HUD: New Communities Accepted to Participate in the ConnectHomeUSA Initiative and Bridge the Digital Divide for HUD-Assisted Families
ConnectHomeUSA will support HUD-assisted communities by addressing the three key aspects of digital inclusion: providing affordable internet access, offering free/affordable devices, and delivering digital skills training. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announces 97 communities that have been selected to participate in the ConnectHomeUSA (CHUSA) initiative, bringing training and technical assistance to…
HUD: Council on Foundations and HUD Announce Winners of 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations (The Council) announced the winners of the 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships. The Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships recognizes excellence in partnerships that have both transformed the relationship between the public and philanthropic sectors and led to measurable benefits…
FDIC: New Survey Highlights Potential Bankable Moments at IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Providers
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) released a report today providing insight into the role the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) providers have in helping unbanked Americans access banking products and services. The FDIC’s research suggests VITA providers are well-positioned to expand economic inclusion during bankable moments, such as when a client opens a…
FEMA: $117 Million Announced for Emergency Food and Shelter Program to Fight Hunger, Homelessness
Today, FEMA awarded $117 million to help fight hunger and homelessness in America, which will improve community responses by providing funding to numerous local organizations across the country to lift people out of dire conditions. Congress appropriated $117 million through the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 to FEMA’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program…
FEMA: Agency Partners with Operation HOPE to Help People Build Financial Resiliency After Disasters
FEMA and Operation HOPE, an organization that provides free financial information and guidance to people and businesses that are affected by major disasters and emergencies, signed an agreement this week to continue assisting communities in their recoveries. This partnership will enable more effective and efficient recoveries by amplifying the role of nonprofits as key collaborators…
FEMA: $300 Million in Direct Funding Announced for Communities Receiving Migrants and $340 Million for a New Competitive Awards Process
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through FEMA and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), announced $300 million in grants through the Shelter and Services Program (SSP), which was authorized by Congress to support communities that are providing services to migrants. Two hundred seventy-five million dollars will be distributed in the first allocation, and the…
HUD: Nearly $9 Million Announced to Support People Experiencing Homelessness in Florida through Disaster Recovery Program
Grants will be awarded to the state and six localities to support those living in an emergency shelter, transitional housing, or a place not meant for human habitation. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $8.7 million in Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funding to the State of Florida and six localities…
HUD: HHS and HUD’s Accelerator Program Partner to Address Homelessness
HHS and HUD’s Accelerator Program will Help States Expand Services to Make it Easier for People with Complex Medical Needs to Get and Keep Stable Housing The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are announcing that eight states and the District of Columbia (DC) have…
HUD: $3.16 Billion in Homelessness Assistance Funding Awarded to Communities Nationwide
Grant awards to over 7,000 projects represent the largest amount of annual federal funding provided through HUD’s Continuum of Care program in history, expanding housing and services projects for people experiencing homelessness, including survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced nearly $3.16…
HUD: $40.25 Million Available for Housing Counseling Agencies
Grants will expand housing counseling services and provide comprehensive financial literacy, homeownership, and affordable housing support to underserved communities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling announced today that $40.25 million in grant funding is available to support housing counseling services for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters. “Housing counselors across…