Federal Grant Award Summary

First Light Inc. received a Project Grant award of $155,461 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) for the performance period of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. The award supports First Light Inc.'s ongoing efforts to address homelessness in Birmingham, Alabama, through the provision of comprehensive housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families, with particular emphasis on serving mentally ill populations in the local community.

Under this award, First Light Inc. delivers eligible CoC Program activities including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, case management, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) support. The organization utilizes funding to establish and operate housing projects while providing critical ancillary services such as mental health and substance abuse treatment, job training, and connections to mainstream community resources. These services are designed to minimize trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness while promoting self-sufficiency and stable living situations. This award represents one of multiple consecutive annual CoC grants that First Light Inc. has received since 2020, demonstrating the organization's sustained capacity and effectiveness in addressing homelessness within the Birmingham metropolitan area.