Federal Grant Award Summary

Community Advocates Inc. received a $1,558,412 Project Grant 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) for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The funding supports the organization's efforts to address homelessness in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area through the establishment and operation of housing and supportive service projects designed to quickly house homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency.

The award enables Community Advocates to deliver comprehensive services across five primary 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. Eligible uses of funds encompass CoC planning activities, fiscal control and accounting, acquisition and rehabilitation of real property, new construction, rental assistance, case management, and operating costs. These services target vulnerable populations including homeless individuals, families experiencing homelessness, persons fleeing domestic violence, and youth ages 24 and younger.