Federal Grant Award Summary

Child & Family Services of Erie County received a $564,636 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The CoC Program funds initiatives designed to end homelessness through community-wide collaboration and rapid rehousing efforts that minimize trauma and dislocation for homeless individuals and families. Through this award, the organization will support eligible activities across five program components: permanent supportive housing (including rapid rehousing), transitional housing, supportive services, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention services.

As a nonprofit provider in Buffalo, New York, Child & Family Services of Erie County will utilize these funds to establish and operate housing and supportive service projects that address complex social challenges including homelessness, domestic violence, and youth-related needs. Eligible cost categories supported under this award include real property acquisition and rehabilitation, new construction, rental assistance, case management, and operating costs associated with these housing and service delivery initiatives. The organization's work aligns with the CoC Program's broader objective of promoting self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness while ensuring access to mainstream support services.