Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Community Advocates Inc. received a $423,366 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, awarded June 1, 2026, under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). The award supports activities designed to address homelessness in Milwaukee, Wisconsin through the establishment and operation of housing and supportive service projects. Eligible funded activities encompass five primary 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.

The CoC Program grant enables Community Advocates to deliver comprehensive services aimed at quickly rehousing homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. Funded activities may include property acquisition and rehabilitation, new construction, rental assistance, case management, operating costs, and CoC planning activities. The award period extends through May 31, 2027, with Community Advocates serving as the recipient organization responsible for proper fiscal management and accountability of federal funds in accordance with applicable audit and reporting requirements.