Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of the County of Kern received a $6.15 million 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) on June 1, 2026. This award supports the delivery of coordinated homelessness services and housing solutions in the Bakersfield, California area through December 31, 2027. The CoC Program funds eligible activities across five core components: permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness; transitional housing; supportive services only; Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) for data tracking and coordination; and homelessness prevention initiatives where applicable.

The funding enables the Housing Authority to establish and operate projects that minimize trauma and dislocation while promoting self-sufficiency among homeless populations. Eligible uses include CoC planning and coordination activities, acquisition and rehabilitation of real property for housing or supportive services, new construction, rental assistance, case management, operating costs, and other supportive services. The award supports the broader HUD objective of creating community-wide commitment to ending homelessness by providing rapid rehousing interventions and comprehensive supportive services that connect vulnerable individuals and families to mainstream resources and economic stability.