e-snaps : CoC Program Applications and Grants Management System
The electronic grants management system used by HUD’s Office of Special Needs Assistance Programs (SNAPS) is known as e-snaps. This system supports the CoC Program funding applications and grant awards process for the HUD CoC Program.
The resources under the tabs below include e-snaps navigation guides and instructions on completing registration (CoCs only) and funding applications (CoCs and project applicants).
Note: Grantees no longer submit Annual Performance Reports (APRs) in e-snaps. CoC homeless assistance grant recipients submit APR data through the Sage HMIS Reporting Repository. View APR Guidance.
CoC Program Competition Resources
The CoC Program awards funding annually based on a competitive process. Grant awards are made to recipient organizations that operate housing and services for persons experiencing homelessness and to recipient organizations that represent a CoC and conduct planning or Unified Funding Agency (UFA) activities.
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Updating CoC and Project Applicant Information
Resources for updating Applicant Profiles, intended for organizations with funding, those that intend to apply for funding, and Collaborative Applicants.
CoC and Collaborative Applicant
Updating the Collaborative Applicant Organization and/or Primary Contacts: Instructions for when the Collaborative Applicant organization changes and when the Primary Contact changes (no organization change).
CoC Applicant Profile Navigational Guide: Instructions for accessing, updating, and completing the CoC Applicant Profile, which is available year-round.
Putting the Applicant Profile in Edit-Mode: Identifies the steps to access the CoC Applicant Profile in e-snaps and ensure it is in edit-mode.
Project Applicant and Funding Recipient
Project Applicant Authorized Representative Update: Instructions for when there is a change in the organization’s Authorized Representative.
Project Applicant Profile Navigational Guide: Instructions for accessing, updating, and completing the Project Applicant Profile, which is available year-round.
Putting the Applicant Profile in Edit-Mode: Identifies the steps to access the Project Applicant Profile in e-snaps and ensure it is in edit-mode.
How to Complete the HUD Form 2880 in e-snaps: Instructions for completing the HUD Form 2880 in the Project Applicant Profile and the individual Project Applications.
DUNS Number and SAM Resource: This document provides instructions on how to obtain a DUNS Number and register with the System for Award Management.
Registering the Continuum of Care (only for the CoC)
Resources for CoC Registration and CoC Review, specifically for the Collaborative Applicant.
CoC Program Registration and CoC Review Instructions - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
Submitting the CoC Consolidated Application
Resources for Collaborative Applicants to assist with the CoC Consolidated Application, which consists of the CoC Application and the CoC Priority Listing.
CoC Application
CoC Application Detailed Instructions and Navigational Guide - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
How to Access the CoC Program Competition Report in HDX for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
CoC-PHA Crosswalk Report - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
CoC Priority Listing
CoC Priority Listing Detailed Instructions and Navigational Guide - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
HUD Form 2991: Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan
Project Rating and Ranking Tool - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
Submitting Applications for Project Funding
Resources for project applicant organizations who intend to apply for project funding, including renewals, new projects, CoC Planning funds, and UFA funds.
General Project Application Information
How to Access the Project Application
Transferring an Existing Project: Identifies the steps recipients (i.e., grantees) and HUD Field Office staff need to take when projects are being transferred from one organization to another.
HUD Form 2880: Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report
How to Complete the HUD Form 2880 in e-snaps: Instructions for completing the HUD Form 2880 in the Project Applicant Profile and the individual Project Applications.
Applications for Housing and Services Project Funding
Renewal Project Application Detailed Instructions and Navigational Guide - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
Basic Overview for Completing Renewal Project Application Screens - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
New Project Application Detailed Instructions and Navigational Guide - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
YHDP Renewal Project Application Navigational Guide - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
Project Application Appeal Process Navigational Guide for Solo Projects - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
Applications for Collaborative Applicant Planning and UFA Activity Funding
CoC Planning Project Application Detailed Instructions and Navigational Guide - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
UFA Costs Project Application Detailed Instructions and Navigational Guide - Not yet available for the FY 2020 CoC Program Competition
How To: Technical Guides
Resources for all e-snaps users to assist with e-snaps technical functions.
FY 2018 and FY 2017 CoC Program Recipient Post-Award User Guides: Describes the Post-Award process for conditionally awarded FY 2018 and FY 2017 New grants, Renewal grants, CoC Planning Cost grants, and UFA Cost grants.
Add and Delete Registrants in e-snaps: Instructions on how to add registrants to the organization's e-snaps account who will be working on an organization's application.
Understand e-snaps Features and Functions: Describes the features and functions of the e-snaps system.
Navigate the Left Menu Bar: Guidance on how to navigate the left menu bar in the e-snaps system.
Create a Zip File and Capture a Screenshot: Instructions for capturing screenshots and creating zip files for uploading in e-snaps and with a question to the Ask A Question help desk.
Special Topics
Resources for specific application topics.
e-snaps News & Announcements
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FY 2020 CoC Program Registration Forms Available in e-snaps
Date Posted: January 14, 2020
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Strengthening Pathways to Employment for People Exiting Homelessness
Date Posted: September 19, 2019
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HUD Job Opportunity: Supervisor Special Needs Assistance Program Officer (Division Director)
Date Posted: August 22, 2019
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FY 2019 CoC Program Competition: Planned e-snaps Unavailability
Date Posted: August 20, 2019
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Version 4 Revision to the FY 2019 CoC Application Detailed Instructions, Required Attachments for 1E–Local CoC Competition Section
Date Posted: August 20, 2019
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The FY 2019 CoC Program Competition is Now Open and e-snaps is Now Available
Date Posted: July 11, 2019
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- Grant awards, agreements, or amendments
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Program: “CoC”
- Statutory and regulatory requirements
- CoC Program Interim Rule
- Homeless Definition Final Rule
- Chronically Homeless Final Rule
- Policy notices