The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a prominent international Christian charitable organization founded in 1865, dedicated to providing social services, humanitarian aid, and spiritual support to communities worldwide. As a registered non-profit organization with tax-exempt status, the entity actively engages with federal agencies to support vulnerable populations through targeted grant-based programs. The organization primarily receives federal grant awards focused on addressing critical social challenges such as homelessness, housing insecurity, and support for at-risk populations, with a particular emphasis on comprehensive community-based assistance.

The Salvation Army has secured multiple significant federal grant awards, predominantly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through programs like the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) and Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. These grants, ranging from $793,175 to $861,613, enable the organization to provide extensive services including permanent and transitional housing, rental assistance, supportive services, homeless management information systems, and prevention services for populations like homeless youth, families, and veterans. Additionally, the organization has received sub-grants from entities such as the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for AmeriCorps programs, the City of Nampa for community development block grant (CDBG) funding to operate homeless shelters, and the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare for COVID-19 community outreach. The Department of Veterans Affairs has also provided per diem funding to support transitional housing for homeless veterans, demonstrating The Salvation Army's multifaceted approach to addressing complex social service needs across different federal grant mechanisms.