Federal Grant Award Summary

Economic Security Corporation Of Southwest Area received a $117,046.00 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 (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267), effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. The award supports activities designed to address homelessness in the Joplin, Missouri area through eligible CoC program components including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) operations.

The funding enables Economic Security Corporation to establish and operate projects that quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and dislocation. Allowable uses of CoC grant funds include CoC planning activities, fiscal control and accounting functions, acquisition and rehabilitation of real property for housing or supportive services, new construction, rental assistance, case management, and operating costs. The grant supports the organization's broader mission to provide comprehensive community support services addressing homelessness and economic challenges facing vulnerable populations in southwest Missouri.