Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026)
This grant provides funding to HUD-approved agencies to offer counseling and training that help individuals and families secure, maintain, and afford housing through education on financial management, tenancy, and homeownership.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $53,000,000 | Award ceiling: $3,000,000 | ~175 awards expected
Summary: Supports HUD-approved agencies and nonprofits to provide housing counseling and training to improve housing stability, financial literacy, and prevent housing discrimination.
Description
This funding opportunity provides support for HUD-approved housing counseling agencies and nonprofit organizations delivering counseling and training services to tenants and homeowners. The program aims to help individuals and families improve their housing conditions, achieve sustainable homeownership or affordable rental housing, and strengthen financial management skills. Housing counseling agencies play a critical role in preventing housing scams and discrimination and serve as gateways to local, state, federal, and private housing resources.
