Federal Grant Award Summary

South Suburban Pads received a $1,547,955 Project Grant from the 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 efforts to address homelessness in the South Suburban Chicago area through a comprehensive range of housing and supportive services.

The funded activities encompass five primary program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) infrastructure. Eligible uses of grant funds include case management, housing counseling, rental assistance, job training, mental health and substance abuse treatment, as well as operational costs for these services. South Suburban Pads' CoC award supports coordinated entry systems and street outreach programs in collaboration with regional partners including the Alliance to End Homelessness, Cook County, and the Illinois Department of Human Services, targeting vulnerable populations such as veterans, chronically homeless individuals, and unaccompanied youth while promoting self-sufficiency and minimizing trauma associated with housing instability.