Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026)
About This Grant
The purpose of HUD s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, meeting their financial needs, and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership. This NOFO plays an integral role in helping individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through sustainable homeownership or affordable rental housing. Housing counseling agencies are an important safeguard in the prevention of housing scams and discrimination and serve as an important gateway to local, state, federal and private housing assistance and resources.
Grant Summary
Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026) is a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant providing up to $3M for municipality, nonprofit. This is a forecast: it is not yet open for applications, and the estimated deadline is 2026-11-30. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $3M
Estimated 2026-11-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026) from Department of Housing and Urban Development, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Housing and Urban Development before the deadline.
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Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026)?
Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026) is offered by Department of Housing and Urban Development. The listing names these applicant types: municipality, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026) provide?
Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026) provides up to $3M per award from Department of Housing and Urban Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026) deadline?
Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026) is a forecast from Department of Housing and Urban Development: it is not yet open for applications. The funder's estimated deadline is 2026-11-30, and forecast dates often change. Confirm the official posting with the funder before you prepare an application.
How do you apply for the Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026)?
To apply for Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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