Federal Grant Award Summary

Inspiration Corporation Chicago received a $161,770 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). The award, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, supports the organization's mission to address homelessness and housing insecurity in the Chicago metropolitan area. The CoC Program funds eligible costs for establishing and operating projects across five core components: permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS).

Through this funding, Inspiration Corporation Chicago delivers comprehensive services including rapid rehousing assistance, permanent supportive housing placement, transitional housing programs, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment referrals, job training, and homelessness prevention services. The organization also administers related support services such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits administration to address food insecurity among its homeless and at-risk client population. These federally-funded activities align with the CoC Program's broader objectives to quickly house homeless individuals and families, minimize trauma associated with homelessness, promote access to mainstream resources, and optimize self-sufficiency for vulnerable populations in the Chicago area.