City Awarded $260,066 to Combat Homelessness

Applications Due on June 9

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (THDCA) has granted the City of Corpus Christi a Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) Grant. Available HHSP funding includes $197,798 for the general homeless population and $62,268 for homeless youth to combat homelessness. The City seeks non-profit organizations to provide essential services with this funding.

To be eligible to apply, the applicant must be a non-profit or unit of government or quasi-governmental agency. Eligible activities include Case Management, Essential Services, Homeless Prevention, Homeless Assistance, etc.

Applications can be found at https://www.cctexas.com/departments/homeless-and-housing-division.

Interested applicants must email the application to Rich Penksa at richp@cctexas.com by Friday, June 9.

For more information on Neighborhood Services programs, contact Rich Penksa at RichP@cctexas.com or 361-826-3970.

Media representatives can contact Public Information Officer Gabriela Morrow at 361-826-3583 or email Gabrielam@cctexas.com.