Project Grant OH0725L5E022502

Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Emerald Development & Economic Network Inc. (operating as Eden) received $756,758 in federal funding 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. As the prime recipient and United Funding Agency for the Cleveland, Ohio region, Eden delivers comprehensive homelessness intervention services across all five CoC program components, including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing programs, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) coordination.

Eden's service delivery encompasses direct operations and sub-award partnerships with local entities including Cuyahoga County, West Side Catholic Center, and Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. Specific services include administration of 24-hour emergency shelters for single women, development and renovation of affordable housing units, rental assistance and case management for homeless populations, and HMIS coordination activities. The organization leverages sub-award funds to expand rental assistance capacity, support housing development projects, provide rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention services, and coordinate specialized real estate and construction support within the Cleveland area and surrounding Ohio counties.