Fulton County, Georgia – Fulton County’s homelessness response network is starting its planning work before a major federal funding opportunity officially opens, giving local agencies time to prepare for what could become an important round of support in the year ahead.
The Fulton County Continuum of Care is now seeking Letters of Interest from organizations that want to pursue new, renewal, or expansion projects under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s FY 2026 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity. While HUD has not yet released the formal notice, county leaders are moving early, a step meant to sharpen local readiness and position applicants to respond quickly once the federal process begins.
That advance timeline comes with a clear deadline. Agencies interested in being considered must submit a Letter of Interest by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026. According to the notice, the early submission process is designed to support local planning, improve competition readiness, and help the Continuum of Care make efficient decisions about resources once HUD’s FY 2026 NOFO is released.
Organizations that submit a letter are expected to be ready for a demanding federal process. Selected projects must meet HUD eligibility requirements under 24 CFR Part 578, show they can manage federal funds in compliance with 2 CFR 200, and take part in the Coordinated Entry System and HMIS, or a comparable domestic violence database where applicable. Just as important, proposals must fit the strategic priorities of the local Continuum of Care and meet all deadlines that follow HUD’s official announcement.
The funding picture for new and expanded projects will depend on several moving parts tied to HUD’s final allocations. Those include Annual Renewal Demand, the Permanent Housing Bonus, the Domestic Violence Bonus, and any funds that may be reallocated. That means agencies are being asked not simply to express interest, but to prepare for a competitive environment shaped by both local priorities and federal rules.
For service providers, housing groups, and agencies already working on homelessness-related programs, the request signals the start of an important planning window. It is an early call to organize partnerships, refine project ideas, and confirm compliance capacity before the federal notice arrives.
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Letters of Interest and questions should be sent to [email protected]. In opening this process ahead of HUD’s announcement, Fulton County is making one thing clear: preparation will matter, and those ready early may be best positioned when federal funding decisions begin to take shape.
