SAMPLE:_Match_Commitment_Letter.docx

This is a Match Commitment Letter template related to Pierce County's Continuum of Care (CoC) Renewal and New Project Application for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY 2026 Competition. The document serves as a standardized template for organizations to demonstrate their financial commitment and matching funds required for eligible project applications under the CoC program. The letter format allows applicants to document pledged resources from various sources—including organizational funds, government grants, private donations, and in-kind contributions—that will supplement federal HUD funding. Organizations completing this template must commit matching funds in accordance with HUD's requirements, which typically mandate a percentage match based on project type and funding level. The commitment letter establishes the legitimacy of funding sources and demonstrates an applicant's capacity to sustain proposed homeless services projects beyond the federal award period.

The Match Commitment Letter template facilitates compliance with HUD's matching fund requirements, which serve as a critical evaluation criterion in the competitive CoC application process. Eligible project types identified in the solicitation include Permanent Supportive Housing (renewal only), Rapid Rehousing (renewal or new projects for families with children or domestic violence survivors), Transitional Housing (all populations including domestic violence survivors), Supportive Services Only-Stand Alone, and Supportive Services Only-Street Outreach. Applicants must identify specific funding sources, amounts, and commitment periods within the letter to substantiate their ability to provide matching contributions. The matching funds requirement ensures organizational investment in homeless services and strengthens overall project sustainability. HUD's FY 2026 NOFO made over $4 billion available nationally for eligible projects, with Pierce County serving as the Collaborative Applicant responsible for coordinating the countywide application submitted through HUD's e-snaps system for final federal review and award determination.