Continuum of care program

This Project Grant award of $874,642.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). The grant was awarded to Collaborative Support Programs of NJ Inc. (CSPNJ), a non-profit organization based in Freehold, New Jersey, to provide comprehensive housing assistance, supportive services, and community-based programs for individuals with mental health challenges and other special needs.

The funding will support CSPNJ's efforts to address homelessness and help vulnerable populations access stable housing and supportive services. Key activities include permanent housing, transitional housing, rapid rehousing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. In addition to this primary award, CSPNJ also engages in sub-grant work with entities like the University of Illinois, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, and Delaware Department of Health and Social Services to deliver diverse services such as research studies, peer staff training, and specialized training for recovery center and agency leadership.