HOPWA Formula Grant Award Summary

The District of Columbia Department of Health received a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) formula grant award of $12.86 million from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development (CFDA 14.241) for the period January 16, 2026 through January 15, 2029. This award funds the District's efforts to address the housing and supportive service needs of low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families within Washington, D.C.

Under this formula allocation, DC Health will provide housing assistance in multiple forms—including tenant-based (scattered-site) rental assistance, facility-based rental assistance on specific buildings or projects, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and short-term housing assistance—alongside comprehensive supportive services such as case management and healthcare coordination. Grant activities are contingent upon HUD's approval of the District's Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, which must identify eligible HOPWA activities in accordance with 24 CFR 574.300. DC Health is required to submit annual performance reports documenting grant expenditures, program accomplishments, and household outcomes related to housing stability, homelessness prevention, and access to care and support services.