California Awards $131 Million to 18 Local Governments Dealing With Homelessness

The grants are expected to help more than 3,300 people living in encampments and permanently house 1,500 people, the governor said.

A person stands in front of a homeless encampment under I-880 in Oakland, Calif., on May 26, 2022. Cynthia Cai/NTD Television

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Oct. 4 that the state is awarding $130.7 million to 18 local governments to remove homeless encampments, provide shelter, and offer supportive services and care to impacted individuals.

“We’re supporting local communities’ efforts to get people out of encampments and connected with care and housing across the state,” Newsom said in a press release. “It’s important and urgent work that requires everyone to do their part. The state has committed more than $27 billion to help local governments tackle the homelessness crisis—and we want to see $27 billion worth of results.”