Highlights of HUD’s Homeless Assistance
* An unprecedented number of local programs – nearly 6,000 – will receive nearly $1.5 billion.
* 1.217 of the project awards being announced today target individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Total funding to these projects is more than $330 million, a commitment that directly supports the national goal of ending chronic homelessness.
* More than $727 million is being awarded to projects that provide permanent housing solutions for homeless persons.
* 3,068 local projects that serve families with children will receive $729 million.
* 607 programs that primarily serve victims of domestic violence will receive nearly $97 million.
* $32 million is being awarded to 149 projects that primarily target homeless veterans among
* 1,768 of the projects funded today are dedicated to providing housing and support services to severely mentally ill clients, totaling $453 million. These persons are at high risk of experiencing long-term or chronic homelessness.
* $351 million will support 1,487 local programs that primarily help homeless individuals with substance abuse problems.