MHACOC utilizes Continuum of Care Programs which are a set of competitively-awarded programs created to address the problems of homelessness in a comprehensive manner. These include:

• The Supportive Housing Program helps develop housing and related supportive services for people moving from homelessness to independent living. Program funds help homeless people live in a stable place, increase their skills or income, and gain more control over the decisions that affect their lives.
  
  
• The Shelter Plus Care Program provides rental assistance that, when combined with social services, provides supportive housing for homeless people with disabilities and their families. The program allows for a variety of housing choices such as group homes or individual units, coupled with a range of supportive services (funded by other sources).
  
  
• And more, for a comprehensive overview of all homeless assistance programs available through HUD in Hawaii, including details on grants, contacts, and program information, please visit the HUD Hawaii website or to view all national programs click here.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually publishes a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance, and distributes these funds through a nationwide competitive grant process. In response to the NOFA, Maui County requests proposals from 501(c)(3) agencies serving the homeless for inclusion in Maui’s Continuum of Care application. Qualified proposals are prioritized and submitted to HUD for consideration. The Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns manages the application process for Maui. Final funding decisions are made by HUD.