Summary of Federal Project Grant Award

The County of Chester, Pennsylvania received a $125,611.00 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, dated April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2027, supports the County's efforts to address homelessness and housing instability across the West Chester region. Through this funding, the County administers CoC Program activities designed to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness while providing direct services to vulnerable populations.

The CoC Program funding supports five primary program components: permanent housing (including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities and rapid rehousing), transitional housing, supportive services only, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention. The County of Chester, operating as the Chester County Bar Foundation, leverages this funding in partnership with local community-based organizations including the Housing Authority of Chester County, Open Hearth Inc., and Kennett Area Community Service to deliver rental assistance, shelter operations, permanent supportive housing, case management, and employment support services. These coordinated efforts minimize trauma and dislocation while promoting self-sufficiency among individuals and families experiencing homelessness.