Federal Grant Award Summary

The Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health, received a $1,613,431 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). The award, effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, supports critical homelessness intervention and housing services in Jefferson City, Missouri. The CoC Program funds eligible activities across five components: permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing for homeless individuals and families; transitional housing; supportive services only; Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) for data tracking; and homelessness prevention initiatives where applicable.

Under this award, the Missouri Department of Mental Health will deliver services designed to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness while minimizing trauma and dislocation. Eligible activities funded through this grant include CoC planning, acquisition and rehabilitation of real property for housing or supportive services, rental assistance, case management, operating costs, and other supportive services that facilitate quick rehousing and promote self-sufficiency among homeless individuals and families. The department's Division of Behavioral Health, with demonstrated expertise in providing comprehensive mental health and behavioral health services to vulnerable populations, will execute these evidence-based homelessness intervention strategies to support HUD's broader goal of ending homelessness through collaborative community efforts.