Grant Award Summary

First Light Inc. received a $538,777 Project Grant award 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 July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The award supports First Light Inc.'s mission to provide comprehensive housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families in the Birmingham, Alabama metropolitan area, with particular emphasis on serving mentally ill populations.

Under this award, First Light Inc. delivers eligible CoC program services including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services such as case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and job training. The organization also provides access to mainstream community resources and implements Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) to track and coordinate services. As a nonprofit provider with a track record of receiving multiple consecutive annual CoC awards totaling over $3 million since 2020, First Light Inc. utilizes this funding to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency and stable living situations within the community.