Federal Grant Award Summary

A Community Of Friends, Inc. received a $218,148 Project Grant 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 period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. This award supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness in Los Angeles through comprehensive housing and supportive service initiatives designed to quickly house homeless individuals and families while promoting self-sufficiency and community integration.

The funded activities encompass five primary program components: permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing for persons with disabilities; transitional housing; supportive services only; Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS); and homelessness prevention. Eligible uses of the CoC Program funding include acquisition and rehabilitation of real property for housing or supportive services, rental assistance, case management and supportive services to help participants maintain housing stability, operating costs for supportive housing facilities, and implementation of HMIS for coordinated tracking and service delivery. A Community Of Friends' strategic approach, informed by prior sub-awards such as capacity-building grants, enables the organization to streamline housing placements and provide integrated support services that directly contribute to reducing homelessness in the Los Angeles area.