Federal Grant Award Summary

Featherfist, a woman-owned and Black American-owned nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, received a $531,886 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). The award, dated June 1, 2026, with completion by May 31, 2027, supports the organization's mission to provide comprehensive housing and supportive services to vulnerable populations, particularly veteran families and individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Under this award, Featherfist delivers eligible CoC Program services across five core 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 organization's specific service offerings include outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining Veterans Affairs and public benefits, temporary financial assistance for child care and emergency housing, transportation support, and rental and utility payment assistance. These services are designed to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and dislocation, and to promote self-sufficiency among the populations served.