Continuum of care program

The Homeless Coalition Of Polk County, Inc. received a $118,751 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide homeless services in Lakeland, FL. This federal grant award, valid from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, will fund the organization's efforts to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma associated with homelessness. The grant supports a range of eligible activities, including permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. As a consistent recipient of HUD's Continuum of Care Program funding, the Homeless Coalition Of Polk County, Inc. leverages these resources to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness, enhance access to mainstream programs, and optimize self-sufficiency among those experiencing housing insecurity in the Polk County region.