Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
About This Grant
<p>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.</p>
Grant Summary
Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026) is a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant providing $0K to $3M for nonprofit, municipality. Applications are due 2026-09-21 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- 1. Eligible applicants for the CHC award under this NOFO must satisfy the following criteria. Applicant must be approved to participate in the HUD Housing Counseling Program prior to the NOFO issue date. In addition, SHFAs are eligible for this NOFO if they possess statutory authority to provide housing counseling throughout their entire state and adhere to all program requirements outlined in 24 CFR Part 214, HUD Handbook 7610.1, and other governing policies and requirements.2. Eligible applicants for the HCT awards under this NOFO must satisfy the following criteria. Be a non-profit organization, other than an institution of higher education with at least two years of experience providing housing counseling training services nationwide to housing counselors employed by housing counseling agencies participating in HUD"s Housing Counseling Program.3. Limits on Applicants. Applicants and Subgrantees are prohibited from receiving FY 2025 Housing Counseling Program grant funding from multiple sources. For example, receiving funding under this NOFO as both a direct Grantee (e.g. LHCA) and as a Subgrantee of an Intermediary or SHFA is prohibited. Likewise, receiving funding under this NOFO as a Subgrantee of two different Intermediaries/SHFAs is prohibited.4. Affiliations. Subgrantees must maintain the same network affiliation for all awards under this NOFO. For example, a Subgrantee that receives a subgrant from an Intermediary, SHFA, or MSO for the FY 2025 Comprehensive Housing Counseling NOFO cannot receive a subgrant from a different Intermediary, SHFA, or MSO for the FY 2025 MSI Initiative. HUD may grant approval for different network affiliations on a case-by-case basis.5. CHC MSI Initiative Award Additional Eligibility Requirement. Applicants wishing to apply for this award must also submit an application for the Comprehensive Housing Counseling NOFO. See Section I.B.3. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
How to Apply
$0K–$3M
2026-09-21
- 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 and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
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 between $1 and $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?
Applications for Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026) are due 2026-09-21 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
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.