Continuum of care program

This federal Project Grant award of $105,684 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) provides funding to Acadiana Outreach Center, Inc., a non-profit organization in Lafayette, Louisiana. The award supports the organization's efforts to combat homelessness in the local Acadiana region through the provision of a range of housing assistance and supportive services. Specifically, the funding enables Acadiana Outreach Center to operate emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing programs, as well as to deliver essential supportive services such as case management, housing search assistance, life skills training, and mental health care. This federal grant award, with a performance period from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025, aligns with the CoC Program's goals of quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency.