Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Caringworks, Inc., a minority-owned nonprofit organization based in Decatur, Georgia, received a $284,979 Project Grant award 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). The award, dated April 1, 2026 with a completion date of March 31, 2027, supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness through comprehensive housing and supportive services. Under the CoC Program, Caringworks delivers services 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).

The grant funding enables Caringworks to provide critical interventions for vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, and justice-involved individuals. Services delivered through this award include transitional housing, mental health treatment, substance abuse recovery support, and wraparound supportive services designed to minimize trauma and promote self-sufficiency among homeless individuals and families. As a significant HUD CoC Program recipient managing multiple grants totaling over $3 million annually, Caringworks collaborates with federal and state partners to create a comprehensive community-wide commitment to ending homelessness while optimizing access to mainstream support programs and housing stability for at-risk populations in the Atlanta region.