Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026)

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking applicants for the Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026). The purpose of this program is to provide funds to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners. The program aims to help individuals and families obtain housing and stay in their homes through sustainable homeownership or affordable rental housing. • Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, state governments, and other organizations with experience providing housing counseling training services. • The estimated funding for this program is $53,000,000, with an award ceiling of $3,000,000 and an award floor of $1. • The program requires applicants to submit an application electronically, and the deadline for submission is September 21, 2026. • The estimated award date is October 1, 2026, and the estimated project start date is also October 1, 2026.