Federal Grant Award Summary

Ican Inc., a nonprofit community development corporation located in Canton, Ohio, received a $296,071 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). The award, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness and housing insecurity in the Canton and Stark County regions through multiple service modalities.

Under this CoC Program award, Ican Inc. provides comprehensive supportive services and housing assistance designed to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while promoting long-term self-sufficiency. Eligible activities funded through this grant include rapid rehousing, rental assistance, case management, housing counseling, job training, and mental health/substance abuse treatment services. The organization leverages federal funding to coordinate with local government entities, including the City of Canton and Stark County, to deliver integrated solutions that minimize trauma and dislocation while optimizing access to mainstream community resources for vulnerable populations experiencing homelessness.