This federal Project Grant award in the amount of $286,195 is provided through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267), administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The purpose of the CoC Program is to promote community-wide efforts to end homelessness by funding activities such as permanent housing, transitional housing, and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
The grant recipient, Community Support Services Inc., is a non-profit organization based in Akron, Ohio that provides a range of supportive services to vulnerable populations, including veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those with mental health and substance abuse issues. The specific activities to be performed under this award are not detailed, but the CoC Program generally supports initiatives to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families, promote access to mainstream resources, and optimize self-sufficiency. The award will fund eligible costs for the recipient's projects aligned with the CoC Program's objectives.