Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $355,601 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant to the Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, Inc., a non-profit organization in Independence, Wisconsin. This federal Project Grant, awarded on May 21, 2024, supports the organization's efforts to provide rapid rehousing, rental assistance, and supportive services for homeless individuals and families in western Wisconsin. As a prime recipient and sub-recipient of various federal grants, Western Dairyland leverages funding from multiple agencies to address diverse community needs, including homelessness prevention, early childhood education, senior volunteer programs, small business support, and community development. Through this HUD grant, the organization delivers a comprehensive range of housing and social services to tackle poverty-related conditions and foster self-reliance among the disadvantaged populations it serves.