Federal Grant Award Summary

The Georgia Housing & Finance Authority received a $781,810 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267), effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This award supports the delivery of housing and supportive services to address homelessness across Georgia through funding distributed to subrecipient nonprofit service providers. The Authority administers CoC funds to establish and operate projects across five program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS).

Through established partnerships with organizations including 3Keys, Inc., Caringworks, Inc., Highland Rivers Community Service Board, Avita Community Partners, Circle of Hope, Oconee Center, and the City of Carrollton Housing Authority, the Authority facilitates the provision of permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing services, case management, job training, and HMIS infrastructure. Eligible activities funded under this award include acquisition and rehabilitation of structures for housing, new construction, leasing, rental assistance, operating costs, supportive services, CoC planning activities, and unified fiscal control and accounting functions. The program aims to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness while minimizing trauma and dislocation for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.