Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Bill Wilson Center received a $606,938 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) for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. This award supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness and housing instability in Santa Clara, California by funding eligible CoC program components including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS).

Based on the Bill Wilson Center's established service focus and CoC Program guidelines, the funding is directed toward providing comprehensive housing and supportive services for vulnerable populations, particularly homeless individuals, youth under 24 years old, and families experiencing homelessness. Eligible uses of these funds include acquisition and rehabilitation of real property, new construction, rental assistance, case management, CoC planning activities, and operating costs for the designated housing and service delivery projects. The award aligns with the organization's track record of receiving substantial HUD funding to support permanent housing solutions, rapid rehousing initiatives, and wraparound supportive services designed to promote housing stability and self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.