County of Monterey Receives $2.8 Million in State Funding to Prevent and End Homelessness Through HHAP Round 6

Salinas, CA — The County of Monterey announced on Tuesday, March 3 that they've been awarded $2.8 million in funding

through Round 6 of California’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program, part of a

statewide effort to prevent and end homelessness and expand housing solutions across California. HHAP Round

6 awards were announced Monday by the California Department of Housing and Community Development

(HCD), following a competitive regional application process in partnership with the Salinas/Monterey & San

Benito Continuums of Care.

“Homelessness remains a pressing challenge across California,” said Roxanne Wilson, County of Monterey

Homeless Services Director. “This funding will allow us to stabilize proven local solutions that support

individuals and families on their path to stable, permanent housing.”

The HHAP Program provides flexible state grant funds to 14 large cities, counties, and Continuums of Care to

support local strategies that prevent and end homelessness. 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 will support a range of homelessness interventions, including sustaining and operating

existing low-barrier navigation centers to provide shelter, case management, and housing navigation for people

experiencing homelessness and permanent supportive housing projects that advance long-term stability.

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