Federal Grant Award Summary

The New York City Department of Homeless Services received a $1.5 million Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, under the Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Continuum of Care Program provides funding to establish and operate comprehensive homelessness assistance projects across five primary components: permanent supportive housing (including rapid rehousing), transitional housing, supportive services, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention activities.

Under this award, the New York City Department of Homeless Services delivers services and support through eligible activities that may include housing acquisition and rehabilitation, new construction, rental and operating assistance, supportive services for homeless individuals and families, CoC planning and coordination activities, and HMIS infrastructure development. As a prime grantee with substantial experience administering federal homelessness assistance funding, the department serves as both a direct service provider and a pass-through entity, sub-awarding portions of federal funding to local service providers and community partners to expand homelessness services throughout New York City. These coordinated efforts support the program's overarching goals of promoting community-wide commitment to ending homelessness while quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families and optimizing self-sufficiency outcomes.