On June 1, 2026, under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Turner, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced record levels of funding available to communities nationwide to address the root causes of homelessness.

The local North Central Florida Continuum of Care HUD Funding Competition administered by TaskForce for Ending Homelessness is open. The application is expected to be published on or around July 1, 2026, for Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Putnam, and Union Counties. Applicants are encouraged to use the time before the local competition opens to review available materials and prepare their applications.

Faith-based organizations, police and sheriff’s departments, fire rescue agencies, healthcare providers, domestic violence centers, and other high-performing organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. This year’s competition places a strong emphasis on street outreach, outpatient addiction treatment, childcare, job training, and transitional housing. Projects must be designed to help individuals reach economic independence. To best steward American tax dollars, this NOFO ties funding directly to performance and outcomes.

Public Notice (6/24/2026) HUD CoC Builds NOFO

On June 23, 2026, under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Scott Turner, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of $100 million nationwide through the 2026 Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds) competition.

The local North Central Florida Continuum of Care HUD Funding Competition administered by TaskForce for Ending Homelessness opened on June 24, 2026, for Alachua, Bradford, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Putnam, and Union Counties.

The FL-508 Continuum of Care is eligible to submit one project application to HUD requesting up to $9,000,000 for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of Permanent Supportive Housing serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness with disabilities.