Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded Urban Ministries of Durham Inc. a $307,902 Project Grant under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) effective March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. This award supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness in Durham, North Carolina, by funding eligible activities across five primary program components: permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services only, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention initiatives. The grant may also support planning activities, unified funding agency costs, and acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of structures used for housing or supportive services delivery.

Urban Ministries of Durham Inc., a domestic shelter and tax-exempt nonprofit organization, delivers comprehensive services to homeless individuals and families including permanent housing placement, rapid rehousing assistance, transitional housing, case management, and coordinated entry referral services. The organization's mission aligns with the Continuum of Care Program's goals of minimizing trauma and dislocation for homeless populations while promoting access to mainstream resources and advancing self-sufficiency. This grant continues the organization's track record of HUD funding, building upon previous awards to strengthen housing stability and supportive service capacity for vulnerable populations in the Durham area.