Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded $667,138 to Lucha Contra El Sida Inc. (doing business as Housing & Medical Services) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) effective February 1, 2026, with a completion date of January 31, 2027. This Project Grant supports the establishment and operation of homelessness intervention services in San Juan, Puerto Rico, including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing programs, transitional housing facilities, and supportive services such as case management, mental health treatment, and substance abuse support.

The organization executes targeted initiatives including "Nuevo Horizonte," "Manantiales de Vida," and "Renacer de Vida" through sub-awards to local government partners including the Municipio De San Juan and the Puerto Rico Department of the Family. Eligible activities funded under this award encompass housing acquisition and rehabilitation, new construction, leasing, rental assistance, operating costs, supportive services delivery, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) implementation. These services directly support the CoC Program's core objectives of promoting community-wide commitment to ending homelessness while minimizing trauma and dislocation experienced by homeless individuals and families.