The City of Wilmington received a $955,916 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (CFDA 14.241) on December 4, 2024. The HOPWA program provides federal funding to address the housing needs of low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Through this award, the City of Wilmington will deliver a comprehensive range of housing assistance and supportive services, including tenant-based and facility-based rental assistance, transitional and short-term housing, permanent housing placement, case management, and related support services. The goal is to establish stable housing, reduce homelessness risk, and improve access to healthcare for this vulnerable population in the Wilmington area. The grant will fund these eligible HOPWA activities over a three-year performance period, with an ultimate completion date of December 3, 2027.
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