Continuum of care program

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Mohawk Opportunities, Inc., a non-profit organization in Schenectady, NY, a $159,627 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) Project Grant with a performance period from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The grant funding will enable Mohawk Opportunities to provide a comprehensive suite of services to address homelessness in the Schenectady area, including rapid rehousing, permanent housing placement, homelessness prevention, temporary rental assistance, housing relocation, and stabilization services. The organization also offers case management, housing search assistance, landlord mediation, budget counseling, and benefits acquisition support. This grant award is part of HUD's efforts to foster a community-wide commitment to end homelessness through the Continuum of Care Program, which emphasizes coordinated strategies among nonprofit providers, governments, and public housing agencies.