Federal Grant Award Summary

Liberty Community Services, Inc. received a $1,020,043 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 of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. The organization will utilize these funds to provide comprehensive housing and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the New Haven, Connecticut area. Eligible activities funded under this award include permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) infrastructure.

Specifically, Liberty Community Services will deliver services such as rental assistance, security deposits, first month's rent, case management, and connection to mainstream community resources. The organization will focus on quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and dislocation, with emphasis on promoting self-sufficiency and access to treatment compliance support, employment assistance, and benefits enrollment. This award supports the broader CoC Program goal of promoting community-wide commitment to ending homelessness through coordinated efforts by nonprofit providers and local government partners.