Homeless Continuum of Care Receives Competitive Grant

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(KNOX) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $3.3 million competitive grant to North Dakota’s Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) to support the work of nonprofit providers, public housing authorities and government agencies that provide housing and support services to people experiencing homelessness.

“North Dakota is fortunate to have, through our Homeless Continuum of Care, a coordinated effort led by local agencies and government partners committed to not only providing shelter but that have a real focus on addressing the issues that cause homelessness,” said North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) Executive Director Dave Flohr.

“While homelessness is a complex challenge with various contributing factors, housing is the essential first step,” said ND CoC Coordinator, Shawnel Willer. “Thanks to these grant dollars, agencies can continue their tireless efforts to meet the immediate needs of our unhoused neighbors, while also strengthening long-term housing solutions. These essential federal resources enable our local initiatives to thrive, ensuring that more people have the support they need to succeed.”

HUD requires CoCs to rank projects into tiers. Ranking is based on capacity, quality, priorities, and performance. The tiered approach prioritizes funds based on local needs and funding gaps. Higher ranked projects are assigned to Tier 1 and lower ranked projects are assigned to Tier 2. All of ND CoC’s Tier 1 projects were funded; no Tier 2 projects received funding. HUD’s funding notice, the CoC’s collaborative application, priority listing and funding results are available online.