Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency

Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency is a non-profit organization based in Benton Harbor, Michigan, registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) since 2004. The agency is a tax-exempt corporate entity focused on providing critical social services and support to vulnerable populations in southwestern Michigan. As a community action agency, it plays a crucial role in addressing local socioeconomic challenges, with a primary emphasis on addressing homelessness, poverty mitigation, and community development through various federal grant programs.

The organization receives federal grant awards primarily from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on programs like the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, Weatherization Assistance, Community Services Block Grant, and Homeless Prevention initiatives. Specific sub-grant awards include support for USDA programs, child nutrition programs, emergency food assistance, and housing-related services. Notable grant activities involve providing permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, transitional housing, and supportive services for homeless individuals and families. The agency also administers grants for infrastructure support, such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Weatherization Program, and participates in water assistance and consolidated appropriations funding. Its sub-grant partners include the Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and Michigan State Housing Development Authority, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing community needs through collaborative federal grant mechanisms.