Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Wayside Christian Mission received a $189,441 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) for the period of February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027. The CoC Program is designed to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness by providing funding for eligible nonprofit providers to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness.

Under this award, Wayside Christian Mission delivers comprehensive supportive services and housing assistance to homeless populations in Louisville, Kentucky. The organization provides transitional housing, supportive services, case management, counseling, job training, and transportation assistance to homeless individuals and families. The CoC Program funds support five program components: permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention activities. These services are designed to promote access to mainstream programs and optimize self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness, with particular emphasis on serving vulnerable populations including veterans.