Federal Grant Award Summary

Heart of West Michigan United Way received a $250,793 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), effective June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. The organization, serving as the fiduciary agency for the Kent County Continuum of Care, utilizes this funding to support comprehensive homelessness intervention services across five core program components: permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS).

The awarded funds support eligible activities including CoC planning coordination, fiscal control and accounting functions, acquisition and rehabilitation of real property for housing and supportive services, case management, operating costs, and rental assistance. Through this funding, Heart of West Michigan United Way coordinates local efforts to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and dislocation, promoting access to mainstream programs, and optimizing self-sufficiency among vulnerable populations in the Kent County region. The CoC Program's design emphasizes community-wide commitment to ending homelessness through collaborative partnerships among nonprofit providers, governmental entities, and local stakeholders.