Serving the Homeless
of Florida's Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties
Homeless Services Lead Agency for Continuum of Care FL-511
The FL-511 CoC envisions a community where no one is experiencing homelessness.
The CoC works as a collective body to ensure everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to live.
The CoC holds eachother accountable by committing to guiding principles.
Funding Resumed
While federal funding is still on pause, state funding has resumed for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
| Funded Agency | Funded Service |
|---|---|
| Bright Bridge | Emergency Shelter |
| Catholic Charities | Rent, Utility, & Deposit |
| FavorHouse | Emergency Shelter |
| Re-Entry Alliance Pensacola | Temporary Housing |
| Opening Doors NWFL | Limited Emergency Housing, Street Outreach, & Supportive Services |
| Waterfront | Emergency Shelter |
| Family Housing | Street Outreach |
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Award Notification
2025 DCF State Unified Contract Competition
The Florida State Office on Homelessness, through the Department of Children and Families (DCF), has made funds available under the Unified Homelessness Grant Program (Florida). Within this contract, applicants were given the opportunity to apply for Challenge Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Opening Doors Northwest Florida and staff, we are pleased to award direct service funds under the State Unified Homelessness Grant (See chart below). The award period is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Through this RFP, Opening Doors NWFL non-profit partners will provide services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or those at risk of becoming homeless in the Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties in the State of Florida.
Award Details