Federal Grant Award Summary

Sacramento Steps Forward received a $512,389 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. As the lead recipient agency for the Sacramento Continuum of Care, Sacramento Steps Forward administers funds to support multiple housing and supportive service interventions for individuals and families experiencing homelessness across the Sacramento region. The grant funds eligible costs associated with permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing initiatives, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) operations.

Sacramento Steps Forward delivers CoC Program services through an established network of 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. Funded activities encompass rental assistance, case management, job training, mental health treatment, substance abuse support, and HMIS coordination. Specialized initiatives supported through recent CoC awards include the STEP UP SACRAMENTO program, Senior Connect, Youth Connect, permanent supportive housing projects such as the Quinn Cottages (60 units), and rapid rehousing services targeting domestic violence survivors and human trafficking victims. These interventions serve vulnerable populations including chronically homeless individuals, seniors, youth, domestic violence survivors, and persons with disabilities.