Federal Grant Award Summary

The County of San Luis Obispo received a $333,417 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267), awarded on June 1, 2026, with a completion date of May 31, 2027. This funding supports the county's efforts to address homelessness through eligible activities including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) operations. The award enables the county to establish and operate projects designed to quickly house homeless individuals and families while providing necessary support services to promote self-sufficiency and minimize the trauma associated with homelessness.

The Continuum of Care Program funds are utilized to support community-wide commitment to ending homelessness through direct service delivery and infrastructure development in San Luis Obispo County. Eligible costs under this award may include acquisition and rehabilitation of structures for housing, new construction, leasing and rental assistance, operating costs for supportive services, and HMIS development and maintenance. As a local government entity, the County of San Luis Obispo serves as the prime recipient and manages these federal funds to implement comprehensive homelessness intervention strategies across the county's service area.