Summary of Federal Project Grant Award

The State of Connecticut Department of Housing received a Project Grant of $6,975,995 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. This award supports Connecticut's comprehensive strategy to end homelessness by funding the establishment and operation of housing and supportive service projects across five eligible program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS).

Through this funding, the department will deliver critical services including emergency shelter operations, rapid rehousing assistance, transitional housing facilities, case management, and coordinated entry systems. The CoC Program funds enable Connecticut to serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness—including persons fleeing domestic violence and youth ages 24 and younger—while minimizing trauma and promoting access to mainstream programs. As the designated Continuum of Care coordinator, the Department of Housing administers these federal funds through partnerships with nonprofit service providers and local governments to efficiently house homeless populations and optimize self-sufficiency outcomes across the state.