Continuum of care program

This federal Project Grant award of $433,783.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) will fund a range of community-based services and programs in Waukegan, Illinois to address homelessness. The grant, awarded on May 1, 2024 with a completion date of April 30, 2025, will support the efforts of the County of Lake Illinois, a local government entity, to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible activities include permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. As a Continuum of Care Program, this federal grant award demonstrates the county's comprehensive approach to ending homelessness through collaboration with nonprofit providers, state agencies, and other local government partners.