Summary of Federal Project Grant Award

The State of Connecticut Department of Housing received a $3,238,945 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, awarded July 1, 2026, under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). This award supports Connecticut's efforts to address homelessness through the establishment and operation of five core program components: permanent housing (including permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing), transitional housing, supportive services only, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention activities. The funding period extends through June 30, 2027.

Through this award, Connecticut's Department of Housing administers eligible costs across thirteen categories of assistance, including CoC planning activities, real property acquisition and rehabilitation, new construction, rental assistance, case management, and operating costs for housing and supportive services. As the lead state entity managing this funding, the department coordinates with nonprofit service providers, local governments, and state agencies to deliver housing and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable populations such as persons with disabilities, persons living with HIV/AIDS, youth, and survivors of domestic violence. This funding enables Connecticut to minimize trauma and dislocation while promoting self-sufficiency among persons experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.