Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Fall River received a $642,451 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Continuum of Care Program funds community-wide efforts to end homelessness through rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, supportive services, and homeless management information systems. Based on the city's established CoC portfolio, this award supports integrated homelessness intervention activities in Fall River, including partnerships with nonprofit organizations such as Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River and Steppingstone Inc. that deliver coordinated entry services, permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and families, transitional housing, and case management services.

The funding enables the City of Fall River to continue operating established programs that serve vulnerable homeless populations, including chronically homeless adults, youth ages 18 to 24, families, and veterans. Services delivered through CoC funding include the Coordinated Entry System for centralized assessment and referral, permanent supportive housing initiatives serving individuals with disabilities, and comprehensive supportive services designed to promote self-sufficiency and minimize trauma associated with homelessness. The award supports both direct service delivery and operational infrastructure necessary to coordinate effective community responses to homelessness.