Continuum of care program

The City of Oklahoma City Planning Department - Economic Development Division received a $150,000 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on May 21, 2024. This Project Grant funding supports the department's efforts to address homelessness in Oklahoma City through rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and supportive services. The Planning Department partners with local nonprofit organizations, such as the Homeless Alliance, City Care, and Mental Health Association Oklahoma, to deliver these critical services to vulnerable populations. The grant award is part of HUD's broader Continuum of Care Program, which aims to promote community-wide strategies to quickly rehouse individuals experiencing homelessness and help them achieve self-sufficiency.