To continue haven's initiative to house and serve targeted populations; areas affected by project: cumberland county, maine

The Frannie Peabody Center received a $1.09M formula grant awarded June 1, 2025, through the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program (CFDA 14.241), administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. The award supports a three-year performance period (through May 31, 2028) to continue Haven's Initiative serving low-income persons with HIV in Cumberland County, Maine.

The grant funds four primary service categories: tenant-based rental assistance for 25 households annually; short-term rent, mortgage, and utility payments for 20 households annually; supportive services for 100 households annually; and permanent housing placement for 4 households annually. These housing and supportive service interventions are delivered through the Frannie Peabody Center's established infrastructure in Portland, Maine, addressing homelessness prevention and housing stability for vulnerable HIV-affected populations. No subrecipient activities are identified under this award.

Activities

Tenant-based rental assistance, short-term rent, mortgage, utility payments, supportive services and permanent housing placement

Expected outcomes

Tenant based rental assistance - 25 households annually, short-term rent, mortgage, utility payments - 20 households annually, supportive services - 100 households annually, permanent housing placement - 4 households annually.

Intended beneficiaries

Low-income persons with HIV.