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Introduction
HUD's
Homeless Assistance Web Page is available to help you learn more
about HUD's homeless assistance programs, and to keep you informed
about available funding. HUD's Homeless Assistance programs are
broken down into two main categories, formula
(non-competitive), and competitive.
Competitive programs are under the umbrella of Continuum of Care.
Competitive Programs
The
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act programs administered by
HUD that award funds competitively require the development of a
"Continuum of Care" system in the community where assistance
is being sought. A continuum of care system is designed to address
the critical problem of homelessness through a coordinated community-based
process of identifying needs and building a system to address those
needs. The approach is predicated on the understanding that homelessness
is not caused merely by a lack of shelter, but involves a variety
of underlying, unmet needs - physical, economic, and social. Funds
are granted based on the competition following the Notice
of Funding Availability (NOFA). Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance
Programs include:
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Supportive
Housing Program
Provides housing, including housing units and group quarters,
that has a supportive environment and includes a planned service
component.
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Shelter
Plus Care Program
Provides grants for rental assistance for homeless persons with
disabilities through four component programs: Tenant, Sponsor,
Project, and Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Rental Assistance.
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Single
Room Occupancy Program
Provides rental assistance on behalf of homeless individuals in
connection with moderate rehabilitation of SRO dwellings.
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Formula Program (Non-Competitive)
Formula
grants are awarded on the basis of the Consolidated
Plan that states and local jurrisdictions may fill out.
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Emergency
Shelter Grant Program
A federal grant program designed to help improve the quality of
existing emergency shelters for the homeless, to make available
additional shelters, to meet the costs of operating shelters,
to provide essential social services to homeless individuals,
and to help prevent homelessness.
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Other
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Title
V program
HUD collects and publishes information about surplus federal property
that can be used to help homeless persons. Eligible grantees include
states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. |
If
you would like to locate the HUD office closest to you, please select
Your Local HUD Office
which will connect you with the Web Page of each Field Office. The
Annual Progress Report is available now in a Word
and PDF
format.
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