This $3,781,896 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) will enable Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to provide a range of services and housing assistance to address homelessness in the Charlotte metropolitan area. Eligible activities under this grant include permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. The award is intended to promote community-wide strategies to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, minimize trauma, and optimize self-sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness. While the specific sub-recipient activities are unknown at the time of award, Mecklenburg County has a demonstrated track record of leveraging federal grants to deliver essential services and implement critical projects that benefit its community, often in partnership with local non-profits, healthcare providers, universities, and state agencies.