The California Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council (HCFC) has announced the launch of the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP). HEAP is a $500 million block grant program designed to provide direct assistance to cities and counties to address the homelessness crisis throughout California.

See the following documents from the HCFC for more information on HEAP:

• Program Overview – See this overview document for more details on HEAP, including a program timeline with key milestones that delineates when stakeholders may expect program deliverables.
• FAQ Document – See this FAQ document for answers to frequently asked questions on HEAP.