The Homeless Coalition of Polk County, Inc. has been awarded a $138,223 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This Project Grant, effective from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, will enable the Coalition to provide a range of housing assistance and support services to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families in the Lakeland, Florida area.
The funding will support the Coalition's efforts as the lead agency for the Lakeland/Polk County Continuum of Care, allowing it to coordinate a community-wide response to homelessness. Key services include rental assistance through vouchers, operation of emergency shelters and transitional housing, implementation of rapid rehousing programs, and management of the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to track service delivery. The Coalition also partners with Polk County and the Florida Department of Children and Families to leverage additional resources and implement collaborative initiatives, such as providing rental vouchers for homeless families and HMIS services.
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