Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, awarded $388,137 to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health effective July 1, 2026, under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). This Project Grant supports the establishment and operation of housing and supportive services designed to address homelessness across Massachusetts. The award funds eligible activities including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing initiatives, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), as well as planning activities and fiscal administration necessary to coordinate the CoC program at the state level.

The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health will utilize these federal funds to implement collaborative efforts that promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness while minimizing trauma and dislocation among homeless individuals and families. Through partnerships with nonprofit providers and local governments, the department will work to quickly house homeless populations, improve access to mainstream programs, and optimize self-sufficiency outcomes. The award period extends through June 30, 2027, and represents part of HUD's broader national Continuum of Care initiative, which has obligated $27.4 billion across approximately 84,780 awards since 2011 to support comprehensive homelessness prevention and housing solutions.