Federal Grant Award Summary

The Cedar Valley Friends of The Family, Inc. received a $146,090 Project Grant 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), effective May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. The organization delivers comprehensive homelessness services across 25 counties in Northeast Iowa, including emergency shelter, transitional housing placement, rapid rehousing, street outreach, and homeless prevention services. The CoC Program funding supports Cedar Valley Friends' efforts to quickly house homeless individuals and families—including persons experiencing domestic violence and youth ages 24 and younger—while minimizing trauma and promoting access to mainstream resources and self-sufficiency.

Through this award, Cedar Valley Friends operates eligible CoC Program components encompassing permanent housing (including permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing), transitional housing, and supportive services such as case management, counseling, and transportation assistance. The organization also maintains a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to track and coordinate services. As a registered nonprofit provider operating since 2005, Cedar Valley Friends leverages this federal funding alongside additional state and local support to address complex needs within vulnerable populations, including homeless individuals, domestic violence survivors, and victims of human trafficking.