Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, awarded Emerald Development & Economic Network Inc. (operating as Eden) a Project Grant of $17.2 million under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) effective June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. This award supports Eden's comprehensive homeless intervention and prevention services across multiple Ohio counties, with primary operations in the Cleveland area. The funding enables Eden to deliver the five core CoC program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing programs, transitional housing, supportive services only, and homelessness prevention activities.

Through this federal investment, Eden provides integrated services including 24-hour emergency shelter operations for single women, affordable housing development and renovation, rental assistance programs, comprehensive case management, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) coordination. The organization leverages sub-awards and partnerships with entities including Cuyahoga County, West Side Catholic Center, and Enterprise Community Partners to expand service capacity and support specialized housing production initiatives. These CoC-funded activities are designed to rapidly rehouse individuals and families experiencing homelessness while promoting long-term self-sufficiency and minimizing the trauma associated with housing instability.