HUD Waives 30-Day Application Rule for Homelessness Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has waived the usual 30-day minimum application period for its FY2026 Continuum of Care Program, a federal grant competition for homelessness services. The application window was re-opened on September 18, 2026, with a deadline of 8:00 p.m. ET on September 30, 2026, giving applicants only 12 days. The Continuum of Care Program is the federal grant system that funds local groups serving people experiencing homelessness.
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What does it mean?
Groups that want federal money for homeless services have until September 30, 2026 to apply, and they got only 12 days to do it. The usual minimum is 30 days, but HUD says the short window is part of a longer application period that was interrupted by court rulings.
Who is affected?
Local organizations and communities that apply for Continuum of Care funding for homelessness services.
What changes?
Before, the NOFO had an August 26, 2026 deadline; after court rulings and the re-opening, applications are due September 30, 2026.