Federal Grant Award Summary

Lucha Contra El Sida Inc., doing business as Housing & Medical Services, received a $313,342 Project Grant award dated July 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 date of June 30, 2027, funds the establishment and operation of homelessness intervention services in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The organization delivers permanent supportive housing for individuals with disabilities, rapid rehousing programs, transitional housing facilities, and supportive services including case management, mental health treatment, substance abuse support, and job training to address housing insecurity and homelessness in the region.

The CoC Program award supports eligible costs associated with housing and service delivery infrastructure, including program planning activities, real property acquisition and rehabilitation, new construction, operating expenses, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) implementation. Lucha Contra El Sida Inc. operates targeted initiatives such as "Nuevo Horizonte," "Manantiales de Vida," and "Renacer de Vida" through partnerships with local government entities including the Municipio De San Juan and the Puerto Rico Department of the Family, working collaboratively to minimize trauma and dislocation while promoting self-sufficiency among homeless individuals and families.