This $2,757,454 federal Project Grant was awarded on March 11, 2025 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). The grant funding will support the efforts of Unity of Greater New Orleans, Inc., a Black American-owned nonprofit organization, to address homelessness in the New Orleans and Jefferson Parish regions of Louisiana.
Through this grant, Unity of Greater New Orleans will deliver a wide range of critical services under the CoC Program, including rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, transitional and permanent supportive housing, street outreach, housing search and placement, rental and utility assistance, case management, and connections to mainstream benefits. The organization will also provide comprehensive wraparound services such as mental health treatment, substance abuse support, and job training to promote self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This award is part of Unity of Greater New Orleans' extensive federal grant portfolio, which has totaled over $35 million across more than 90 grants focused on quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting access to community resources.
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