Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette received a $180,151 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, obligated on July 1, 2026, and concluding June 30, 2027, supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness in the Lexington, Kentucky region across Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties.

Under this award, the Council delivers comprehensive homelessness intervention services through five primary program components: permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness; transitional housing; supportive services only; Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) operations; and homelessness prevention activities. Eligible funded activities encompass CoC planning, fiscal administration, acquisition and rehabilitation of real property for housing or supportive services, new construction, rental assistance, case management, and operating costs. As a nonprofit community action agency, the Council uses these funds to minimize trauma and dislocation while promoting self-sufficiency and access to mainstream programs among homeless populations served.