Continuum of care program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $132,957 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant to Tarrant County, Texas on December 1, 2024. This grant supports Tarrant County's efforts to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma of homelessness. Eligible activities under this grant include permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. The overarching goals of the Continuum of Care Program are to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness, enhance access to mainstream programs, and optimize self-sufficiency among those experiencing housing insecurity. As a local government entity, Tarrant County has demonstrated significant capabilities in providing critical services such as housing assistance, healthcare access, emergency shelter, victim support, and community resilience initiatives through federal grant programs.