This $16,245,579 Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on March 11, 2025 supports Emerald Development & Economic Network Inc. (doing business as Eden), a non-profit organization in Cleveland, Ohio, in providing comprehensive housing solutions and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
The grant funding enables Eden to deliver a range of eligible activities under the Continuum of Care Program, including permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, homeless management information systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. Key services provided include developing and managing affordable housing units, offering rental assistance, providing case management, and coordinating with local partners to create a network of homelessness prevention and intervention support. Eden also operates a 24-hour emergency shelter for single women and utilizes the grant funding to support new real estate development projects and existing property renovations.