RNCoC Structure

RNCoC Structure & Governance

Learn how the Rural Nevada Continuum of Care is governed, how committees support the work of the CoC, who participates in decision-making, and how your organization or community can get involved.

How the Rural Nevada CoC Is Organized

The Rural Nevada Continuum of Care (RNCoC), HUD-designated NV-502 / Nevada Balance of State, brings together public agencies, nonprofit organizations, housing and service providers, community partners, and people with lived experience to coordinate the response to homelessness across rural and frontier Nevada.


RNCoC governance is shared across the full CoC membership, the RNCoC Board, Steering Committee, standing and ad hoc committees, and organizations responsible for key system functions. The Governance & Operating Manual establishes the roles, responsibilities, decision-making structure, and operating expectations for these bodies.

Governance at a Glance

FULL RNCoC MEMBERSHIP

Participates in the Continuum, informs system planning, and retains those responsibilities assigned to the full CoC under federal requirements and RNCoC governance.

RNCoC BOARD

Provides governance, strategic direction, compliance oversight, policy approval, and other decision-making responsibilities delegated to the Board.

STEERING COMMITTEE

Serves as the operational coordination hub of the RNCoC, coordinates committee work, addresses routine operational matters, and develops recommendations for Board consideration.

COMMITTEES & WORKGROUPS

Bring subject-matter experts and stakeholders together to perform focused work related to Coordinated Entry, compliance, PIT/HIC planning, funding review, system improvement, and other priorities.

Governing Documents

RNCoC Governance & Operating Manual
Defines the overall governance structure, roles, responsibilities, decision-making authority, conduct expectations, and committee framework.
RNCoC & ESG Written Standards
Establishes the minimum program, eligibility, service, performance, and operational requirements for CoC- and ESG-funded activities.
Coordinated Entry Policies & Procedures
Establishes the policies and operating procedures governing access, assessment, prioritization, matching, referrals, monitoring, and evaluation within the Coordinated Entry System.

RNCoC Steering Committee

The Steering Committee supports the day-to-day work of the Rural Nevada Continuum of Care. It brings together organizations and stakeholders from throughout the geographic area to coordinate RNCoC initiatives, address operational issues, and ensure committee work moves forward between meetings of the RNCoC Board.

At a Glance

MONTHLY
Regular meeting schedule

15+ ORGANIZATIONS
Minimum voting membership established by governance

1 VOTE PER MEMBER ORGANIZATION
Agency-based representationWhat the Steering Committee Does

Coordinates RNCoC Operations
Supports implementation of RNCoC priorities and coordinates the work of standing committees, ad hoc committees, and workgroups.

Supports Annual Planning
Provides input into annual goals, system priorities, and strategic activities.

Supports PIT & HIC
Participates in PIT/HIC planning, provides county contacts and expertise, and reviews results to identify improvements.

Supports Funding Processes
Reviews and makes recommendations related to the local CoC funding competition and other funding-related processes consistent with the Governance Manual.

Addresses System Issues
Elevates issues requiring system-level coordination, policy consideration, or Board action.

Connects Committees to Leadership
Receives committee findings and recommendations and ensures issues are routed to the appropriate governing body.

Participate in Steering
Steering Committee meetings are held monthly and RNCoC partners are encouraged to stay involved in system planning and implementation.

Monthly Meeting Cadence

The Steering committee meets every month on the third Thursday from 1:30-3:30 PM PDT

Steering Committee Meeting Link
The Steering Committee meets on Microsoft Teams and invites any agencies in Rural Nevada to join a meeting and see how we operate.
Add to Your Calendar
Using the ICS file linked below you can add the Steering Committee Meetings to your calendar so you can join the meeting every month
Review Agendas & Minutes of Past Meetings
The Rural Nevada Continuum of Care posts all of our previous Steering Committee Agendas & Minutes on this website. They are hosted on the Events Page.

RNCoC Board

The Rural Nevada Continuum of Care is proud to establishing our inaugural board. Board members will be pivotal in the RNCoC addressing the needs of the homeless indiviuals within the 95,000 square mile geographical region of our CoC.

The RNCoC Board provides strategic direction, governance, and oversight for the Continuum of Care. Board members are responsible for advancing the interests of the RNCoC system as a whole while bringing expertise and perspective from the communities and sectors they know.

Board Composition

The Board includes between 9 and 15 voting members and seeks representation from people with lived experience of homelessness and organizations or sectors involved in housing, homeless services, government, healthcare, education, business, philanthropy, and other systems that affect homelessness.

Board Members

Unseated
Board Co-Chair

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Co-Chair

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Unseated
Board Member

The RNCoC is seeking qualified community members interested in supporting strategic governance and system improvement.

Community or Stakeholder Perspective:
Housing / Government / Healthcare / Lived Experience / etc.

Affiliation:
[Organization]

Term:
[2026–2029]

Status:
Vacant Seat

 

Quarterly Meeting Cadence

The RNCoC Board is expected to meet quarterly. The exact date and time of these meetings will be determined once a board is seated.

Coordinated Entry Committee

The Coordinated Entry Committee supports the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the RNCoC Coordinated Entry System.

Coordinated Entry creates a shared process for connecting people experiencing a housing crisis to participating housing and service resources through consistent access, assessment, prioritization, and referral practices.

Committee Responsibilities

System Design & Improvement
Review CES policies, workflows, tools, and implementation practices and identify opportunities for system improvement.

Provider Engagement
Engage housing and homeless service providers in Coordinated Entry planning, implementation, and system participation.

Monitoring & Evaluation
Review whether participating projects are following RNCoC intake, assessment, and referral requirements.

Data-Informed Improvement
Use CES data, provider experience, and participant feedback to evaluate system performance and recommend changes.

What the Committee Reviews
The existing CE Policies call for monthly review of measures including the number of people on the Community Queue, referrals, placements, participant demographics, housing-placement demographics, assessment information, and additional data identified by the Committee.

At least annually, the Committee is also expected to gather feedback from participating projects and participants and recommend system changes to RNCoC leadership.

Meeting Cadence

The RNCoC Coordinated Entry Committee has opted to meet every other week until the end of 2026 to get back on track for the Coordinated Entry System. Starting in 2027, the Coordinatted Entry Committee is expected to switch to a monthly meeting cadence.

Key Resources

Coordinated Entry Resources
The Coordinated Entry tab on the Resources Page contains a number of documents along with other resources for the Coordinated Entry Committee members to better understand the process and to work on improvement
Download Coordinated Entry Policies & Procedures
The most up-to-date Coordinated ENtry Policies & Produces can be found at the link below.
Add to Your Calendar
Using the ICS file linked below you can add the Coordinated Entry Committee Meetings to your calendar so you can join the meeting every month

Compliance Committee

The Compliance Committee supports accountability across the RNCoC by overseeing governance infrastructure, federal compliance, system performance, program monitoring, equity efforts, required documentation, and corrective action processes.

The Committee meets at least quarterly, with additional meetings scheduled as necessary to address HUD deadlines, the CoC planning calendar, or Steering Committee direction.

Core Responsibilities

Governance & Policy
Maintain and review the Governance Charter, Written Standards, Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and other governance documents.

System Performance
Review HMIS and other data to identify trends in homelessness, housing outcomes, returns to homelessness, income, and system utilization.

Program Monitoring
Support monitoring visits, desk reviews, data-quality review, fiscal/compliance review, and adherence to RNCoC Written Standards.

Corrective Action & Technical Assistance
Identify performance or compliance concerns and recommend technical assistance, improvement plans, corrective action, or other appropriate responses.

Equity & Participation
Monitor access and outcomes, identify disparities, and support meaningful participation by people with lived experience.

Training & Conduct
Support annual training requirements and oversee RNCoC Code of Conduct and related compliance processes.

Governance & Policy
Governance & Policy

Maintain and review the Governance Charter, Written Standards, Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and other governance documents.

System Performance
System Performance

Review HMIS and other data to identify trends in homelessness, housing outcomes, returns to homelessness, income, and system utilization.

Program Monitoring
Program Monitoring

Support monitoring visits, desk reviews, data-quality review, fiscal/compliance review, and adherence to RNCoC Written Standards.

Corrective Action & Technical Assistance
Corrective Action & Technical Assistance

Identify performance or compliance concerns and recommend technical assistance, improvement plans, corrective action, or other appropriate responses.

Disparities & Participation
Disparities & Participation

Monitor access and outcomes, identify disparities, and support meaningful participation by people with lived experience.

Training & Conduct
Training & Conduct

Support annual training requirements and oversee RNCoC Code of Conduct and related compliance processes.

Meeting Cadence

The RNCoC Compiance Committee has opted to meet every other week until the end of 2026 to get back on track for health of our System. Starting in 2027, the Compiance Committee is expected to switch to a monthly meeting cadence.

Key Resources

Governance Manual
The link below will let you download and read the Governance Document. The most recent Governance document was passed by the Steering Committee in September of 2025.
Written Standards
The most up-to-date Written Standards were solidified in 2024. The Written Standards are co-written with the Nevada Housing Division as they crossover with ESG.
Add to Your Calendar
Using the ICS file linked below you can add the Compliance Committee Meetings to your calendar so you can join each meeting
Monitoring Resources
The resources linked below are helpful when the compliance committee is monitoring an ongoing project. The resources can also help an agency know what to expect from monitoring activites.
Grievance & Feedback Process
The resources listed below go over the grievence process, how the Compliance Commmittee handles the grievance process, and what remedies may be available.

Point-in-Time Planning Working Group

The PIT Planning Working Group supports the RNCoC in planning and conducting the annual Point-in-Time Count and Housing Inventory Count across rural and frontier Nevada.

The PIT and HIC provide critical information about homelessness, available housing resources, system needs, and changes over time and are required components of RNCoC planning.

What the Working Group Supports

Planning & Methodology
Assist in developing the annual count approach consistent with HUD requirements.

County Coordination
Identify local contacts and coordinate participation throughout the RNCoC geographic area.

Count Preparation
Support outreach, communication, training, local planning, and count readiness.

Implementation
Help coordinate PIT activities across participating communities.

Review & Improvement
Review results and identify improvements for the following year's count.

The Governance Manual specifically calls on Steering Committee members to participate through the PIT Working Group or provide key county contacts and to evaluate results afterward.

PIT Process

The RNCoC PIT Planning working group meets on the first Wednesday of every month, starting in July and typically concluding in February or March.

1

Evaluate

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2

Plan

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3

Prepare

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4

Count

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5

Validate

6

Federal Reporting

7

Federal Validation

8

Data Breakout

9

Community-wide Report

10

Improve

Meeting Cadence

The RNCoC PIT Planning working group meets on the first Wednesday of every month, starting in July and typically concluding in February or March.

Key Resources

Most Recent PIT Count Page
The link below will let you go to the most recent page on this website for the PIT Count.
PIT Report
The most recent PIT Report can be found at the link below.
Add to Your Calendar
Using the ICS file linked below you can add the PIT Planning Working Group Meetings to your calendar so you can join each meeting
PIT Report
You can see the current and past PIT reports and Methodologies on the Resources Page under the Point-In-Time Tab.

Other Committees, Review Panels & Workgroups

RNCoC may establish standing committees, ad hoc committees, review panels, and temporary workgroups to address specialized responsibilities or time-limited initiatives. Each committee established under current governance should have defined membership, designated leadership, and a written charge describing its purpose, scope, and authority.

Current Identified Other Committees & Working Groups

Rating & Ranking Committee
Status: Annual/Ad Hoc

Supports independent review, scoring, and rating of eligible project applications during the annual HUD CoC Program local competition.

Coordinated Entry Review Board
Status: Convened As Needed

A review panel established under the Coordinated Entry Policies & Procedures to address qualifying CES complaints, grievances, and review requests. The existing policies call for at least three stakeholders with housing-system oversight experience selected and approved by Steering.

Grantee Peer Review Committee
Status: Governance Reconciliation Needed

The current Written Standards still reference a Grantee Peer Review Subcommittee responsible for quarterly performance review. Current Governance assigns substantial program-monitoring responsibilities to the Compliance Committee.

Evaluation Committee
Status: Governance Reconciliation Needed

The current Written Standards reference an Evaluation Subcommittee responsible for reviewing local applications and developing funding recommendations. Current practice uses an annual Rating & Ranking Committee, while the 2025 Governance Manual establishes updated Board, Steering, and Compliance roles.

CoC & ESG Funded Programs

RNCoC and Emergency Solutions Grant funding supports organizations throughout rural Nevada that provide housing, homeless services, outreach, case management, and other activities designed to prevent and end homelessness.

The directory below identifies currently funded programs and their primary service areas. Funding, project terms, and program availability may change from year to year.

HUD Continuum of Care Program-Funded Projects

FY2024-2026

Permanent Housing Projects/Agencies

Agency Name: Division of Public & Behavioral Health - Rural Clinics

Program Type: Permanent Supportive Housing

Service Area: Entire Geographic area of the CoC

Funding: HUD CoC Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Carson City Health & Human Services

Program Type: Permanent Supportive Housing

Service Area: Carson City, Nevada

Funding: HUD CoC Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Churchill County Social Services

Program Type: Permanent Supportive Housing

Service Area: Churchill County, Nevada

Funding: HUD CoC Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Frontier Community Coalition

Program Type: Permanent Supportive Housing

Service Area: Humboldt County, Pershing County, Mineral County, Nevada

Funding: HUD CoC Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Nye County Human Services

Program Type: Permanent Supportive Housing

Service Area: Nye County, Nevada

Funding: HUD CoC Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

System-wide Projects/Agencies

Agency Name: Clark County Social Services

Program Type: HMIS

Service Area: Rural Nevada CoC

Funding: HUD CoC Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Rural Nevada Housing

Program Type: Coordinated Entry

Service Area: Rural Nevada CoC

Funding: HUD CoC Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Emergency Solutions Grant-Funded Projects

FY2026-2027

Agency Name: Advocates to End Domestic Violence

Program Type:

Service Area: Carson City, Nevada

Funding: ESG Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Carson City Health and Human Services

Program Type:

Service Area: Carson City, Nevada

Funding: ESG Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Churchill County Social Services

Program Type:

Service Area: Churchill County, Nevada

Funding: ESG Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Clark County Social Service

Program Type: HMIS

Service Area: Rural Nevada CoC

Funding: ESG Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Frontier Community Coalition

Program Type: 

Service Area: Humboldt County, Pershing County, Mineral County, Nevada

Funding: ESG Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Lyon County Human Services

Program Type: 

Service Area: Lyon County, Nevada

Funding: ESG Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Nye County Health and Human Services

Program Type: 

Service Area: Nye County, Nevada

Funding: ESG Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

Agency Name: Vitality Unlimited

Program Type: 

Service Area: Elko County, Eureka County, Nevada

Funding: ESG Program

Current Grant Term: 2026-2027

HMIS & Clarity Human Services

The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is the shared data system used to support coordinated services, track program participation and outcomes, monitor data quality, and understand homelessness across the RNCoC.

The Nevada HMIS uses Clarity Human Services, supported by Bitfocus, as the platform through which participating agencies enter and manage required data.

What HMIS Supports

Coordinated Services
Helps participating organizations coordinate information necessary to connect people with housing and services.

Program Reporting
Supports required project and system reporting, including federal performance and data-quality requirements.

System Planning
Provides data used to understand homelessness, evaluate outcomes, identify gaps, and improve the response system.

Who Participates?

CoC-funded recipients and ESG-funded subrecipients are generally required to participate in HMIS. Victim service providers follow HUD requirements for a comparable database that protects survivor confidentiality.

Need HMIS Help?

For agency setup, user access, training, technical support, data-quality questions, or Clarity assistance, use the HMIS resources below.

Clarity Login
If you already have a Clarity account, you can login at the link below.
HMIS Resources & Guides
If you need some help with Clarity, you can start by chekcing their help desk guides and resources.
Training & Support
If you need to take one of your trainings in order to gain or maintain access to your Clarity Account, you can do so at the link below.
New Agency HMIS Access Request
All new agencies that would like to gain access to HMIS must submit an application through the Bitfocus Portal. Instructions and more information can be found at the link below.

Become Part of the Rural Nevada CoC

Ending homelessness in rural Nevada requires participation from communities throughout the region.RNCoC membership is open to organizations, agencies, community partners, advocates, and other stakeholders who share an interest in preventing and ending homelessness and strengthening Nevada's housing and homeless response system.

Who Should Participate?

Housing & Homeless Services

Housing providers, shelters, outreach programs, victim service providers, affordable housing organizations, landlords, and homeless service agencies.

Community Systems

Local and state government, healthcare, behavioral health, education, veterans services, law enforcement, corrections, employment services, public housing authorities, and tribal partners.

Community Voices

People with lived experience of homelessness, advocates, faith communities, businesses, civic leaders, funders, and other community stakeholders.

What Membership Looks Like

RNCoC members can:

  • Participate in RNCoC meetings and planning activities
  • Serve on committees and workgroups
  • Help identify community needs and system gaps
  • Contribute expertise to policies and system improvement
  • Stay informed about HUD requirements, funding, training, and regional initiatives
  • Build partnerships with organizations across rural Nevada

Ready to Participate?

Become an RNCoC Member
Complete the email signup form to get invited to future meetings.

Sign Up For Emails From the RNCoC
If you would like to get emails from us and join some of our meetings, you can sign up at the link below.