Coalition Funding Process

The York County Coalition on Homelessness (PA-512, York City/County CoC) funding process is directed through the Coalition, as well as the York County Planning Commission (YCPC). The funding process is dependent upon open and close dates for applications that are produced by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 

Application Process

Typically, the application process occurs in the Summer, with funding being awarded in the Winter. Projects must meet the specifications of housing and project types set forth by HUD through the HEARTH Act, as well as local specialized priorities which are set by the Coalition. Projects that apply for this funding stream must be reviewed, scored, ranked and approved by a sub-committee of the Coalition.

The Coalition welcomes and encourages applications by organizations that have not previously received Continuum of Care funding from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). The Coalition provides assistance working through the application process and all the way to full implementation of your project. A rising tide lifts all boats, and we are here to support you as you learn this new funding stream. 

The FY 2023 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) opened on July 5, 2023. This NOFO is due September 28, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. EDT.

Local Competition 30 Day Deadline: Projects must be received by the lead agency at least 30 days prior to the close of the application. This year that date is:August 29, 2023 .

Notification of Projects Accepted/Rejected/Reduced 15 Day Deadline: Projects must be reviewed, accepted, rejected, or reduced by the Coalition, and all applicants must be notified of their project's status at least 15 days prior to the close of the application. This year that date is: September 13, 2023.

FY2023 Continuum of Care Overview Webinar: This webinar was held August 3, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. - to view the recording click here. To view the slides, click here.

New and Renewal Draft Project Deadline: New and renewal projects must be submitted to the Coalition/CoC in no later than August 8, 2023.

Other Important FY 2023 CoC Deadlines can be found in the FY 2023 CoC NOFO Schedule listed below.

Questions may be directed to: yorkcountycoh@ycpc.org 

Public Materials for Funding Year 2023 Continuum of Care Application Process

Document (PDF) Description (PDF)

2023 Grant Inventory Worksheet (GIW)

York City/County CoC 2023 Grant Inventory Worksheet showing renewal grants. Original Posted: July 25, 2023. Revised by HUD on 8/14/23 and Posted: August 15, 2023
2023 CoC NOFO Schedule This schedule outlines important deadlines for the CoC application process through York City/County CoC. Revision Posted August 15, 2023
CoC Governance Charter (PDF) This charter governs the processes within the CoC and is reviewed and updated annually. FINAL Posted August 15, 2023
CoC HMIS Governance Charter (PDF)
The HMIS Governance Charter outlines the responsibilities of the HMIS Lead, Continuum of Care, and Contributing HMIS Organizations surrounding the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). FINAL Posted August 15, 2023
CoC Written Standards (Policies) (PDF) The CoC's Written Standards for order of priority of populations served (Policies). FINAL Posted: August 15, 2023
Review & Ranking Policy (PDF) The CoC's Review & Ranking Policy. FINAL Posted: August 15, 2023
CoC Ranking & Scoring Sheets for New & Renewal Projects (PDF) Ranking Criteria for CoC projects. The draft version of this tool was posted on August 4, 2023. The final version of this tool was posted August 9, 2023 after voted on and approved.
CoC Reallocation Policy (PDF)
The attachment to the left is the CoC's reallocation policy. FINAL Posted: August 15, 2023
CoC Appeals Process (PDF) Process outlines how to appeal decisions on funding and scoring for the Continuum of Care Local Process. FINAL Posted: August 15, 2023
Project Ranking and Funding Level (PDF)
Proof of project renewal and new project approvals as well as budget amounts for all applicants based on HUD allocation to the CoC. Posted: FINAL September 4, 2023
Renewal Project Instructions (PDF) Instructions emailed to all renewal projects (based on 2023 GIW) for the 2023 CoC NOFO process. Posted July 28, 2023
New Project Solicitation Materials (PDF)
Proof of solicitation for a new project for CoC bonus funds , DV Bonus funds, or reallocation dollars. Posted July 26, 2023
CoC Application (PDF)
Full FY2023 CoC Application including attachments. CoC-Approved Version Posted: September 25, 2023
Project Priority Listing (PDF)
FY2023 Project Priority Listing. CoC-Approved Version Posted: September 25, 2023