This $487,804 federal Project Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267) on March 11, 2025. The grant will support the efforts of Crossroads Rhode Island, a non-profit organization, to provide a range of services to prevent and end homelessness in Providence, Rhode Island.
The grant funding will be used to implement the CoC Program, which promotes community-wide strategies to address homelessness. Crossroads Rhode Island will provide emergency shelter, rapid re-housing assistance, and permanent supportive housing to homeless individuals and families. Additionally, the organization will offer housing counseling, job training, and case management services to help clients achieve self-sufficiency and transition to stable housing and employment. The grant will also cover costs associated with operating the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and administrative expenses.