Organizations providing homeless services—emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and case management—rely on federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other agencies.
HUD's Continuum of Care (CoC) program alone distributes over $3 billion annually to homeless service providers. Missing application deadlines or not understanding funding priorities can mean the difference between securing housing for families and turning them away.
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The Continuum of Care Program is the largest federal homeless assistance program. It funds permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. Annual awards range from $100,000 to several million dollars for established providers.
ESG funds emergency shelter operations, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, and outreach services. Formula grants go to states and cities, which then distribute funding to local nonprofits. Typical awards range from $50,000 to $500,000.
This program supports communities developing coordinated responses to youth homelessness. Awards range from $1 million to $10 million for comprehensive system planning and implementation.
HOPWA provides housing assistance and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Formula and competitive grants range from $100,000 to $2 million.
The Department of Veterans Affairs funds rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention for veteran families. Awards typically range from $200,000 to $1.5 million.
Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Typical Award: $150,000 - $5,000,000
Summary: Annual competition funding permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and families, rapid rehousing programs, and dedicated HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) funding.
Agency: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Typical Award: $75,000 - $500,000
Summary: Provides funding for emergency shelter operations, street outreach, rapid rehousing assistance, and homelessness prevention services. Administered through state and local governments.
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Typical Award: $300,000 - $1,500,000
Summary: Funds nonprofit organizations providing case management, short-term financial assistance, and housing stabilization services to very low-income veteran families at risk of homelessness.
Homeless services grant eligibility includes:
Most HUD homeless programs require participation in the local Continuum of Care and HMIS data reporting.
Successful homeless services grants typically support:
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