The City of St. Petersburg received a $1,000,000 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (CFDA 14.231) program. The purpose of this grant is to fill a gap in federal disaster assistance for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Eligible activities under the Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program include emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and outreach assistance. The award will allow the City's Housing & Community Development Department to provide up to 24 months of rental and utility assistance, move-in cost support, and supportive services to individuals currently experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in the St. Petersburg area. This two-year grant, awarded on February 4, 2025, is intended to help the community address long-term housing solutions and prevent prolonged homelessness in the aftermath of a disaster.
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