Federal Grant Award Summary

Opening Doors Northwest Florida Inc. received a $147,060 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's 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. The organization, a nonprofit based in Pensacola, Florida, will utilize these funds to support homeless assistance initiatives across Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. Eligible activities under this award may include permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) operations.

The CoC Program funds support Opening Doors Northwest Florida's core mission of quickly rehousing individuals and families experiencing homelessness while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. Permissible uses of grant funds include CoC planning activities, fiscal control and accounting through Unified Funding Agency costs, acquisition and rehabilitation of real property for housing or supportive services, new construction, rental assistance, case management, and operating costs. The organization's award reflects HUD's broader commitment to community-wide coordination in addressing homelessness through comprehensive service delivery and infrastructure development.