This $236,844 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on March 11, 2025, provides funding to Community Assisted & Supported Living Inc. (CASL) to deliver a variety of services to address homelessness in the Sarasota, FL area.
The grant supports CASL's implementation of the CoC Program, which aims to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible activities under this award include permanent supportive housing, rental assistance, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and potentially homelessness prevention efforts. As a CoC Program recipient, CASL will provide a range of housing and case management services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the local community, with a focus on serving populations with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses. The grant funding will enable CASL to expand its comprehensive, community-based approach to addressing homelessness in the Sarasota region.