Federal Project Grant Summary

Housing Forward received $1,623,421 in funding 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) for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. The organization delivers a comprehensive range of housing and supportive services designed to prevent and end homelessness in the West Suburban Cook County region of Illinois, including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and homeless management information systems (HMIS).

Housing Forward's CoC-funded activities encompass street outreach, emergency shelter operations, housing placement, case management, employment readiness programs, and coordinated entry systems serving vulnerable populations including individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, youth, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence. In collaboration with regional partners such as the Alliance to End Homelessness, Cook County, Sarah's Inn, and the Illinois Department of Human Services, Housing Forward works to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma, promoting access to mainstream resources, and enhancing economic self-sufficiency among served populations.