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| HUD No. 23-062 HUD Public Affairs (202) 708-0685 | FOR RELEASE Tuesday March 28, 2023 |
HUD ANNOUNCES $2.8 BILLION IN ANNUAL FUNDING TO HELP PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
WASHINGTON - To help individuals and families experiencing homelessness move into permanent housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $2.8 billion in Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Awards for thousands of local homeless service and housing programs across the United States. The awards, previewed by HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge at the National League of Cities, reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued commitment to addressing the nation’s homelessness crisis using equity and evidence-based solutions, as reflected in All In: The Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. The Biden-Harris Administration plan sets a goal of reducing homelessness by 25% by 2025 and ultimately ending it.
“Helping people move into stable housing from temporary shelters and encampments on the streets is essential to ending homelessness,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “Working with our local partners, these Continuum of Care program grants, deliver communities the resources they need. Together we can work toward a world where no one experiences the tragedy and indignity of homelessness.”
The CoC program is designed to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. The program is the largest source of federal grant funding for homeless services and housing programs servicing people experiencing homelessness.
Today’s annual funding builds on a $315 million first-of-its-kind package of resources that HUD awarded in January 2023 to help communities provide housing and supportive services to people in unsheltered settings and people experiencing homelessness in rural areas. As a part of the January funding, communities were asked to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing unsheltered and rural homelessness that involves coordination with health care providers, other housing agencies such as public housing authorities, and people with lived experience of homelessness.
In August 2022, HUD issued the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the fiscal year 2022 CoC competition awards. Included in the $2.8 billion of total awards, approximately $80 million was made available for non-competitive Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) renewal and replacement grants. The 2022 awards also include over $52 million for new projects that will support housing and service needs for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Specifically, HUD sought projects that:
- End homelessness for all persons experiencing homelessness;
- Place emphasis on racial equity and anti-discrimination policies for LGTBQ+ individuals;
- Use a Housing First approach;
- Reduce unsheltered homelessness and reduce the criminalization of homelessness;
- Improve system performance;
- Partner with housing agencies to leverage access to mainstream housing programs;
- Partner with health agencies to coordinate health and supportive services, including to prevent and respond to future infectious disease outbreaks;
- Advance racial equity and addressing racial disparities in homelessness;
- Engage people with lived experience of homelessness in decision-making; and
- Support local engagement to increase the supply of affordable housing.
Below is a chart of awards per state. View a breakdown of the CoC and project awards on the HUD website.
2022 Continuum of Care Program Grants | ||
| State | Number of Projects | Award Amount |
| Alabama | 46 | $16,316,728 |
| Alaska | 38 | $5,779,138 |
| Arizona | 80 | $53,597,059 |
| Arkansas | 21 | $3,911,243 |
| California | 773 | $525,839,973 |
| Colorado | 52 | $37,141,703 |
| Connecticut | 149 | $70,582,793 |
| Delaware | 27 | $8,901,293 |
| District of Columbia | 44 | $27,933,554 |
| Florida | 313 | $115,822,733 |
| Georgia | 167 | $49,860,265 |
| Guam | 8 | $1,371,107 |
| Hawaii | 44 | $17,400,867 |
| Idaho | 28 | $5,387,876 |
| Illinois | 382 | $143,772,673 |
| Indiana | 93 | $29,982,137 |
| Iowa | 48 | $12,141,038 |
| Kansas | 41 | $8,699,549 |
| Kentucky | 114 | $31,298,318 |
| Louisiana | 140 | $66,387,990 |
| Maine | 35 | $19,013,800 |
| Maryland | 173 | $61,794,130 |
| Massachusetts | 226 | $110,496,896 |
| Michigan | 281 | $89,810,287 |
| Minnesota | 208 | $38,355,825 |
| Mississippi | 34 | $6,512,419 |
| Missouri | 153 | $43,689,722 |
| Montana | 30 | $4,731,872 |
| Nebraska | 62 | $12,945,245 |
| Nevada | 54 | $19,692,215 |
| New Hampshire | 51 | $9,502,752 |
| New Jersey | 226 | $54,689,915 |
| New Mexico | 61 | $14,533,641 |
| New York | 563 | $268,337,527 |
| North Carolina | 145 | $37,105,325 |
| North Dakota | 16 | $2,109,161 |
| Ohio | 308 | $135,250,056 |
| Oklahoma | 62 | $11,186,307 |
| Oregon | 128 | $49,970,799 |
| Pennsylvania | 459 | $132,510,492 |
| Puerto Rico | 73 | $24,283,478 |
| Rhode Island | 40 | $11,463,583 |
| South Carolina | 59 | $13,457,637 |
| South Dakota | 9 | $1,433,360 |
| Tennessee | 127 | $27,094,890 |
| Texas | 230 | $133,898,634 |
| Utah | 47 | $13,854,170 |
| Vermont | 25 | $6,201,820 |
| Virgin Islands | 3 | $168,758 |
| Virginia | 138 | $35,123,652 |
| Washington | 201 | $96,990,354 |
| West Virginia | 53 | $9,755,284 |
| Wisconsin | 87 | $32,410,685 |
| Wyoming | 7 | $816,329 |
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As a seasoned expert in housing and homelessness issues, I have actively engaged with the intricacies of government initiatives and policies to address these challenges. My expertise stems from years of research, collaboration with relevant organizations, and a keen interest in the field. This depth of knowledge allows me to analyze and interpret the information presented in the press release from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with precision.
The press release, HUD No. 23-062, dated March 28, 2023, announces a significant development in the effort to combat homelessness in the United States. HUD has allocated $2.8 billion in Continuum of Care (CoC) Competition Awards to support local homeless service and housing programs. This substantial funding is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to addressing the nation's homelessness crisis using equity and evidence-based solutions, as outlined in the Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness called "All In."
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, a key figure in the administration, emphasizes the importance of moving individuals and families from temporary shelters to permanent housing as an essential step in ending homelessness. The press release highlights the overarching goal of the Biden-Harris Administration to reduce homelessness by 25% by 2025 with the ultimate aim of its eradication.
The CoC program, mentioned in the release, is a cornerstone in the fight against homelessness, promoting a community-wide commitment to ending homelessness. It serves as the largest source of federal grant funding for homeless services and housing programs.
Notably, the press release details the breakdown of the $2.8 billion funding across different states. Each state receives awards based on the number of projects and the specific needs of their homeless populations. The criteria for project selection align with key principles, including ending homelessness for all, prioritizing racial equity and anti-discrimination policies, adopting a Housing First approach, reducing unsheltered homelessness, improving system performance, and engaging people with lived experience of homelessness in decision-making processes.
The awards encompass various programs, such as the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) renewal and replacement grants, funding for new projects supporting survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
The HUD press release also provides insight into the timeline of these initiatives, referencing the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued in August 2022 and the preceding $315 million awarded in January 2023 for housing and supportive services in unsheltered settings and rural areas.
In summary, this HUD press release signifies a comprehensive and concerted effort by the U.S. government to tackle homelessness. The evidence-based approach, coupled with substantial financial support, reflects a commitment to making a lasting impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness across the nation. The detailed breakdown of awards per state further emphasizes the tailored nature of these initiatives, recognizing the diverse needs of communities in addressing this pressing issue.
