The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $2,539,026 HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS) Formula Grant to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on September 13, 2024. The grant provides funding for housing assistance, supportive services, and program planning and development costs for low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families across Michigan over a three-year period ending on September 12, 2027.
MDHHS has identified eligible HOPWA activities to be implemented, including tenant-based and facility-based rental assistance, transitional and short-term housing, permanent housing placement, case management, and related supportive services. MDHHS is required to submit annual performance reports to HUD on grant expenditures, activities, accomplishments, and household outcomes related to housing stability, homelessness prevention, and access to healthcare. Sub-recipients identified to date include Community AIDS Resource & Education S, Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, Wellness Networks Inc., Hackley Hospital, and Community Rebuilders, who will provide a range of housing and supportive services to the target population under the HOPWA program.
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