Federal Grant Award Summary

The Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health, received a $576,926 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 Program (CFDA 14.267) for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The award supports homelessness intervention and housing services delivered from Jefferson City, Missouri, consistent with the Division's established portfolio of CoC program work across the state.

Under this award, the Division of Behavioral Health will fund eligible activities designed to end homelessness through one or more of five program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). The Continuum of Care Program funds may also support CoC planning activities, unified funding agency costs for fiscal oversight, acquisition and rehabilitation of structures for housing or services, new construction, leasing, rental assistance, and operating costs. These services align with HUD's community-wide commitment to housing homeless individuals and families while promoting access to mainstream programs and optimizing self-sufficiency among persons experiencing homelessness.