TO: NY-603 Continuum of Care Membership & Key Stakeholders 

FROM: Continuum of Care Governance & Planning Team 

DATE: August 10, 2026 

SUBJECT: URGENT: Immediate Pause on FY2026 CoC NOFO Local Competition 

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Overview & Court Ruling 

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On Friday, August 7, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island issued a summary judgment against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the FY2026 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). As part of this ruling, the Court officially ordered HUD to vacate the current issuance of the FY2026 CoC NOFO. Read full decision here. 

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Immediate Impact on NY-603 

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In light of this federal ruling, the NY-603 Continuum of Care is immediately pausing all local funding competition activities and deadlines. 

• Local Submissions: No further local application materials, project ratings, or ranking reviews will move forward under the current NOFO guidelines. 

• Staff & Administrative Hours: We recognize and deeply appreciate the substantial time, energy, and resources your organizations have already invested in drafting and preparing local project applications. 

While this disruption creates temporary uncertainty, the Court’s decision ultimately serves to safeguard essential funding structures and protect the vulnerable individuals and families our collective programs serve from facing destabilization or returning to homelessness. 

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Next Steps & Communication 

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We are closely monitoring communications from HUD, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, the National Homelessness Law Center, and other key partners regarding HUD’s expected response, potential appeals, or the re-issuance of a revised NOFO. 

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• Further Guidance: We will issue updated instructions and a revised local competition timeline as soon as HUD provides formal clarification. 

• Questions: If you have immediate operational concerns regarding existing grant terms or renewals, please direct them to the CoC Planning team (coc@addressthehomeless.org) 

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Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and continued dedication to supporting our unhoused neighbors as we work through these regulatory changes together. 

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National Alliance to End Homelessness Statement 

National Homelessness Law Center Statement 

Democracy Forward Statement