The federal Project Grant award of $133,142.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). The award was granted to First Light Inc., a non-profit organization and domestic shelter located in Birmingham, Alabama. The funding will support First Light Inc.'s comprehensive housing and support services aimed at addressing homelessness in the Birmingham area. Key activities to be delivered include emergency housing, rapid rehousing assistance, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment, job training, and access to community resources. This grant is part of a broader pattern of consistent federal funding, totaling over $3 million between 2020 and 2025, that has enabled First Light Inc. to provide a range of housing-related services to vulnerable populations, with a particular emphasis on supporting mentally ill individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity.