Federal Grant Award Summary

Chestnut Health Systems Inc. received a $745,247 Project Grant from the 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 award period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The funding supports the organization's efforts to establish and operate projects designed to quickly house individuals and families experiencing homelessness while providing supportive services that minimize trauma and dislocation. Based on the CoC Program's eligible activities, Chestnut Health Systems may utilize these funds across five program components: permanent housing (including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities and rapid rehousing), transitional housing, supportive services only, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention activities.

The award enables Chestnut Health Systems to deliver comprehensive housing and supportive services through eligible activities such as CoC planning, real property acquisition and rehabilitation, rental assistance, case management, and operating costs. As a nonprofit organization based in Bloomington, Illinois with demonstrated expertise in behavioral health, social services, and housing assistance for vulnerable populations including individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders, the organization is well-positioned to implement CoC-funded initiatives that promote self-sufficiency and community-wide commitment to ending homelessness in its service area.