This federal Project Grant award of $721,685 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) is designed to support Guara Bi Inc.'s efforts to address homelessness in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
The funding will enable Guara Bi, a non-profit organization, to provide a range of essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This includes establishing and operating projects under the CoC Program components of permanent housing, transitional housing, supportive services, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and potentially homelessness prevention. The award will fund activities such as rental assistance, housing relocation and stabilization services, operations of supportive housing, and implementation of HMIS. The goal is to decrease the number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness by quickly housing them, minimizing trauma, and promoting self-sufficiency. The award period is from March 11, 2025 onward.