CoC and ESG Virtual Binders cover foundational topics from the Continuum of Care (CoC) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs, with the goal to transfer basic knowledge to grantees in order to more successfully administer their projects. Each binder reflects a range of learning styles and offers a variety of ways to interact with the topics.
Related Pages and Resources
- “At A Glance” Factsheets
- Glossary of Terms
- Related Programs:
Consolidated Plan
ESG Binder Coming Soon
Coordination
CoC & ESG Binder Coming Soon
Eligible Activities
CoC
The CoC Eligible Activities Binder describes eligible costs and activities by program component that can be funded with HUD CoC funds.
ESG
The ESG Eligible Activities Binder describes eligible costs and activities by program component that can be funded with HUD ESG funds.
Environmental Review
CoC and ESG
The CoC and ESG Environmental Review Binder teaches what an environmental review is, how to conduct an environmental review for a HUD-funded project, and what level of review is necessary to meet HUD requirements.
View the CoC & ESG BinderFinancial Management
CoC and ESG
The CoC and ESG Financial Management binder provides an overview of HUD’s financial management guidance for recipients and subrecipients.
View the CoC & ESG BinderGrant Administration
CoC
The CoC Grant Administration Binder provides detailed guidance on grant management including an overview of the grant cycle, grant and budget amendments, monitoring, and record retention.
View the CoC BinderESG Binder Coming Soon
Homeless Eligibility
CoC and ESG
The CoC and ESG Homeless Eligibility Binder provides detailed guidance on how to determine an individual’s eligibility for CoC- and ESG-funded programs. Learn how homelessness is defined and what documentation and recordkeeping requirements exist for these programs.
View the CoC & ESG BinderLeasing and Rental Assistance
CoC
The CoC Leasing and Rental Assistance Requirements Binder provides detailed HUD requirements on how to structure a lease and expend approved funds on eligible costs, including rent.
View the CoC BinderESG Binder Coming Soon
Match
CoC
The CoC Match Binder covers “Cash” vs. “In-Kind” Match. Learn what the differences are, which sources are eligible, and the importance of documenting cash and in-kind match.
View the CoC BinderESG Binder Coming Soon
Program Components
CoC
The CoC Program Components Binder provides an introduction to the general provisions under each program component including eligibility, service requirements, and eligible costs.
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ESG
The ESG Program Components Binder provides an introduction to the general provisions under each program component including eligibility, service requirements, and eligible costs.
View the ESG BinderRent Calculation
CoC
The CoC Rent Calculation Binder provides instructions on how to calculate rent and occupancy charges, including verification and documentation requirements.
View the CoC BinderUFA
CoC
The CoC Unified Funding Agency (UFA) Binder describes the benefits of becoming a UFA. It covers the application process and the requirements regarding match, monitoring, reporting, and more.
View the CoC BinderAdditional Requirements
CoC and ESG
The CoC and ESG Additional Requirements Binder covers prerequisite miscellaneous policies for all ESG and CoC recipients implementing their programs. Activities needed to meet HUD requirements are specified for Conflict of Interest, Fair Housing, Service Requirements, and other topics.
View the CoC & ESG BinderThese resources are prepared by technical assistance providers and intended only to provide guidance. The contents of these documents, except when based on statutory or regulatory authority or law, do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. These documents are intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.