Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded Center For Housing & Health a $3.375 million Project Grant under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) effective March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. This funding supports the organization's comprehensive homeless intervention services in Chicago, Illinois, enabling the rapid rehousing of homeless individuals and families while providing essential supportive services designed to minimize trauma and promote pathways to self-sufficiency.

Under this award, Center For Housing & Health delivers five primary categories of services: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing assistance, transitional housing, supportive services including case management and job training, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) operations. The funding also supports planning activities and fiscal administration necessary to coordinate the Continuum of Care collaborative process. As a nonprofit organization with established expertise in HUD-funded homeless services, the awardee provides integrated interventions including rental assistance, housing counseling, mental health and substance abuse treatment, designed to address the complex needs of Chicago's homeless population and facilitate connections to mainstream support programs.