Continuum of care program

The federal Project Grant award of $185,682 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) supports Mohawk Opportunities, Inc., a non-profit organization in Schenectady, New York. The award, valid from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025, enables Mohawk Opportunities to provide comprehensive homelessness intervention services, including rapid rehousing, permanent housing placement, homelessness prevention, temporary rental assistance, and housing stabilization. The organization's service model incorporates critical support mechanisms such as case management, housing search assistance, landlord mediation, budget counseling, and benefits acquisition support to help individuals and families experiencing homelessness achieve self-sufficiency and secure stable housing. This federal grant award is part of HUD's broader efforts to promote community-wide strategies to end homelessness through funding for nonprofit providers, state and local governments.