06/04/2026
Behind the Scenes: Preparing for HUD’s Continuum of Care Competition
HUD’s annual Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity has officially been released, and before local agencies begin submitting project applications, One Roof is hard at work preparing our community’s competition process.
As the Collaborative Applicant for the Birmingham/Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair County CoC, our responsibilities include:
• Reviewing HUD’s funding notice and identifying new requirements and policy updates.
• Analyzing changes that may impact local housing and service providers.
• Developing a local competition timeline and application process.
• Updating ranking, review, and scoring tools
• Coordinating with CoC leadership and committees to ensure a fair and transparent competition.
• Preparing technical assistance and guidance for agencies applying for funding.
While much of this work happens behind the scenes, it is essential to ensuring our community can successfully compete for federal resources that support housing stability and homelessness response efforts throughout our region.
This is just the beginning of the annual CoC competition process, and we look forward to working alongside our partners in the months ahead.
