Federal Grant Award Summary

The Open Door Network received a $142,884 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267), awarded on May 1, 2026, with a completion date of April 30, 2027. This funding supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness in Bakersfield, California through the establishment and operation of eligible CoC program components, which may include permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities, rapid rehousing initiatives, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS).

The Open Door Network, a nonprofit organization specializing in comprehensive social services, will utilize these federal funds to deliver services designed to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible activities under this award may encompass rental assistance, case management, housing counseling, job training, and mental health and substance abuse treatment. This funding contributes to the organization's broader mission of serving vulnerable populations, including individuals and families experiencing homelessness, persons fleeing domestic violence, and other at-risk communities in the Bakersfield area.