Monterey County announced that it has received $2.8 million in state funding to prevent and end homelessness in the county.
The funding is through Round 6 of California’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, a statewide effort to address homelessness and expand housing solutions across California.
HHAP recipients were announced on Monday, after a competitive regional application process, partnering with the Salinas/Monterey and San Benito Continuums of Care, a coalition of homelessness service providers.
“Homelessness remains a pressing challenge across California,” said Roxanne Wilson, County of Monterey Homeless Services Director in a statement. “This funding will allow us to stabilize proven local solutions that support individuals and families on their path to stable, permanent housing.”
HHAP grants are distributed by California’s Department of Housing and Community Development to provide flexible funding to 14 large cities, counties and Continuums of Care in the state.
According to a statement by the county, “Round 6 awards reflect rigorous review and emphasize collaborative regional planning, robust accountability measures and targeted investments in housing stability, outreach, interim housing, rapid rehousing and long-term supports.”
The county’s allocation of these funds will go towards homelessness services such as sustaining low-barrier navigation centers designed to provide shelter and case management as well as permanent supportive housing projects.
