Federal Grant Award Summary

Meridian Healthcare (doing business as Mccdp) received a $232,994 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The award supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness in the Boardman, Ohio service area through rapid rehousing and comprehensive supportive services. Under the CoC Program, Meridian Healthcare delivers eligible services across five primary program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing initiatives, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) operations.

The funded activities enable Meridian Healthcare to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing the trauma and dislocation associated with housing instability. Services include case management, rental assistance, housing relocation support, and stabilization services designed to promote self-sufficiency and access to mainstream support programs. These efforts align with the CoC Program's broader community-wide commitment to ending homelessness through collaborative, coordinated approaches that serve vulnerable populations experiencing housing insecurity.