Funding Availability
Homeless Services at the County of San Luis Obispo facilitates a number of grant opportunities intended to bring more affordable permanent housing, interim and emergency housing solutions, supportive services, and housing loss prevention programs in San Luis Obispo County.
Housing and service providers are encouraged to review and apply to available and applicable funding opportunities.
Active Grant Opportunities
No current grant opportunities available.
Awarded Funds - 2024
The Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) fund for the City of Pismo Beach is intended to assist people experiencing or at risk of homelessness by addressing unmet housing-related needs. PLHA is allocated by the California Department of Housing and Community Development and administered locally by the County of San Luis Obispo.
PLHA fund allocations are listed below:
| AGENCY | PROGRAM | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| 5Cities Homeless Coalition | Emergency Shelter Program | $423,984.90 |
| 5Cities Homeless Coalition | Rapid Re-Housing and Homeless Prevention Program | $50,439.60 |
| 5Cities Homeless Coalition | Street Outreach | $66,456.15 |
| Housing Authority of SLO | Arroyo Terrace Apartments | $74,798.00 |
| Community Action Partnership SLO | 40 Prado | $40,545.00 |
| Housing Trust Fund | Housing Trust Fund | $373,994.50 |
| El Camino Homeless Organization | Atascadero & Paso Robles Shelter Services | $94,580.00 |
The Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program funds evidence-based efforts to end and prevent homelessness in local communities. HHAP is distributed to local jurisdictions by the California Interagency Council on Homelessness and administered locally by the County of San Luis Obispo.
HHAP fund allocations are listed below:
| AGENCY | PROGRAM | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| 5Cities Homeless Coalition | Emergency Shelter Program | $1,237,137.62 |
| 5Cities Homeless Coalition | Countywide Transitional-Age Youth Program | $615,655.52 |
| Community Action Partnership SLO | Prado Homeless Services Center | $1,400,000.00 |
| People's Self-Help Housing | Calle Joaquin Homekey | $100,000.00 |
| Restorative Partners, Inc. | The Path Forward Project | $100,000.00 |
| El Camino Homeless Organization | Atascadero & Paso Robles Shelter Services | $1,000,000.00 |
| Housing Authority of SLO | North County Permanent Supportive Housing and Shelter Services | $200,000.00 |
Senate Bill (SB) 1090 is intended to mitigate community impacts anticipated by the decommissioning of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant and stipulated funds to support affordable housing in the region.
SB 1090 fund allocations are listed below:
| AGENCY | PROGRAM | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| People's Self-Help Housing | Calle Joaquin Homekey | $2,600,000.00 |
| El Camino Homeless Organization | Atascadero & Paso Robles Shelter Services | $303,360.00 |
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) supports projects that build stronger, more resilient communities. These project interests can involve infrastructure, economic development, housing rehabilitation, homeowner assistance, etc.
CDBG fund allocations are listed below:
| AGENCY | PROGRAM | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of SLO | Monterey Crossing Senior Apartments | $309,884.00 |
| Housing Authority of SLO | Arroyo Terrace Apartments | $425,672.00 |
| Community Action Partnership SLO | Minor Home Repair | $103,825.00 |
| Community Action Partnership SLO | 40 Prado | $143,402.00 |
| Community Action Partnership SLO | Adult Day Center | $15,200.00 |
| El Camino Homeless Organization | Atascadero & Paso Robles Shelter Services | $63,084.00 |
| 5Cities Homeless Coalition | Rapid Re-Housing and Homeless Prevention Program | $32,279.00 |
| Atascadero | Youth Scholarships | $13,103.00 |
| Atascadero | Viejo Camino Barrier Removal Project | $91,442.00 |
| Arroyo Grande | Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Improvement Project | $61,805.00 |
| Morro Bay | Quintana Road ADA Improvements | $39,291.00 |
| Paso Robles | Riverside Avenue | $134,981.00 |
| County of SLO | Homeless Management Information System | $14,875.00 |
Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs quickly assist people in regaining stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. ESG funds can be used for programs like street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, and Homeless Management Information Systems.
ESG fund allocations are listed below:
| AGENCY | PROGRAM | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action Partnership SLO | 40 Prado | $208,964.56 |
| El Camino Homeless Organization | Atascadero & Paso Robles Shelter Services | $128,646.60 |
| 5Cities Homeless Coalition | Rapid Re-Housing and Homeless Prevention Program | $197,923.40 |
| Lumina Alliance | Emergency Shelter and Support Services for Domestic Violence Survivors | $20,626.44 |
Title 29 supports affordable housing by granting subsidies to eligible affordable housing projects.
Title 29 fund allocations are listed below:
| AGENCY | PROGRAM | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of SLO | Monterey Crossing Senior Apartments | $228,641.00 |
| Housing Authority of SLO | Arroyo Terrace Apartments | $199,884.00 |
| People's Self-Help Housing | Rolling Hills III | $89,978.00 |
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is designed to create affordable housing for low-income households. As the largest federal block grant, HOME funds diverse activities and projects like building, buying, or rehabilitating housing for rent or even home ownership. There is even flexibility in the program that allows direct rental assistance for those qualified.
HOME fund allocations are listed below:
| AGENCY | PROGRAM | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| People's Self-Help Housing | Rolling Hills III | $730,414.00 |
| 5Cities Homeless Coalition | Rapid Re-Housing and Homeless Prevention Program | $73,781.00 |
HOME-ARP provides additional funding to participating HOME jurisdictions. These funds are used to create stable housing and reduce homelessness in local communities. Eligible funding activities include tenant-based rental assistance, production/preservation of affordable housing, supportive services, or the purchase and development of non-congregate shelter.
HOME-ARP fund allocations are listed below:
| AGENCY | PROGRAM | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| People's Self-Help Housing | Rolling Hills III | $322,923.00 |
| California Rural Legal Assistance | Legal Services for SLO County Residents | $100,000.00 |
| Community Action Partnership SLO | 40 Prado | $64,677.00 |
| Transitions-Mental Health Association | Bridge Housing | $164,247.00 |
General Funds are used by the County of SLO to fund essential services and needs - part of these funds are reserved to fund homeless service projects and programs. All recommended amounts are subject to final County budget approval in June.
General Fund allocations are listed below:
| AGENCY | PROGRAM | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action Partnership SLO | 40 Prado | $177,929.90 |
| El Camino Homeless Organization | Atascadero & Paso Robles Shelter Services | $78,289.90 |
| 5Cities Homeless Coalition | Street Outreach | $66,280.20 |
| Lumina Alliance | Emergency Shelter and Support Services for Domestic Violence Survivors | $39,000.00 |
| SLO Food Bank | No Cook Bags | $17,500.00 |
| Housing Trust Fund | Housing Trust Fund | $38,555.00 |
