Federal Grant Award Summary

The Housing Authority of Bergen County received a $1.65M Project Grant awarded April 1, 2026, through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267). The grant funds the establishment and operation of housing and supportive service projects designed to address homelessness in Bergen County, New Jersey. Under this award, the Housing Authority delivers coordinated entry services, housing placements, and comprehensive supportive services to homeless individuals and families, including persons fleeing domestic violence and youth ages 24 and younger.

The funded activities encompass five primary program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services-only programs, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) infrastructure. Eligible uses of grant funds include real property acquisition and rehabilitation, new construction of housing units, rental assistance, case management, operating costs, and CoC planning activities. The award period extends through March 31, 2027, and reflects the Housing Authority's ongoing capacity as a prime recipient under HUD's COC Program, with a documented track record of managing multiple annual awards totaling approximately $42.6M in cumulative obligated dollars across 141 awards since 2011.