PORTLAND, Maine — One of the most significant sources of federal funding for homeless services is undergoing a major change — and many people in Maine are worried.

The Continuum of Care Program is a key grant administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It helps fund permanent housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness.

But this week, the federal government released updated guidance for the funding , which includes new restrictions on how the money can be used — and it means big cuts to permanent housing options.

According to a leader of Maine’s Continuum of Care program, the state previously used about 90% of its funding for permanent housing. Under the new guidance, only 30% can be allocated to those same resources—a significant

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