Federal Grant Award Summary

Featherfist, a woman-owned and Black American-owned nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, received a $571,314 Project Grant award dated July 1, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267). The award period extends through June 30, 2027. Under this award, Featherfist delivers comprehensive housing and supportive services for homeless and at-risk populations, including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and case management services designed to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and dislocation.

The funding supports Featherfist's established service delivery model, which includes outreach, case management, assistance obtaining Veterans Affairs and public benefits, emergency housing assistance, temporary financial assistance for childcare and critical needs, transportation support, and rental and utility payment assistance. These services align with the Continuum of Care Program's mission to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This award represents one of Featherfist's multiple ongoing CoC grants, as the organization has established itself as a primary recipient of federal homelessness prevention funding, having received 172 total awards totaling $102.7 million since 2007.