HOMELESS SERVICES BUREAU

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FY 2026 CoC Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Request for Proposal (RFP) Overview

The City of Long Beach (City), Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department), is requesting proposals from non-profit homeless service organizations planning to renew, transition, and/or expand their project(s) as part of the Long Beach Continuum of Care (CoC) Portfolio. The CoC portfolio is designed to assist adults, youth, and families with minor children experiencing or at-risk of homelessness quickly stabilize by connecting them to permanent housing and supportive services.



The City is designated as a Unified Funding Agency (UFA) for CoC Program Competitions, which authorizes the City to lead the Long Beach CoC in preparing the Consolidated Application to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and facilitating a solicitation for all projects considered for CoC funding in the Long Beach region. This City is preparing for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Program Competition NOFO Consolidated Application to operate and/or administer projects within the Long Beach CoC. 

Important Dates and Deadlines

RFP Access

To access the RFP and submit your application, please use the following link (link opens in a new window):

RFP Details

To access details and updates, please use: Long Beach Procurement webpage

We appreciate your continued partnership and dedication to serving our community's most vulnerable populations. If you have any questions or need further assistance regarding the RFP process, please contact HSB-Procurement@longbeach.gov.

Thank you for your commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

The Homeless Services Bureau is part of the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services and serves as the City’s lead entity for the Long Beach Continuum of Care and Long Beach Coordinated Entry System. The Bureau works with community partners, coordinating services designed to prevent and end homelessness through outreach, shelter, housing assistance, supportive services, funding administration, and management of the Homeless Management Information System. Through these efforts, the Bureau helps individuals and families access stability, dignity, and long-term housing solutions.