Project Grant Award Summary

Cares Of NY, Inc. received $159,273.00 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) for the period of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. The award supports the organization's delivery of comprehensive housing and supportive services designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Albany, New York area. Under this award, Cares Of NY, Inc. provides eligible services across five core program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing with rental assistance, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) implementation and operation.

The funded activities include CoC planning activities, case management, employment assistance, healthcare referrals, mental health and substance abuse treatment services, short-term to long-term rental assistance, and project administrative costs. These services are designed to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and dislocation, promoting access to mainstream programs, and optimizing self-sufficiency among vulnerable populations. Cares Of NY, Inc. maintains a robust track record of administering multiple concurrent CoC awards, demonstrating sustained federal confidence in its capacity to effectively implement complex homelessness intervention programs and deliver measurable outcomes in community-wide efforts to end homelessness.