Project Grant CA0135L9T032518

Sacramento Steps Forward received a $706,840 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267), awarded May 1, 2026, with a completion date of April 30, 2027. As the lead agency for the Sacramento Continuum of Care, Sacramento Steps Forward uses CoC Program funding to establish and operate five primary program components: permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing for individuals with disabilities; transitional housing; supportive services only; Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS); and homelessness prevention activities. Eligible costs include CoC planning, fiscal control and accounting, acquisition and rehabilitation of real property, new construction, rental assistance, case management, and operating costs.

Sacramento Steps Forward delivers comprehensive housing and support services to homeless populations in the Sacramento region through partnerships with multiple 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. Services target diverse vulnerable populations including chronically homeless individuals, seniors, youth, domestic violence survivors, and persons with disabilities. The organization operates specialized initiatives such as STEP UP SACRAMENTO, Senior Connect, and Youth Connect programs designed to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma, promoting access to mainstream resources, and optimizing self-sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness.