Continuum of Care (CoC)
A Continuum of Care (CoC) is a regional planning body designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that coordinates funding and services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
GKCCEH as the Collaborative Applicant for MO-604
As the Collaborative Applicant, GKCCEH leads the community’s participation in HUD’s annual CoC Program funding competition. This includes coordinating the submission of a single, consolidated application for federal funding on behalf of local housing and service providers, ensuring compliance with HUD regulations, and facilitating strategic planning to meet the region’s needs.
GKCCEH also monitors project performance, supports system-level coordination, and sets local funding priorities that reflect the values and goals of the CoC.
Through this work, GKCCEH helps align partners, data, and resources across state lines to build a unified, effective response to homelessness in our region.
CoCs were established under the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Act, and communities that receive HUD funding through the CoC Program are responsible for:
