The FY26 Winter Warming Centers application will be open August 11, 2025. Submissions are due to CSB by 12:00 am. Contact
grants@csb.org with any questions. Click here to access the application.The FY26 Gateway application will be open February 14, 2025. Submissions are due to CSB by 5pm March 13, 2025. Contact
grants@csb.org with any questions.The FY26 Non-Congregate Shelter application will be open February 14, 2025. Submissions are due to CSB by 5pm March 13, 2025. Contact
grants@csb.org with any questions.2025 Continuum of Care Application & 2026 Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Application
The Continuum of Care governing body will review and prioritize any projects requesting 2026 OHFA tax credits in January 2026 and/or 2025 CoC Bonus funds in the fall after the CoC competition opens.
CoC providers may submit a concept paper by September 9th at midnight for consideration for the upcoming HUD competition.
Submit a Concept Paper by Tuesday, October 14, 2025 to Grants and Compliance Director Christina Blair at cblair@csb.org to be considered for the permanent housing development process. Before beginning work on a Concept Paper, please reach out to us so we can consult on the feasibility of the project, based on the system’s needs.
For the OHFA tax credits application, a Concept Paper may be submitted for consideration through the date of the CoC Board meeting that coincides with the approval for the CoC Application.
The Information Packet and Concept Paper format are below.
| Dates | February 2026 OHFA Competition | September 2025 CoC Competition |
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June 6, 2025 |
2025 CoC Application Concept Paper due to CSB |
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June 2025 |
Concept Papers presented to Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) |
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July 2025 |
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CoC Board discusses projects and formulates recommendations for 2025 CoC Application Bonus funding. |
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August 2025 |
CoC discusses, approves, and prioritized project. For new approved projects, the CoC will request both or either: > A CoC Project Application (for projects requesting 2025 CoC Bonus Funds) > A Project Plan (for projects requesting OHFA prioritization). |
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September 9, 2025 |
Second opportunity to submit for the HUD CoC competition |
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TBD Summer 2025 |
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CoC Project Application due to CSB |
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TBD Summer 2025 |
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CoC Project Applications for Scoring and Ranking presented by the CAC |
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TBD Summer 2025 |
Last opportunity for Concept Papers for 2026 OHFA Competition |
CoC Board/CoC approval meeting of 2025 CoC Application |
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October 14, 2025 |
Final Project Plans for OHFA prioritization due to CSB |
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November 2025 |
Project Plans presented to the Citizens Advisory Council (and Youth Action Board, If appropriate) |
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December 2025/January 2026 |
CoC Board discusses OHFA projects and Formulates recommendations for CoC |
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January 2026 |
CoC discusses, approves, and prioritizes OHFA projects |
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February 2026 |
OHFA tax credit applications due |
2025 CoC Awards announced |