Vallejo gets $12.1M grant from Project Homekey

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday the latest in a series of awards to local governments for Project Homekey that includes a $12.1 million grant for Vallejo after a very successful application process.

The Homekey grant will fund a 48-unit new construction, permanent supportive housing project in the city.

The new 48-unit housing project will include a community room, courtyard and access from inside and outside to a 1,600 square-foot rooftop deck. Onsite supportive services will be client-centered, strengths-based and trauma-informed to help participants with goal setting, life skills, financial literacy, budgeting, needs assessments, and connections to benefits and commu

nity resources.

“We are beyond elated with the award of these funds from Gov. Newsom's office,” said Assistant City Manager Gillian Hayes in a news release. “We have been working tirelessly toward longer-term solutions to house and support our unsheltered residents, and this award is just the beginning of great things to come.”

The program has surpassed 10,000 units funded since it began less than two years ago. Newsom also previewed his proposal to add $150 million in funding for Homekey, bringing the total Homekey funding to $3.75 billion.

“We're doubling down on our nation-leading efforts to tackle the homelessness crisis,” said Newsom. “Homekey has been life-changing for thousands of individuals — and $150 million in additional funding will shelter thousands more, providing them with the critical resources and safe living conditions they deserve. This comes as Homekey hits a major milestone, surpassing 10,000 approved housing units, which are rapidly being converted into safe housing through our local partnerships.”

Pending legislative approval, the governor's additional funding for Homekey will provide a total of $1.5 billion in grants next year to local governments for thousands more Homekey units across the state.