Federal Grant Award Summary

Sacramento Steps Forward received $438,031 in federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. As the lead agency for the Sacramento Continuum of Care, Sacramento Steps Forward provides comprehensive housing and supportive services designed to address homelessness in the Sacramento region. The award supports the establishment and operation of five core program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and homeless management information systems (HMIS). Additionally, the funding may support homelessness prevention activities in select cases.

Through its 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, Sacramento Steps Forward delivers targeted interventions for vulnerable homeless populations including chronically homeless individuals, seniors, youth, domestic violence survivors, and persons with disabilities. Key services include case management, job training, mental health treatment, substance abuse support, and specialized programs such as STEP UP SACRAMENTO, Senior Connect, and Youth Connect. The funding enables rapid rehousing of homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma, promoting access to mainstream support services, and supporting pathways to self-sufficiency.