Federal Grant Award Summary

The Commission On Economic Opportunity of Luzerne County received a $175,185 Project Grant award dated June 1, 2026, from the 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, with a completion deadline of May 31, 2027, supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area through established CoC program components.

Under this award, the organization provides comprehensive housing and supportive services designed to end homelessness and promote self-sufficiency. Eligible activities funded through this grant include permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, transitional housing, supportive services such as case management, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) for data collection and coordination. The CoC Program emphasizes minimizing trauma and dislocation while facilitating access to mainstream resources and promoting housing stability among vulnerable populations, including individuals with disabilities and youth experiencing homelessness.