This $455,942 federal Project Grant award under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) was granted to Casa Central Social Services Corp, a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, on March 11, 2025. The CoC Program is designed to promote community-wide efforts to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency.
The funding will allow Casa Central to provide a range of eligible activities under the CoC Program, including permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, and homelessness prevention. While the specific subrecipient activities are unknown at the time of the award, Casa Central has a history of securing CoC Program grants to deliver housing assistance, case management, and other essential services to homeless individuals and families in the Chicago area. The organization has also partnered with other entities to provide early childhood education and food assistance programs, leveraging its expertise in serving vulnerable populations.