The City of Tallahassee has been awarded a $810,355 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program. The funding will be used to support the Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) Program, which aims to address homelessness and housing instability in areas impacted by natural disasters.
The RUSH Program provides assistance to people experiencing homelessness, including those living in emergency shelters, transitional housing, or unsheltered locations, as well as individuals at risk of homelessness. Eligible activities include emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and outreach. The grant will enable the City of Tallahassee to deliver long-term housing solutions and prevent further homelessness in the local community following a declared natural disaster. The award period is from February 4, 2025, to February 3, 2027.
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