G-L-C CoC Weekly Update

Brought to you each Wednesday by HealthNet Gaston, your CoC Lead Agency.

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Headlines

G-L-C CoC Submits FY 2026 Consolidated Application and Priority Listing to HUD Following Governance Board Approval

HealthNet Gaston, the CoC's Lead Agency and Collaborative Applicant has submitted the FY 2026 HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Consolidated Application and Priority Listing ahead of HUD's deadline on September 30th at 8pm.

As noted in the Special Weekly Update released on Monday, September 28th, the Consolidated Application and Priority Listing are posted to the CoC's Funding Opportunities webpage. A debriefing of this year's Local Competition will be shared with the CoC in the near future.

Managing the CoC's Local Competition for HUD's CoC Program NOFO submission is truly a collaborative endeavor and the Lead Agency would like to thank the CoC's Governance Board, Grant Review Team, Technical Advisor (Carson Dean Consulting), and Project Applicants (Partners Health Management and HealthNet Gaston) for their efforts in executing this year's process.

Your Comments are Needed!

HUD Publishes Notice to Solicit Public Comment on Activities Related to the FY26 CoC NOFO

It's not too late and everyone's comments are needed! You can read HUD's Notice here and submit comments here. Comments are due by October 13. HUD is seeking comments on its determination that the “proven effective” strategies it proposed in the FY26 CoC NOFO should be incentivized.

HUD's Fair Market Rent Updates

HUD has posted FMR updates that go into effect on October 1, 2026. You can view them here. Recently, the NC ESG Office provided guidance for ESG recipients. You can learn more about HUD's FMR and Rent Reasonableness here.

Governance Board Meets on October 13

The G-L-C CoC Governance Board has moved up the next scheduled meeting to address several time-sensitive agenda items. The Board was originally scheduled to meet on October 22nd but has moved that meeting to Tuesday, October 13. Details of the meeting can be found on the CoC's Calendar webpage and the meeting agenda will be posted soon.

Highlights

Proposed Federal Rule Change Could Impact Nonprofits

Our colleagues at the NC Center for Nonprofits recently shared several proposed federal rule changes that could affect nonprofits. Read about these in their nonprofit policy update.

The Custodian's Test

Leadership challenges when funding requirements, personal convictions, evidence and experience do not align.

This Substack article by Iain De Jong was shared by a CoC member.

Happenings

Open House

Saturday, October 24 | 12:00–4:00 p.m.

Camp Centurion, 2126 Bess Town Rd., Bessemer City. Questions? Call Bud Strope at 704-451-2682.

Need Help with HMIS?

The G-L-C CoC's new HMIS Helpdesk is now active. Email HMIShelp@GLCImpact.com for assistance.

Submit your Happenings by 1:00 pm on Fridays for inclusion on Wednesday.

The G-L-C CoC provides information about community happenings, events, and resources as information that may be helpful to CoC members. Inclusion in the Weekly Update should not be considered as an endorsement by the CoC or Lead Agency unless such is specifically stated. Members are encouraged to perform their own due diligence. Please share any concerns with the G-L-C CoC at Engage@GLCImpact.com.

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Contact G-L-C CoC: engage@glcimpact.com

G-L-C CoC Homepage: glcimpact.com

G-L-C CoC Calendar: glcimpact.com/events/

G-L-C CoC Funding Opportunities: glcimpact.com/home/funding-opportunities/

HUD Public Notice: www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/11/2026-18555/notice-of-research-justifying-additional-incentives-for-certain-activities-to-reduce-homelessness

HUD Submit Comments Here: www.regulations.gov

HUD Fair Market Rents: www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html

HUD ESG Rent Reasonableness: www.hudexchange.info/resource/3070/esg-rent-reasonableness-and-fmr/

G-L-C CoC Governance Board Meeting: glcimpact.com/event/g-l-c-coc-governance-board-meeting-2/

NC Center for Nonprofits Policy Update: polo.feathr.co/v1/view_email?cpn_id=6ab5817be59f96ca48320001&t_id=6ab5817be59f96ca48320002&preview=1

The Custodian's Test: iaindejong.substack.com/p/the-custodians-test?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

CoC Lead Agency

HealthNet Gaston is proud to serve as the G-L-C CoC's Lead Agency. To learn more, please contact our CoC team at Engage@GLCImpact.com.