Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267), awarded a $220,944 project grant to the Institute For Community Alliances, a non-profit organization based in Des Moines, Iowa. The grant will fund the organization's efforts to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. The award period runs from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025.

The Institute For Community Alliances will use the funding to provide a range of services, including coordinated entry, emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, rental assistance, and homelessness prevention. The organization has extensive experience managing Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) across multiple states and frequently partners with state agencies, local governments, and other non-profit entities to implement community-wide strategies to end homelessness, with a focus on specific populations such as individuals, families, and unaccompanied youth.