ASHEVILLE – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $3.16 billion in Continuum of Care program awards for over 7,000 projects targeting homelessness nationwide, including $39.87 million for North Carolina.
Of this, the Asheville-Buncombe County Continuum of Care clinched $2.13 million. This is the highest amount they’ve ever received.
Among the awarded projects is funding for Homeward Bound’s permanent supportive housing programs and housing support for domestic violence survivors through Helpmate.
The Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee — currently the CoC’s governing board, though that structure is undergoing a significant overhaul — approved its funding application in September, with Tier 1 applications totaling $1.73 million. According to a Sept. 26 staff report, all project applications totaled $2.17 million.
HIAC invites applications from area organizations and its funding work group reviews and makes recommendations to the full board. After City Council authorizes the submission, applications are then submitted to HUD, which reviews applications, makes awards and contracts directly with funded agencies.