WASHINGTON – June 20, 2014 – The fight to help Florida's homeless population received positive news today from two fronts: Gov. Scott signed HB 979, a bill backed by Florida Realtors; and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated over $10 million dollars to 40 programs that serve Florida's homeless residents.
Florida HB 979
A bill passed by the 2014 Florida Legislature introduced by Rep. Kathleen Peters (R-St. Petersburg) establishes challenge grants for local homeless coalitions, nonprofits and other agencies that assist the homeless. It also provides the agencies with training and technical assistance. It's effective July 1.
A final analysis of the bill is available online. It includes of overview of Florida's homeless agencies and how the program is organized.
HUD funding
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced Florida agencies for the homeless would receive $10,207,015 through a second round of grants. Nationwide, HUD granted $140 million to nearly 900 local homeless assistance programs.
Provided through HUD's Continuum of Care Program, the funding announced will ensure additional permanent and transitional housing renewal projects are able to continue operating in the coming year, providing housing and support services to families experiencing homelessness.
"Communities all across the country are changing their approach to reducing homelessness and now is not the time to retreat from doing what we know works," said Donovan.
Earlier this year, HUD awarded $1.6 billion in the first round of funding to more than 7,100 existing local homeless programs operating across the U.S.
Homelessness: Gov. signs bill, HUD allocates money
Florida HB 979
A bill passed by the 2014 Florida Legislature introduced by Rep. Kathleen Peters (R-St. Petersburg) establishes challenge grants for local homeless coalitions, nonprofits and other agencies that assist the homeless. It also provides the agencies with training and technical assistance. It's effective July 1.
A final analysis of the bill is available online. It includes of overview of Florida's homeless agencies and how the program is organized.
HUD funding
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced Florida agencies for the homeless would receive $10,207,015 through a second round of grants. Nationwide, HUD granted $140 million to nearly 900 local homeless assistance programs.
Provided through HUD's Continuum of Care Program, the funding announced will ensure additional permanent and transitional housing renewal projects are able to continue operating in the coming year, providing housing and support services to families experiencing homelessness.
"Communities all across the country are changing their approach to reducing homelessness and now is not the time to retreat from doing what we know works," said Donovan.
Earlier this year, HUD awarded $1.6 billion in the first round of funding to more than 7,100 existing local homeless programs operating across the U.S.
Homelessness: Gov. signs bill, HUD allocates money
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