Federal Grant Award Summary

The Frannie Peabody Center received a $1.47 million Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program (CFDA 14.241), effective June 3, 2026, through June 2, 2029. This three-year grant supports comprehensive housing and supportive services for low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families in Portland, Maine, and throughout the state.

The funded activities include tenant-based rental assistance, short-term rent and utility payments, and coordinated supportive services such as case management and healthcare coordination. As a critical service provider in Maine, the Frannie Peabody Center leverages HOPWA funding to address homelessness risk, establish housing stability, and improve access to healthcare and related support services for vulnerable populations affected by HIV. The organization also coordinates with sub-awardees from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to deliver complementary services including community outreach, HIV testing, and case management across Cumberland County and the broader state.