Continuum of care program

The City of Boston's Department of Neighborhood Development received a $574,933 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The grant funding supports the city's efforts to address homelessness through a range of housing assistance and supportive services, including rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and job training.

The city collaborates with local non-profit partners such as Massachusetts Housing And Shelter Alliance, Inc. (MHSA) through sub-grant arrangements to expand affordable housing and deliver comprehensive housing-focused services to low-income residents across Boston's neighborhoods. For example, MHSA received a $60,676 sub-grant to implement the "MHSA - HOME AND HEALTHY FOR GOOD (COC22)" program, which likely provides housing and support services to address homelessness in the Boston area.