Kent Homelessness Coalition

07/22/2026

The Kent Homelessness Coalition (MI-506 Continuum of Care) is actively accepting applications for the FY 2026 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition.

For FY 2026, the CoC is eligible to apply for up to $11,479,865 in renewal funding. MI 506 CoC has reallocated $591,079 of funding for any new eligible project types, and $617,315 for new projects that are specifically focused on domestic violence. The anticipated amount available for general CoC Bonus projects is currently unknown and more than one bonus project may be submitted to HUD by the CoC.

The Coalition encourages both existing providers and organizations that have not previously applied for CoC funding to explore this opportunity. Please note that all applicants are required to present on their project application as part of the local competition process.

Project presentation sign-ups are available here: https://forms.microsoft.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...

Application instructions, forms, and additional competition information can be found at: https://endhomelessnesskent.org/fy-2026-coc-program.../

All local applications are due by Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

07/21/2026

Are you passionate about preventing and ending homelessness in our community? We invite you to become a member of the Kent Homelessness Coalition!🏠

Membership is free and open to anyone who wants to make a difference, including nonprofit organizations, social service agencies, government representatives, community advocates, and invidiuals with lived experience of homelessness.

As a Coalition member, you'll have access to:
🔹 Voting rights on Continuum of Care (CoC) governance matters
🔹 Community data and updates on progress toward reaching functional zero homelessness
🔹 Information on local, state, and federal policy and funding changes
🔹 Opportunities to help shape system-wide strategies for ending homelessness in Kent County
🔹 Educational clinics, workshops, and best-practice learning opportunities
🔹 Networking and collaboration with others committed to strengthening our homeless response system

While all Coalition meetings are open to the public, membership gives you the opportunity to take a more active role in guiding our work and advancing community solutions.

Together, we can build a community where homelessness is rare, brief, and one-time.

Completed applications can be submitted to Maddie Martin at [email protected].

Advocacy This is a community filled with caring people, and passion to help those in need. Homelessness as an epidemic arises out of complex social structures, with roots in poverty […]

07/14/2026

The Kent Homelessness Coalition (MI-506 Continuum of Care) is now accepting applications for the FY 2026 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition.

For FY 2026, the CoC is eligible to apply for up to $11,479,865 in renewal funding. MI 506 CoC has reallocated $591,079 of funding for any new eligible project types, and $617,315 for new projects that are specifically focused on domestic violence. The anticipated amount available for general CoC Bonus projects is currently unknown and more than one bonus project may be submitted to HUD by the CoC.

The Coalition encourages both existing providers and organizations that have not previously applied for CoC funding to explore this opportunity. Please note that all applicants are required to present on their project application as part of the local competition process.

Project presentation sign-ups are available here: https://forms.microsoft.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=JVzHVmcBK06Zbddvkvb2RTbRINKyMgZJkaUa4QnFohNURVJSUUJNN1NNS0IzVVA5OTQyUTY0OFA0Sy4u&route=shorturl

Application instructions, forms, and additional competition information can be found at: https://endhomelessnesskent.org/fy-2026-coc-program-competition/

All local applications are due by Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

06/11/2026

Help us spread the word about Cooling Centers that are available across the Grand Rapids area this summer season!☀️

To download the flyer, visit the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dB5AuzTEDXHeUwaNmOwtNn5gDUMIq5cm/view?usp=sharing

06/08/2026

Did you miss our Newsletter on Friday? It covers an RFP from the CoC, new webinars/training opportunities, and some important updates from HUD.

Check it out below⬇️

06/01/2026

As of today, we are actively seeking proposals from qualified consultants or organizations to evaluate the CoC's Coordinated Entry (CE) system and processes.

If you or someone in your network may be a strong fit, we encourage you to learn more and view the RFP below.👇🏻

04/22/2026

CORRECTION: CoC General Membership Meeting: In Person Thursday, April 22 -

04/22/2026

CoC General Membership Meeting: In Person Thursday, February 26 -