Continuum of care program

The County of Pierce, Washington has been awarded a $280,849 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) project grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant will fund the county's efforts to address homelessness through a range of housing assistance and supportive services, including rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and job training. The award supports the county's community-wide strategy to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while promoting self-sufficiency and minimizing trauma. This multi-year grant award, with a performance period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, aligns with HUD's objective of providing funding to nonprofit providers, state and local governments to address homelessness in a coordinated manner.