Federal Grant Award Summary

The New Jersey Department of Health received a $1,235,823 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program (CFDA 14.241). The award was made on May 19, 2026, with a performance period extending through May 18, 2029. The HOPWA program provides federal funding to states, units of local government, and nonprofit organizations to address housing and supportive service needs for low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families.

Under this three-year award, the New Jersey Department of Health will deliver comprehensive housing and supportive services in Trenton, New Jersey. These services include tenant-based and facility-based rental assistance, transitional and permanent supportive housing, short-term housing assistance, and critical supportive services such as case management, healthcare coordination, and program planning. The funding will support the establishment of stable housing, reduce homelessness risk, and improve access to healthcare and related support services for eligible HIV/AIDS-affected populations. Grantees are required to maintain detailed financial records and submit annual performance reports documenting expenditures, program accomplishments, and household outcomes related to housing stability and care access.