Continuum of care program

The federal Project Grant award in the amount of $709,018.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). The grant recipient, KIM Wilson Housing Inc., is a non-profit organization based in Kansas City, Kansas that focuses on providing housing assistance and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. Through this award, KIM Wilson Housing Inc. will deliver a comprehensive range of services to rapidly rehouse homeless populations and promote self-sufficiency, including housing location assistance, rental assistance, case management, and other supportive initiatives. The organization has received multiple CoC Program project grants ranging from $400,000 to $700,000 annually to support these efforts. In addition, KIM Wilson Housing Inc. has received sub-awards from various entities to expand services, such as providing tenant-based rental assistance, security deposits, and implementing measures to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic among homeless populations.