Macon County Continuum of Care & Homeless Advisory Council
Public Posting - Availability of Grants for Homelessness
Date: June 8, 2026
The Decatur/Macon County Continuum of Care (CoC) announces the availability of grants to prevent and end homelessness through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s “Notice of Funding Availability (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2026 Continuum of Care Competition.” Organizations that have not received CoC funding in the past are strongly encouraged to apply, including faith-based organizations. Select this link and scroll to “FY 2026 CoC Program Competition” to download the FY 2026 NOFO and all information that HUD has posted. We recommend visiting this page often to check for new information.
NEW PROJECTS
● These types of new projects are eligible: Supportive Service Only, Transitional Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Rehousing, HMIS, and Coordinated Entry. The NOFO provides details on each of these.
● HUD also will consider applications that serve only victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. These projects must be SSO-Coordinated Entry, Rapid Rehousing, or Transitional Housing projects.
ALL PROJECTS
Applicants for all projects must submit a NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY for the CoC by Friday, June 26, 2026. The NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY consists of the proposed project type, whether the project is a new or renewal project, the amount requested, and the population to be served. The NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY must be sent by email to Fred Spannaus at fredspannaus@gmail.com no later than Friday, June 26, 2026.
Organizations applying for CoC funding for the first time must submit: Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation; IRS 501(c)3 documentation or other proof of HUD eligibility; current Certificate of Good Standing from the Illinois Secretary of State, and most recent financial audit. This material must be submitted by email to Fred Spannaus at fredspannaus@gmail.com by Friday, June 26, 2026. In addition. New organizations must commit to following all appliable federal policies, and to full participation in the CoC, including Coordinated Entry and HMIS.
The Ranking Committee will notify all applicants of acceptance, rejection, or modification of their projects no later than Wednesday, July 1, 2026. All projects that are accepted for ranking must complete their full HUD Project Applications by Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The Ranking Committee will notify all applicants of the final rankings of all projects no later than Friday, July 24, 2026.
Please understand that SCILCoC has specific requirements for applicants, including:
· The Ranking Committee will carefully review the qualifications of the applicant and the proposed project to assure that they meet threshold requirements.
· Projects that (1) are eligible; and (2) that meet threshold requirements; and (3) that demonstrate need; and (4) that demonstrate organizational capacity, will be accepted and ranked in priority order using an objective process. The ranking process will be available by Thursday, June 18, 2026.
· Individuals, for-profit organizations, and unincorporated entities are not eligible to apply.
· Applicant organizations must use the e-snaps system to submit their proposals. If interested, you are strongly urged to create an “Applicant Profile” in e-snaps immediately. Select this link to access instructions and the log-in page for e-snaps. If you do not have an e-snaps user account, select "Create a Profile" from the e-snaps log-in page. The CoC will provide assistance with this step upon request.
Contact Fred Spannaus at fredspannaus@gmail.com for more information.
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2026 NOFO Timeline |
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GIW available via email to CoC Lead |
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6/1/2026 |
FY2026 NOFO Released |
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6/8/2026 |
Solicitation announcement for projects to all agencies and public |
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6/12/2026 |
Confirm Applicant Profiles (Dove, CoC) |
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6/18/2026 |
Ranking Committee approves ranking scales |
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6/19/2026 est. |
HUD releases application forms |
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6/26/2026 |
Intent to Apply due for all projects, including requests for voluntary reallocation |
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6/26/2026 |
New applicant documentation requirements due |
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7/1/2026 |
Ranking Committee notifies all applicants whether their project was accepted, rejected, or reduced |
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7/15/2026 |
PDF version of new and renewal project applications due |
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7/20/2026 |
All Project Applications submitted in esnaps |
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7/24/2026 |
Ranking Committee completes rankings |
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7/24/2026 |
Public notification of ranked project applications |
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8/19/2026 |
Post CoC app, attachments and Priority Listing |
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8/24/2026 |
Final CoC app, Priority Listing and Project Apps submitted to HUD |
Federal Update
December 9, 2025
Yesterday afternoon, HUD posted on their website that they have withdrawn the FY2025 CoC NOFO. The notice stated the Department plans to make revisions to the NOFO and will reissue a modified NOFO at a later date. HUD’s recission of the FY2025 CoC NOFO will not affect Macon County CoC’s local competition process. We will move forward with a December 9th local competition application deadline.
There was a court hearing held yesterday afternoon regarding the lawsuits filed by State Attorneys General and the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Despite the 2025 CoC NOFO being rescinded, the lawsuits remain active, and another hearing is tentatively scheduled for Friday 12/19 regarding next steps.
Press coverage: https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-administration-rethink-changes-homelessness-grant-program-after-lawsuits-2025-12-08/
We will continue to be in touch regarding the status of this NOFO and advocacy opportunities around it. Thank you in advance for your continued advocacy on this issue.
Public Posting Notice
December 1, 2025
The Decatur/Macon County Continuum of Care (IL-516) has posted its FY 2025 CoC Project Selection and Ranking process.
To view the Project Selection and Ranking process click here.
Applicants for all projects must submit a LOCAL APPLICATION for the CoC by Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The LOCAL APPLICATION must be sent by email to Fred Spannaus at fredspannaus@gmail.com.
CoC Funds Available
November 25, 2025
The Macon County Continuum of Care (CoC) announces the availability of grants to prevent and end homelessness through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s “Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum of Care Competition.”
Organizations that have not received CoC funding in the past are encouraged to apply. The CoC is open to, and it will accept and consider proposals from organizations that have not previously received CoC Program Grants.
The complete NOFO and critical instruction are available from HUD at this link. Potential applicants must download and read the NOFO and all critical instructions before proceeding further, as the FY2025 NOFO contains many important changes from past years.
Applicants for all projects must complete their Applicant Profiles in e-snaps by Friday, November 28, 2025 (see below).
Applicants for all projects must submit a LOCAL APPLICATION for the CoC by Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
The LOCAL APPLICATION consists of the proposed project type, the amount requested, and the population to be served. The LOCAL APPLICATION must be sent by email to Fred Spannaus at fredspannaus@gmail.com.
Public Posting Notice
October 4,2024
The Decatur/Macon County Continuum of Care (IL-516) has posted its FY 2024 CoC Application and Project Priority Listing for review.
To view the entire CoC Application including attachments, click here.
To view the Project Priority Listing, click here.
If you wish to submit comments, email them to fredspannaus@gmail.com not later than 5:00 p.m. Central time on Wednesday, October 9.
CoC Funds Available
August 8,2024
The Decatur/Macon County CoC announces approved Consolidated Application for the FY 2024 CoC Program Competition. Review the Approved Consolidated Application and Approved Priority Listings and all New and Referral Project Listings at the link above. For Comments or Questions about the Approved Application, email fredspannaus@gmail.com.
2024 Point-in-Time Results
released on March 28 at the MC CoC Community Breakfast
The Decatur/Macon County CoC announces approved Consolidated Application for the FY 2023 CoC Program Competition.
Review the Approved Consolidated Application and Approved Priority Listings and all New and Referral Project Listings
For Comments or Questions about the Approved Application, email fredspannaus@gmail.com.
Public Posting - Availability of Grants for Homelessness
Date: July 12, 2023
The Macon County Continuum of Care announces the availability of grants to prevent and end homelessness through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s “Notice of Funding Opportunity(NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2022 Continuum of Care Competition.” The CoC is open to, and it will accept and consider proposals from organizations that have not previously received CoC Program Grants. Organizations that have not
received CoC funding in the past are encouraged to apply.
NEW PROJECTS
● Only these basic types of new projects are eligible: Permanent Supportive Housing for chronicallyhomeless and other specific high-risk populations, Rapid Rehousing, Joint Transitional Housing and Rapid Rehousing, Coordinated Entry, and HMIS. The NOFO provides details on each of these.
● HUD also will consider applications that serve only victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. These projects must be Rapid Rehousing, Joint Transitional Housing and RapidRehousing, or Coordinated Entry.
Applicants for all new projects must submit a Letter of Intent including the project type and estimated amountof request to the Macon County CoC Ranking Committee. The Letter of Intent must be sent by email to FredSpannaus at fredspannaus@gmail.com by Wednesday, August 2. All interested organizations are urged tocontact the CoC and read the NOFO in its entirely before submitting a letter of intent. Select this link to download the FY 2023 NOFO. Select this link to access critical instructions and guidance from the HUD website.
New projects that have been accepted must complete applications in HUD’s e-snaps electronic grants systems by Wednesday, August 30.
RENEWAL PROJECTS
Applicants for renewal project must indicate their intent to renew and their plans for voluntary reallocation by Wednesday, July 19. Please submit notify the Ranking Committee by sending an email to Fred Spannaus at fredspannaus@gmail.com.
Renewal projects must complete their e-snaps applications by Wednesday, August 9.
ALL PROJECTS
The Ranking Committee will notify all applicants of acceptance, rejection, or modification of their projects no later than Wednesday, August 16. The Ranking Committee will notify all applicants of the final rankings of all projects no later than Wednesday, September 5.
Please understand that HUD has specific requirements for applicants, including:
• The Ranking Committee will carefully review the qualifications of the applicant and the proposed project to
assure that they meet HUD’s threshold requirements.
• Projects that (1) are eligible; and (2) that meet HUD’s threshold requirements; and (3) that demonstrate
need; and (4) that demonstrate organizational capacity, will be accepted and ranked in priority order using
an objective process. The ranking process is posted at this link.
• Individuals, for-profit organizations, and unincorporated entities are not eligible to apply.
• Applicant organizations must use the e-snaps system to submit their proposals. If interested, you are
strongly urged to create an “Applicant Profile” in e-snaps immediately. Select this link to access instructions
and the log-in page for e-snaps. If you do not have an e-snaps user account, select "Create a Profile" from
the e-snaps log-in page. The Macon County CoC will provide assistance with this step upon request.
Contact Fred Spannaus at fredspannaus@gmail.com for more information
"CoC FY2023 Ranking Criteria"
please link above for the HUD Ranking Tool
Please see the 2022 Point-in-Time Results
as presented at the Macon County Continuum of Care Community Breakfast
March 10, 2022
2021 Point-in-Time (PIT) and Housing Inventory Count
This presentation provides our community with the 2021 Point-in-Time (PIT) and Housing Inventory Count (HIC) data for Macon County, Illinois (CoC-516). Agencies that receive funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development are required to conduct this count annually. These data are essential in addressing and ending homelessness for individuals and families in our community
Conducting the count and supporting individuals facing homelessness in our community is possible through the coordinated efforts of the Macon County Continuum of Care.
For further questions please contact:
Dove-Homeward Bound Program Director Darsonya Switzer: dswitzer@doveinc.org
Millikin University professor Mary Garrison: mgarrison@millikin.edu
LINK TO PRESENTATION: https://youtu.be/PrfRpZdBAQ4
Definition of Homelessness:
“The state or condition of having no home, of living in the streets, under viaducts, in emergency shelter, or being foreclosed upon or evicted from dwelling.”
Homeward Bound is a member of the Homeless Council Continuum of Care. This umbrella organization is made up of more than 70 agencies and individuals who cover the spectrum of services to assist families and individuals toward permanent housing. The continuum meets bi-monthly to exchange information and address gaps in services, current legislative issues, and public awareness.
Macon County Continuum of Care
Governing Board
- City of Decatur - https://www.decaturil.gov/departments/development-services/.
- Community Investment Corporation of Decatur (CICD) - https://www.cicdecatur.com/.
- Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) - http://www.decaturhousing.com/.
- Dove, Inc. – Lead Agency - https://www.doveinc.org/.
- Empowerment Opportunity Center (EOC) - https://www.dmcoc.org/.
- Heritage Behavioral Health Center (HBHC) - https://www.heritagenet.org/.
Baby TALK - http://www.babytalk.org/
Child 1st/HEALS - https://child1stcenter.org/services/
Crossing Healthcare - http://www.crossinghealthcare.org/
Decatur Memorial Hospital - https://www.dmhcares.com/
Decatur Public Library - https://www.decaturlibrary.org/
Decatur Public Schools, District 61 (DPS 61) - https://www.dps61.org/
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) - https://www2.illinois.gov/dcfs/Pages/default.aspx.aspx
God's Shelter of Love (GSOL) - http://www.godsshelteroflove.org/
Good Samaritan Inn (GSI) - https://www.goodsamaritaninn.org/home
Homeless/Formerly Homeless Representative
HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital - https://www.hshs.org/stmarysdecatur
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid - https://lincolnlegal.org/
Macon County Mental Health Board - https://www.mcmhb.com/
Northeast Community Fund - https://northeastcommunityfund.org/
The Salvation Army - https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/decatur/
Water Street Mission - https://www.facebook.com/The-Water-Street-Mission-Resurrected-863600683773276/
Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy - https://www.wcya.org/
Workforce Investment Solutions - https://www.worknetdecatur.org/
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Macon County Continuum of Care
Homeless Advisory Council Meetings
2nd Thursday, 1:30 p.m. on the following months - please check back on locations
- January
- March
- May
- July
- September
- November
2020 Point in Time Presentation
The Macon County Continuum of Care Point-in-Time Homeless Count
Here is the link to the presentation: https://youtu.be/CbsGqe13y34
PUBLIC NOTICE
Decatur-Macon County Continuum of Care (IL-516)
FY 2019 Continuum of Care Application
Objective Selection and Ranking of Projects
see pdf at the right sidebar
Notification and Solicitation - Availability of Grants for Homelessness
See pdf to download in the right side bar
Notification and Solicitation - Availability of Grants for Homelessness
Date: July 8, 2019
The Decatur Macon County Continuum of Care (CoC) announces the availability of grants to prevent and end homelessness through the United States Department of Urban Development’s “Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Fiscal Year 2019 Continuum of Care Competition.” The CoC is open to, and it will accept and consider proposals from organizations that have not previously received CoC Program Grants. Organizations that have not received CoC funding in the past are encouraged to apply.
NEW PROJECTS
? Three basic types of new projects are eligible: Rapid Rehousing; Permanent Supportive Housing for persons with disabilities who experience long-term or repeated homelessness; and Joint Transitional Housing and Permanent Housing/Rapid Rehousing. The NOFA provides details on each of these. The maximum amount for these projects is $42,332, plus any amount made available through reallocation.
? Under a separate Domestic Violence Bonus, organizations may apply for targeted projects serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or trafficking. These projects may be: Rapid Rehousing; Joint Transitional Housing and Permanent Housing/Rapid Rehousing; and specialized Coordinated Entry. The minimum amount for a housing project is $25,000, and the maximum amount for all projects is $50,000. Organizations with track records of serving victims of domestic violence are especially urged to consider applying for Domestic Violence Bonus funds.
Applicants for all new projects must submit a letter of intent including the project type and estimated amount of request to Mary Garrison at mgarrison@millikin.edu by July 31, 2019. All interested organizations are urged to contact the CoC and read the NOFA in its entirely before submitting a letter of intent. Select this link to download the NOFA. Select this link to access critical instructions and guidance from the HUD website
New projects that have been accepted must complete applications in HUD’s e-snaps electronic grants systems by August 21, 2019.
RENEWAL PROJECTS
Applicants for renewal project must indicate their intent to renew and any plans for voluntary reallocation by July 17, 2019.
Renewal projects must complete e-snaps applications by August 7, 2019
ALL PROJECTS
The CoC will notify all applicants of acceptance, rejection, or modification of their projects no later than August 14, 2019.
Please understand that HUD has specific requirements for applicants, including:
• The Continuum of Care will carefully review the qualifications of the applicant and the proposed project to assure that they meet HUD’s threshold requirements.
• Projects that (1) are eligible; and (2) that meet HUD’s threshold requirements; and (3) that demonstrate need; and (4) that demonstrate organizational capacity, will be accepted and ranked in priority order using an objective process. The ranking process will be posted on this website.
• Individuals, for-profit organizations, and unincorporated entities are not eligible to apply.
• Applicant organizations must use the e-snaps system to submit their proposals. If interested, you are strongly urged to create an “Applicant Profile” in e-snaps immediately. Select this link to access the log-in page for e-snaps. If you do not have an e-snaps user account, select "Create a Profile" from the e-snaps log-in page. The CoC will provide assistance with this step upon request.
Contact Mary Garrison at mgarrison@millikin.edu for more information.