The County of Essex, New Jersey, received a $640,000 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grant, awarded on July 1, 2024, with a completion date of June 30, 2025, will support the county's efforts to address homelessness through community-based strategies. The funded activities include permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention initiatives. As a local government entity, the County of Essex, through its Office of Accounts and Controls, will utilize this HUD grant to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, minimize trauma, and promote self-sufficiency within the Newark area. The county has also received federal grant sub-awards to administer low-income energy assistance, senior nutrition and support services, and workforce development programs, further enhancing its ability to provide comprehensive services to vulnerable populations.
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