First Light Inc.
- UEI
- R9FEF1EVYTW3
- CAGE
- 66DN1
- Primary NAICS
- 624221 Temporary Shelters
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
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- 624221 Temporary Shelters Primary
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- firstlightshelter.org
- Founded
- 1999
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Family Services
- SIC code
- 83 Social Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
About First Light Inc.
First Light Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity registered in SAM.gov since 2010, located in Birmingham, Alabama, and specializing in domestic shelter services for homeless individuals and families. As a non-profit organization, the entity primarily receives federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), specifically through the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. The organization focuses on providing comprehensive housing and supportive services to vulnerable populations, with a particular emphasis on addressing homelessness and supporting mentally ill individuals in the Birmingham metropolitan area.
Through its federal grant awards, First Light Inc. delivers a wide range of critical housing and support services designed to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families while minimizing trauma and promoting self-sufficiency. The organization's grant-funded activities include emergency housing, permanent supportive housing, rapid rehousing, transitional housing, case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment, job training, and access to mainstream community resources. Between 2020 and 2025, First Light Inc. has received multiple consecutive annual CoC Program Project Grants totaling over $3 million, with award amounts ranging from $133,142 to $566,846. Additionally, the organization has served as a sub-awardee for grants from local government entities like the City of Birmingham, further expanding its capacity to provide housing assistance. Each grant typically supports a one-year performance period and aims to help homeless populations achieve stable living situations, with a specific focus on serving mentally ill individuals in the local community.
Quick answers
What is First Light Inc.'s UEI?
First Light Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is R9FEF1EVYTW3.
What is First Light Inc.'s CAGE code?
First Light Inc.'s CAGE code is 66DN1.
What is First Light Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
First Light Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 624221 (Temporary Shelters).
Is First Light Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. First Light Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through February 23, 2027.
What is First Light Inc.'s most recent federal award?
First Light Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Purpose: the continuum of care (COC) program is designed to promote community-wide commitment to the goal of ending… (AL0128L4C002510), from Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, on July 1, 2026.
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