Federal Grant Award Summary

Rhode Island Housing received a $754,429 Project Grant 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) awarded June 1, 2026, with completion expected by May 31, 2027. The CoC Program funds efforts to promote community-wide commitment to ending homelessness and provide rapid rehousing for homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and dislocation. As the quasi-public housing authority for the State of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Housing will utilize these funds to establish and operate projects across five eligible program components: permanent housing (including permanent supportive housing for persons with disabilities and rapid rehousing), transitional housing, supportive services only, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention activities.

The award supports Rhode Island Housing's implementation of comprehensive homelessness services in Providence, Rhode Island. Eligible funded activities may include CoC planning costs, acquisition and rehabilitation of real property for housing or supportive services, new construction, rental assistance, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment services, job training, and development of HMIS platforms. These activities align with the program's dual objectives of promoting access to mainstream programs for homeless individuals and families while optimizing self-sufficiency among persons experiencing homelessness.