Continuum of care program

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) provides $1,118,373.00 to Orange County, Florida to implement community-based strategies to address homelessness. The funding will support a range of eligible activities, including permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, and homelessness prevention initiatives. The award period is from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025. As a recipient of this CoC Program grant, Orange County will work to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, minimize trauma, and promote self-sufficiency among the local homeless population. The county has a history of administering federal grants and contracts, including other HUD programs like the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships, to enhance community services and infrastructure.