Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Eastern Carolina Homelessness Org, Inc. (ECHO) received a $473,163 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267), effective June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. The award supports ECHO's operations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, enabling the organization to deliver comprehensive housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families. Within the CoC Program framework, ECHO utilizes funding for eligible activities including permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, supportive services, and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS).

As an experienced nonprofit provider with a demonstrated track record of managing over $17 million in federal grant funding since 2019, ECHO applies this award to advance its mission of achieving housing stability and self-sufficiency among homeless populations, including homeless veterans, unaccompanied youth, and veteran families. The CoC Program funding enables ECHO to maintain residential facilities, provide case management services, facilitate access to supportive services, and coordinate community-wide efforts to minimize trauma and dislocation associated with homelessness while promoting access to mainstream programs and resources.