Federal Grant Award Summary

Emerald Development & Economic Network Inc. (Eden) received a $4.52 million Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) for the period August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. Eden operates as the prime recipient and United Funding Agency for this award, delivering comprehensive homelessness intervention services in the Cleveland, Ohio area. The funding supports activities across five CoC program components: permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing programs, transitional housing, supportive services only, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) coordination.

Eden's service delivery model includes direct operations of 24-hour emergency shelters for single women, development and renovation of affordable housing units, rental assistance administration, case management, and supportive services provision. The organization leverages sub-awards to local partners including Cuyahoga County, West Side Catholic Center, and Enterprise Community Partners, Inc., to expand rental assistance capacity, support housing development and renovation, provide specialized staffing for real estate projects, and coordinate rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention initiatives. Eligible funding covers establishment and operation of housing projects, acquisition and rehabilitation of structures, new construction, leasing costs, rental assistance, operating expenses, and supportive services designed to quickly house individuals and families experiencing homelessness while promoting self-sufficiency and access to mainstream programs.