Federal Project Grant Award Summary

South County Community Services received a $1,198,368 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). The award, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness in the Gilroy and Santa Clara County region. The CoC Program funds eligible nonprofit providers, states, and local governments to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency.

Under this award, South County Community Services provides comprehensive housing and supportive services across five primary program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). The organization's funded activities include permanent and transitional housing provision, rental assistance, case management, and supportive services designed to achieve housing stability and promote access to mainstream benefit programs for vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness.