected to mainstream mental health services, primary health care, and substance abuse service systems. Awarded Grantees shall meet the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) goal for PATH programs, which is to reduce or eliminate homelessness for individuals with serious mental illnesses or co-occurring substance use disorders who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
Funding Opportunities Archive
In this section, you can view some of the previous funding opportunities offered in The Way Home CoC.
The Way Home HUD CoC NOFO Competition Archive
Notices of Funding Opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
CFTH Funding Opportunities Archive
YHDP-CE Employment Supports RFP
View RFPFunding Opportunity | YHDP-CE Employment Supports RFP
About: The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH), as the lead agency for The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC TX-700), is releasing this Rolling Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a qualified subrecipient for Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) – Coordinated Entry (CE) Employment Supports. This funding opportunity is designed to provide employment-focused services to youth and young adults (YYA) experiencing or at risk of homelessness during the Coordinated Entry phase—before housing placement. Services should be youth-centered, low-barrier, and aligned with Housing First principles to promote long-term economic stability.
Available Funding & Project Term:
- Funding Available: $200,000**
- Project Term: April 1 – December 21, 2025 (opportunity for renewal if outcomes are met for 2026 CY)
Eligible Activities Include:
- Employment Readiness & Career Navigation (resume building, job application assistance, career coaching, financial literacy)
- Workforce Connection & Placement (job placements, employer partnerships, supportive employment, transportation assistance)
- Coordinated Entry & System Navigation (ensuring youth access employment services before housing placement)
Key Dates & Deadlines:
- RFP Release Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
- FAQ Opening for Applicant Questions: Friday, February 21, 2025
- Application Submission Deadline: March 8, 2025 (11:59 PM CST)
- Evaluation & Selection Period: March 11 – March 18, 2025
- Award Announcement & Contract Execution: Week of March 24, 2025
- Project Start Date: No later than April 1, 2025
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be an active CoC partner in good standing
- Have experience in youth employment services & workforce development
- Demonstrate compliance with HUD CoC Program regulations (24 CFR Part 578)
- Have capacity for HMIS data entry and tracking
- Align with Housing First principles and youth-centered engagement
How to Apply: Interested organizations must submit a proposal following the outlined application guidelines, ensuring alignment with HUD YHDP priorities and employment supports for youth.
FY 25 Bezos Day 1 Letter of Intent - Domestic Violence Partners
View LOIFunding Opportunity | FY 25 Bezos Day 1 Letter of Intent (LOI) - Domestic Violence Partners
About: The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH) is inviting organizations to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) for potential funding through the Bezos Day One Family Fund. This initiative aims to support Employment Pathway Programs and Social Enterprises that empower families impacted by domestic violence (DV). With the Bezos Day 1 Support, CFTH plans to invest approximately $2 million in partnership with DV service providers to enhance housing stability and employment-focused services within the CoC. Proposed projects should align with the grant’s priorities, be ready for implementation by April 2025, and ensure all funds are utilized by December 2026.
Focus Areas:
- Employment Pathway Programs – Job readiness training, skills development, career counseling, employer partnerships, and support for overcoming barriers such as childcare or transportation.
- Social Enterprises – Mission-driven businesses or programs that provide employment opportunities while reinvesting profits to further social impact.
Additional Allowable Activities: While the primary focus must remain employment-related, agencies may incorporate complementary services such as housing stability supports, financial coaching, legal assistance, and digital access tools to help participants maintain long-term employment
Submission Requirements: Interested organizations must submit an LOI addressing the following:
- Project Overview – Alignment with grant objectives and impact on DV survivors.
- Expected Outcomes – Measurable deliverables and anticipated success metrics.
- Timeline – Implementation readiness by April 2025 and completion by December 2026.
- Project Justification – Community need and potential impact.
- Target Population & Scale – Number of families served annually.
- Evaluation & Measurement – Data collection and impact assessment methods.
- Detailed Budget – Comprehensive breakdown of anticipated expenses.
Submission Guidelines:
- Narrative Length: Maximum three pages (excluding budget).
- Deadline: March 15, 2025 – Submit materials to Renee.Cavazos@cfthhouston.org.
- Reporting Requirement: Selected projects must submit monthly outcome reports to the CoC lead agency.
Fairness & Compliance: All proposals will be reviewed objectively based on alignment with grant goals, feasibility, and budget clarity. Applicants must comply with local and federal regulations and reporting requirements.
Questions & Support: For inquiries, contact Renee Cavazos at Renee.Cavazos@cfthhouston.org.
Joint REI: Competitive Award for Services/Operations Addressing Houston’s Homeless Response System
View REI DocumentRolling Request for Expressions of Interest (REI): Competitive Award for Services/Operations Addressing Houston’s Homeless Response System
About: The City of Houston, Harris County, and the Coalition for the Homeless (CFTH), lead agency to The Way Home (Continuum of Care), invite organizations to submit proposals under this Rolling Request for Expressions of Interest (REI). This initiative aims to address homelessness and housing instability through scalable, low-barrier, and innovative solutions. Eligible activities include permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, prevention and diversion, outreach, case management, shelter expansion, and essential supportive services.
Important Dates & Next Steps:
- REI Release Date: January 31, 2025
- Virtual Q&A Session: February 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Initial Submission Deadline: March 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST
- Rolling Submissions: Every third Friday in June, September, and December (or as updated via Letter of Clarification)
- Preliminary Funding Recommendations: Issued within 30 days of submission deadlines
- Program Start Date: May 15, 2025
Organizations interested in applying must submit proposals to:
- City of Houston: HCDPublicServices@houstontx.gov
- Harris County: HCDrfp@harriscountytx.gov
- Coalition for the Homeless: contracts@homelesshouston.org
Virtual Q&A Webinar:
- Webinar Presentation: Click here to view.
- Webinar Recording: Click here to view.
- Q&A Document: Click here to view.
Additional Supporting Materials:
- REI Letter of Clarification - Budget: Click here to view.
- REI Budget Template (Please view the clarification letter above before use.)
- Letter of Clarification - Preferenes for RRH and Night Outreach Serivces: Click here to view.
For full details on eligibility, funding priorities, and submission requirements, please refer to the official REI document or contact us at the emails above.
Request for Proposals: Supportive Services Only (SSO) Intervention
The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH), Lead Agency to The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC), is inviting qualified nonprofit and community-based organizations to submit proposals for Supportive Services Only (SSO) interventions.
This RFP directly supports the End Street Homelessness Action Plan, addressing urgent gaps by expanding services, reducing unsheltered homelessness, preventing future inflow, and strengthening long-term housing stability.
Attachments:
Key Dates:
- RFP Release Date: September 19, 2025
- Deadline to Submit Questions: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
- Final FAQ Responses Posted: September 29, 2025
- Application Due Date: October 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
- Anticipated Award Notification: October 17, 2025
- Project Start Date: November 1, 2025
- Award Period: 12 months (Nov. 1, 2025 – Oct. 31, 2026)
Interventions Sought
- Income & Employment Supports – job readiness, financial literacy, benefits enrollment, workforce partnerships.
- Domestic Violence (DV) Mobile Support – trauma-informed mobile advocacy, crisis response, and rapid housing connections.
- Homelessness Prevention Supports – financial assistance, landlord mediation, and diversion strategies to prevent shelter entry.
- SMART Team (Mobile Behavioral Health & Outreach) – multidisciplinary outreach for unsheltered individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring conditions.
Applicant Requirements
Organizations must:
- Be in good standing with HUD, CFTH, and The Way Home CoC.
- Maintain active registration in SAM.gov with valid UEI.
- Have HMIS experience and capacity to meet data quality standards.
- Comply with HUD CoC Program regulations (24 CFR Part 578; 2 CFR Part 200), CFTH requirements, and federal standards.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity, staffing, and partnerships to deliver high-quality interventions.
Next Steps: Submit proposals by October 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST to contracts@homelesshouston.org.
Request for Proposals: Supportive Services Only (SSO) Intervention
The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH), Lead Agency to The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC), is inviting qualified nonprofit and community-based organizations to submit proposals for Supportive Services Only (SSO) interventions.
This RFP directly supports the End Street Homelessness Action Plan, addressing urgent gaps by expanding services, reducing unsheltered homelessness, preventing future inflow, and strengthening long-term housing stability.
Attachments:
Key Dates:
- RFP Release Date: September 19, 2025
- Deadline to Submit Questions: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
- Final FAQ Responses Posted: September 29, 2025
- Application Due Date: October 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
- Anticipated Award Notification: October 17, 2025
- Project Start Date: November 1, 2025
- Award Period: 12 months (Nov. 1, 2025 – Oct. 31, 2026)
Interventions Sought
- Income & Employment Supports – job readiness, financial literacy, benefits enrollment, workforce partnerships.
- Domestic Violence (DV) Mobile Support – trauma-informed mobile advocacy, crisis response, and rapid housing connections.
- Homelessness Prevention Supports – financial assistance, landlord mediation, and diversion strategies to prevent shelter entry.
- SMART Team (Mobile Behavioral Health & Outreach) – multidisciplinary outreach for unsheltered individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring conditions.
Applicant Requirements
Organizations must:
- Be in good standing with HUD, CFTH, and The Way Home CoC.
- Maintain active registration in SAM.gov with valid UEI.
- Have HMIS experience and capacity to meet data quality standards.
- Comply with HUD CoC Program regulations (24 CFR Part 578; 2 CFR Part 200), CFTH requirements, and federal standards.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity, staffing, and partnerships to deliver high-quality interventions.
Next Steps: Submit proposals by October 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST to contracts@homelesshouston.org.
Request for Proposals: Supportive Services Only (SSO) Intervention
The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County (CFTH), Lead Agency to The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC), is inviting qualified nonprofit and community-based organizations to submit proposals for Supportive Services Only (SSO) interventions.
This RFP directly supports the End Street Homelessness Action Plan, addressing urgent gaps by expanding services, reducing unsheltered homelessness, preventing future inflow, and strengthening long-term housing stability.
Attachments:
Key Dates:
- RFP Release Date: September 19, 2025
- Deadline to Submit Questions: September 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
- Final FAQ Responses Posted: September 29, 2025
- Application Due Date: October 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
- Anticipated Award Notification: October 17, 2025
- Project Start Date: November 1, 2025
- Award Period: 12 months (Nov. 1, 2025 – Oct. 31, 2026)
Interventions Sought
- Income & Employment Supports – job readiness, financial literacy, benefits enrollment, workforce partnerships.
- Domestic Violence (DV) Mobile Support – trauma-informed mobile advocacy, crisis response, and rapid housing connections.
- Homelessness Prevention Supports – financial assistance, landlord mediation, and diversion strategies to prevent shelter entry.
- SMART Team (Mobile Behavioral Health & Outreach) – multidisciplinary outreach for unsheltered individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring conditions.
Applicant Requirements
Organizations must:
- Be in good standing with HUD, CFTH, and The Way Home CoC.
- Maintain active registration in SAM.gov with valid UEI.
- Have HMIS experience and capacity to meet data quality standards.
- Comply with HUD CoC Program regulations (24 CFR Part 578; 2 CFR Part 200), CFTH requirements, and federal standards.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity, staffing, and partnerships to deliver high-quality interventions.
Next Steps: Submit proposals by October 3, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST to contracts@homelesshouston.org.
Local Funding Opportunities Archive
In this section, you can view some of the previous funding opportunities offered locally or by the Sate of Texas. Viewing the previous funding opportunities offered in our CoC can be a great way to learn about requirements, qualifications, and other interests previously shared. Check them out below!
You can use the links provided in the Active Local Funding Opportunities section of this webpage to view jurisdiction-specific funders and their active-inactive opportunities.
YHDP Funding Opportunities Archive
In September 2021, The Way Home Continuum of Care (CoC), our local homeless response system, received the fourth-highest award in the country -- $10 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -- for the Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP). The YHDP provides our community with the funding, technical assistance, and flexibility to develop and implement a coordinated community approach to youth homelessness that matches the needs, assets, constraints, and preferences of our community stakeholders.
The YHDP is an exciting new initiative designed to prevent and end youth homelessness. The goal of the YHDP is to support The Way Home in the development and implementation of a Coordinated Community Plan (CCP) to prevent and end youth homelessness. We are excited to announce that The Way Home YHDP CCP was approved by HUD on April 26, 2022!
For more information about The Way Home YHDP, visit the YHDP webpage.










