Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, awarded $1,241,431 to Cots (Community Organization for Total Services) on April 1, 2026, under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). This award supports Cots' comprehensive homelessness intervention services in Detroit, Michigan, through December 31, 2026. Under the CoC Program, Cots delivers housing and supportive services across five core components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) operations. The funding enables Cots to serve over 1,200 individuals annually, with 60% of beneficiaries being children, through direct shelter services, permanent housing placement, case management, and administrative coordination.

Cots implements these services through collaborative partnerships with sub-recipients including the City of Detroit, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, and Michigan Department of Education. Sub-grant activities funded through this award include shelter operations, permanent supportive housing delivery, leasing and supportive services, administrative support, and COVID-19 risk mitigation efforts for homeless populations. The CoC Program funding supports the organization's capacity to minimize trauma and dislocation while promoting self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Detroit metropolitan area.