Federal Grant Award Summary

The YWCA of Greater Flint, Inc. received a Project Grant of $275,542 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (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 CoC Program funds permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness while minimizing trauma and dislocation for individuals and families experiencing housing instability.

Through this award, the YWCA of Greater Flint will deliver comprehensive homelessness prevention and housing services in Flint, Michigan, leveraging its expertise in addressing homelessness, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Eligible CoC program components funded include permanent housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing programs, transitional housing facilities, supportive services such as case management, and HMIS operations. The organization's mission-driven approach integrates housing stability interventions with victim support services, particularly for women and families experiencing housing instability and domestic violence, positioning the award to address both immediate shelter needs and long-term self-sufficiency among vulnerable populations in the Greater Flint community.