Federal Grant Award Summary

Samaritas, a faith-based nonprofit organization based in Detroit, Michigan, received a Project Grant of $115,813 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). The award was effective June 1, 2026, with a completion date of May 31, 2027. Through this funding, Samaritas delivers critical housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families in the Detroit area, operating under its doing-business-as name, Lutheran Social Services of Michigan.

Under the CoC Program framework, Samaritas utilizes these federal funds to support one or more of five eligible program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). The CoC Program is designed to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness while minimizing trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness, facilitating access to mainstream programs, and optimizing self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing housing instability. Samaritas's track record demonstrates extensive experience delivering comprehensive social integration services, housing stability programs, and trauma-informed care across Michigan.