Federal Project Grant Award Summary

South Oakland Shelter, doing business as Lighthouse Mi, received a $245,033 Project Grant 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 obligated on July 1, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. Located in Pontiac, Michigan, this funding supports the organization's comprehensive homelessness intervention and housing services.

Through this CoC Program award, Lighthouse Mi delivers critical services designed to end homelessness and promote housing stability among vulnerable populations in Oakland County. Eligible activities funded under this grant encompass permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). The organization utilizes these funds to provide housing relocation and stabilization services, short- and medium-term rental assistance, emergency shelter operations, and case management. Additionally, the grant supports targeted interventions for distinct populations, including runaway and homeless youth, as well as individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. These coordinated services aim to minimize trauma and dislocation while fostering pathways to self-sufficiency among persons experiencing homelessness.