Federal Grant Award Summary

Thames River Community Service, Inc. received a $195,983 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), effective May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. This award supports the organization's efforts to address youth homelessness and provide comprehensive housing and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Norwich, Connecticut. The funding enables Thames River to deliver services across multiple CoC program components, including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services designed to quickly rehouse homeless populations while minimizing trauma and dislocation.

The grant supports Thames River's youth-focused initiatives serving households with individuals aged 24 and younger, consistent with the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program objectives. Eligible activities funded through this award include housing acquisition and rehabilitation, new construction, rental assistance, case management, operational costs, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) administration. These services are designed to optimize self-sufficiency, reduce returns to homelessness, and improve key performance indicators including length of time homeless and successful exits to permanent housing. The organization's participation in the broader CoC planning and coordination process contributes to community-wide commitment toward ending homelessness.