Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Lucha Contra El Sida Inc. (doing business as Housing & Medical Services) received a $157,822 Project Grant award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Continuum of Care Program (CFDA 14.267) on February 1, 2026, with performance through January 31, 2027. The organization, based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, utilizes this funding to establish and operate integrated homelessness intervention services, including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities, rapid rehousing programs, transitional housing facilities, and supportive services such as case management, mental health treatment, substance abuse support, and job training. The award also supports Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) implementation and related program administration.

As a prime recipient under HUD's Continuum of Care Program, the organization executes targeted initiatives through sub-awards to local government partners including the Municipio De San Juan and the Puerto Rico Department of the Family. These collaborative efforts aim to quickly house homeless individuals and families while providing supportive services to optimize self-sufficiency and promote access to mainstream programs. The organization's funding portfolio reflects specialized focus on concrete homelessness-intervention services addressing housing insecurity in the San Juan metropolitan area.