Continuum of Care (CoC)

The Idaho Balance of State Continuum of Care is known as the House Idaho Collaborative (HIC). HIC has designated Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) to serve as the Collaborative Applicant. In this role, IHFA manages the balance of state CoC application process and submits all required CoC documents to HUD. IHFA is also responsible for coordinating and monitoring CoC grant projects.

HUD released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 CoC Program Competition on July 6, 2023. We encourage you to read the full notice for more detailed information. Key dates and events related to the Idaho Balance of State CoC competition are listed below.

IHFA accepted applications from August 3^rd until August 25^th, 2023 at 4 PM MST. The application narrative review and scoring process was conducted by an Independent Review Panel (IRP). The scores were used in the Rating and Ranking process to make final recommendations of the Priority List of Projects. This ranking recommendation was based on application score and accounted for regional impact. The ranking was presented to the HIC and was approved. The approved ranking recommendation is available here: Option B.

IHFA received renewal applications for 19 permanent housing projects and no applications for new projects. All applications for renewal projects were accepted.

The projects that will be submitted to HUD as part of the application for the Idaho Balance of State Continuum of Care are:

• Angel Arms for Families PSH
• Angel Arms for Singles PSH
• Balance of State Coordinated Entry
• Balance of State HMIS
• Building Bridges PSH
• CLUB Canyon House PSH
• CoC Planning Costs
• Creating Change RRH
• Eagle Pointe PSH
• First Step PSH
• Hand of Hope RRH
• Healing Hearts PSH
• Idaho Falls PSH
• Magic Valley RRH
• Nearly Home RRH
• Pocatello RRH
• Project Warmth PSH
• SEICAA Manor PSH
• Shelter + Care PSH
• Square One RRH
• UFA Costs
• Woodruff House PSH
• Your Front Door RRH

Competition Timeline:

• July 26: CoC NOFA posted
• August 3: Intent to Apply Due for New and Renewal Applicants
• August 3-10: Question and Answer Period
• August 25: Applications due for New and Renewal Applicants
• September 12: Local CoC Ranking Results and Projects Accepted or Rejected Posted Online
• September 28: Deadline for HUD FY 2023 CoC Program Application

Contact Information

All questions related to the CoC competition should be directed to:
Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAP) team
Idaho Housing and Finance Association
Email: CoCApp@ihfa.org

Additional information about Idaho’s CoC Program can be found under the Federal Resources/Regulations and Program Forms/Manuals tab on this page.

The HUD NOFO can be found online at:
https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/e-snaps/fy-2023-coc-program-nofa-coc-program-competition/

Accessibility options for people with disabilities are available upon request. This includes application documents in alternate formats, such as Microsoft Word, to accommodate screen readers. Please e-mail snap@ihfa.org with any requests for accessibility options.

Homelessness and housing coalitions exist throughout Idaho. Each region appoints one individual to act as a representative on the HIC. Anyone who would like to share their preferences and priorities with the HIC may present them to the regional representative.

CoC Program Overview

• CoC Eligible Cost Detail

HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) uses two different listservs on HUD’s website to communicate information on the following:

• Continuum of Care (CoC) Program;
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs;
• Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP);
• Other Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) developed by SNAPS; and
• Any other information related to SNAPS programs and the work to end homelessness.

Sign up for HUD’s listservs to avoid missing out on important information regarding the programs and topics listed above.

To subscribe to the SNAPS Competitions listserv please click on the link: https://www.hud.gov/subscribe/signup?listname=SNAPS%20Competitions&list=SNAPS-COMPETITIONS-L

To subscribe to the SNAPS Program Information listserv please click on the link: https://www.hud.gov/subscribe/signup?listname=SNAPS%20Program%20Information&list=SNAPS-PROGRAM-INFORMATION-L