Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded a Project Grant of $787,665 to Anew Building Beyond Violence And Abuse under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) for the performance period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The award supports the establishment and operation of housing and supportive services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with particular emphasis on victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

Under this award, Anew delivers comprehensive services including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, housing counseling, case management, rental assistance, job training, mental health and substance abuse treatment, safety planning, and housing placement services. The organization operates as a prime CoC grant recipient and coordinates with regional partners including Cook County, the Alliance To End Homelessness, and the Illinois Department of Human Services to provide outreach, intake, assessment, and coordinated entry services. As part of the broader CoC network, Anew deploys cross-trained navigators at victim service agencies, hospitals, courthouses, and community locations throughout the Homewood, Illinois service area to support housing stabilization and self-sufficiency for vulnerable populations.