Federal Grant Award Summary

The Missouri Department of Mental Health, Division of Behavioral Health, received a $336,858 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). The award, dated March 1, 2026, with a completion date of February 28, 2027, supports the state agency's efforts to address homelessness in Jefferson City, Missouri through the provision of comprehensive housing and supportive services.

Under the CoC Program, the funding enables the Division of Behavioral Health to deliver eligible services across 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 award may also support planning activities, fiscal control and accounting functions, property acquisition and rehabilitation, and homelessness prevention initiatives designed to quickly house homeless individuals and families while promoting access to mainstream programs and optimizing self-sufficiency among vulnerable populations experiencing housing insecurity.