Project Grant CT0047L1E032518

Federal Grant Award Summary

Operation Hope Of Fairfield, Inc. received a $240,112 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 Program (CFDA 14.267). The award, effective February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027, funds the organization's delivery of five primary housing and supportive services components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) support. Eligible activities include rental assistance, housing counseling, case management, job training, and mental health and substance abuse treatment services designed to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families in the Fairfield, Connecticut area.

As a 100% prime recipient under the CoC Program, Operation Hope operates without subcontractors and delivers services directly to homeless individuals and families to minimize trauma, promote self-sufficiency, and support pathways to stable housing. The organization has established a track record of consistent CoC funding, receiving recurring awards on a predictable schedule with a combined obligated value of $5.2 million across 21 awards since inception, making it a reliable provider of homelessness interventions within the local community.