Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Upward Bound House received a $300,565 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 period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The organization will utilize these funds to provide comprehensive housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families in the Santa Monica, California area. Under the CoC Program, Upward Bound House may deploy funding across eligible program components including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) operations.

As a nonprofit provider serving the Los Angeles region, Upward Bound House will deliver services consistent with the CoC Program's core objectives: rapidly housing homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and dislocation, promoting access to mainstream programs, and optimizing self-sufficiency. The organization's documented service delivery model includes rental assistance, employment training, landlord engagement, and individualized case management, with particular focus on homeless families in the South Los Angeles area. This award reflects HUD's continued commitment to supporting community-based organizations addressing homelessness through coordinated, evidence-based interventions.