HUD Grants Support Affordable Housing in Alabama, Connecticut, Mississippi, and Virginia
Posted On: September 16, 2024
HUD Grants Support Affordable Housing in Alabama, Connecticut, Mississippi, and Virginia
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced grant awards to organizations in Alabama, Connecticut, Mississippi, and Virginia. These grants will boost affordable housing efforts and support services for vulnerable populations. This includes ensuring that individuals and families in need can access safe, stable, and affordable housing.
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program, and Housing Mobility-Related Services are part of this significant investment in housing solutions. These programs address different aspects of housing challenges, ranging from homelessness prevention to housing assistance for people with HIV/AIDS.
Key Programs in HUD’s Affordable Housing Efforts
HOPWA: Provides housing assistance and services for low-income people living with HIV/AIDS.
VASH: Offers housing vouchers and support services to veterans experiencing homelessness.
Housing Mobility-Related Services: Helps families move to neighborhoods with more opportunities.
Congratulations to Alabama, Connecticut, Mississippi, and Virginia
We congratulate the organizations in these four states awarded HUD grants. Their work is critical in addressing homelessness and providing affordable housing. These funds will enable them to expand their reach and continue making a difference in their communities.
Alabama Grant Awards
AIDS Alabama, Inc.: $987,317 (HOPWA)
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District: $2,119,900 (Housing Mobility)
Health Services Center, Anniston: $915,881 (HOPWA)
ConnecticutGrant Awards
Housing Authority of Bridgeport: $500,000 (Choice Neighborhoods)
Connecticut Department of Housing: $4,500,000 (Housing Mobility)
To visualize the distribution of HUD’s funding across these states, we’ve created the following chart:
State
HOPWA Funding
Housing Mobility Services
VASH Funding
Family Unification Program
Healthy Homes Grant
Alabama
$987,317
$2,119,900
$579,680
N/A
N/A
Connecticut
N/A
$4,500,000
$375,095
N/A
N/A
Mississippi
$1,266,240
N/A
N/A
$376,940
$2,000,000
Virginia
N/A
N/A
$856,880
N/A
N/A
Why HUD Grants Matter for Affordable Housing
These HUD grants are pivotal in creating lasting solutions for affordable housing. They address a variety of critical issues, from providing housing to people living with HIV/AIDS to supporting veterans who are experiencing homelessness. In Alabama, Mississippi, and Virginia, the HUD VASH program will ensure veterans have the housing and support they need to transition to stable lives. Meanwhile, Connecticut’s significant investment in housing mobility will allow families to move into neighborhoods with better opportunities.
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