The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides Formula Grant funding through the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program (CFDA 14.241). The purpose of HOPWA Formula Grants is to address the housing needs of low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
The Formula Grant award of $2,587,917 provides funding for the Puerto Rico Department of Health to deliver a range of housing assistance and supportive services across Puerto Rico. Key activities include tenant-based and facility-based rental assistance, transitional and short-term housing, permanent housing placement, and related supportive services. The goal is to establish stable housing, reduce homelessness risk, and improve access to healthcare for this vulnerable population. The award has a performance period from October 2024 to October 2027.
As part of this Formula Grant award, the Puerto Rico Department of Health has provided sub-awards to local municipalities and nonprofit organizations across Puerto Rico to implement the HOPWA program activities. Sub-awardees have included entities such as Camuy Municipality, Coalition Pro-Homeless Of The Eastern Area Of Puerto Rico, and Casa Del Peregrino Aguadilla Inc. to deliver tenant-based rental assistance, transitional housing, and supportive services.
Generated 3/4/25, 6:18 AM