The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released a notice of funding which makes available $805 million for programs for the homeless. Officials at the Department’s office in Kansas City have notified Wichita City officials that the "pro rata" share for the Wichita and Sedgwick County area is in excess of $1.1 million.
HUD is making these funds available for the "Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Program." Projects eligible to receive funding under this program include transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and services designed to assist homeless individuals and families in their efforts to move to self-sufficiency and permanent housing.
A community-wide application process is underway, and an informational meeting for all prospective proposers will be held, at the United Way office, 250 N. Market, Friday, March 3 at 10:00 AM.