The Department of Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded Sacramento Steps Forward $427,007 under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) on May 1, 2026.
Sacramento Steps Forward, a tax-exempt nonprofit headquartered in Sacramento, California, serves as the lead recipient agency for the Sacramento Continuum of Care. The award supports Continuum of Care program components including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems operations across the Sacramento region.
The period of performance runs from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. Performance occurs in Sacramento, CA 95833.
The Continuum of Care Program funds efforts by nonprofit providers to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness, promote access to mainstream programs by homeless individuals and families, and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Eligible costs under the program include acquisition and rehabilitation of real property for housing or supportive services, rental assistance, case management, job training, mental health treatment, substance abuse support, and Homeless Management Information Systems operations.
Sacramento Steps Forward works with sub-recipients including Lutheran Social Services of Northern California, Next Move Homeless Services, My Sister's House, LAO Family Community Development Inc., and Bridging Initiatives International to deliver services to chronically homeless individuals, seniors, youth, domestic violence survivors, and persons with disabilities.