Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health, received a $316,663 Project Grant award 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 June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. This award supports the establishment and operation of CoC-eligible projects designed to address homelessness through five primary program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS).

The funding enables the Division to implement services and activities including CoC planning and collaborative development activities, acquisition and rehabilitation of structures for housing or supportive services, new construction, leasing and rental assistance, operating costs, and direct supportive services to homeless individuals and families. These efforts support the broader CoC program goals of promoting community-wide commitment to ending homelessness, quickly housing homeless populations while minimizing trauma and dislocation, improving access to mainstream programs, and optimizing self-sufficiency. Performance activities are centered in Jefferson City, Missouri, where the Division has established itself as a principal recipient of HUD's CoC funding, accounting for a significant portion of its federal grant portfolio.