This federal Project Grant award of $676,695 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) is designed to promote community-wide strategies for ending homelessness. The funding will support the Gulf Coast Center, a local government entity serving as the designated mental health authority, in quickly housing homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible activities under the CoC Program include permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. As a key provider of behavioral health and public transit programs in the region, the Gulf Coast Center will leverage this federal grant to implement various housing assistance and supportive service initiatives to address critical community needs related to homelessness. The award period for this grant is from March 11, 2025 to December 31, 2025.