Continuum of care program

This federal Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) provides $290,774.00 in funding to the County of Pierce in Tacoma, Washington. The grant supports the county's comprehensive efforts to address homelessness in the community. Eligible activities under the Continuum of Care Program include permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. The overarching goals of the program are to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness, enhance access to mainstream programs, and optimize self-sufficiency among those experiencing housing insecurity. This award will enable the County of Pierce to deliver a range of critical services and housing assistance to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma of homelessness.