Federal Grant Award Summary

Shelter Of Flint Inc. received a $588,229 Project Grant from the 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 April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The award supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness in Flint, Michigan, through the provision of emergency shelter, housing assistance, and comprehensive supportive services to approximately 600 individuals annually. Eligible activities funded under the CoC Program include permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS).

The grant enables Shelter Of Flint Inc. to deliver critical services including safe emergency shelter for 30-90 days, food, clothing, transportation assistance, training, coaching, and child services, with the primary objective of helping individuals transition to stable, affordable housing while addressing underlying factors contributing to homelessness. Through complementary funding from state and local entities—including the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the City of Flint—the organization strengthens its capacity to minimize trauma and dislocation while promoting self-sufficiency and community-wide commitment to ending homelessness.