Formula Grant SCH24F002

This federal Formula Grant award under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (CFDA 14.241), provides $1,178,892 in funding to the City of Charleston to address the housing needs of low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The grant supports a range of eligible activities, including tenant-based and facility-based rental assistance, transitional and short-term housing, permanent housing placement, and supportive services. Key expected outcomes include establishing stable housing, reducing homelessness risk, and improving access to healthcare for the target population.

The City of Charleston will collaborate with local non-profit organizations, such as the Roper St. Francis Foundation and Lowcountry AIDS Services, to implement the grant-funded program. Roper St. Francis Foundation will receive a sub-award to cover administrative and housing costs related to providing housing and services for persons with HIV/AIDS. Lowcountry AIDS Services, doing business as Palmetto Community Care, will also receive a sub-award to support housing costs, administrative expenses, and the construction of 5 housing units. The grant period runs from September 2024 through September 2027.