Federal Grant Award Summary

United Communities Against Poverty, Inc. received a $497,718 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) for the period of April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The organization, a Maryland-based nonprofit, will utilize these funds to support comprehensive homelessness intervention services in the Capitol Heights, Maryland area through eligible CoC program components including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing initiatives, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) infrastructure.

The CoC Program funding supports United Communities Against Poverty, Inc.'s mission to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness by quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and dislocation. Beyond direct housing provision, the grant enables the organization to deliver supportive services designed to optimize self-sufficiency among persons experiencing homelessness and facilitate access to mainstream community programs. The award represents the organization's continued participation in federal efforts to address homelessness through a comprehensive, coordinated approach that balances immediate housing placement with longer-term stability and economic mobility support.