HUD: Assistance Announced for Hawaii in Wake of Fires
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster relief for the state of Hawaii to assist state, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on August 8, 2023, and continuing. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for Maui County. Effective immediately, HUD is: Recently,…
HUD: $869,000 Allocated to Public Housing Authorities as Part of Foster Youth to Independence Initiative
HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence initiative provides housing choice vouchers for vulnerable youth exiting foster care Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $869,000 in funding for 14 public housing authorities (PHAs) in 10 different states, totaling 86 vouchers. This funding opportunity is part of the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI)…
HUD and VA Launch “Boot Camps” to Accelerate Homeless Veterans’ Path to Permanent Housing and Support Services
The U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) launched the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) “Boot Camps.” The HUD-VASH “Boot Camps” are a series of workshops to help Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Veteran Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) improve their processes and more quickly transition veterans from homelessness to permanent…
HUD: Over $21 Million Invested for Native Hawaiian Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $21.3 million in Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant (NHHBG) funding to support the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). This funding will support the housing needs of low-income Native Hawaiian families. “This investment reinforces the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to Native Hawaiian families through accessible…
HUD: $50 Million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Awarded to Philadelphia, PA
The Philadelphia Housing Authority will redevelop Bartram Village and the entire Kingsessing area. Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Richard Monocchio, announced the awarding of a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grant for $50 million to the Philadelphia Housing Authority and the City of…
HUD: $40 Million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Awarded to Atlanta, GA
The Housing Authority of Atlanta will redevelop Bowen Homes and the entire Bowen area Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Dominique Blom was joined by Congresswoman Nikema Williams and Mayor Andre Dickens in announcing the awarding of the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grant…
HUD: $50 Million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Awarded to Pittsburgh, PA
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will redevelop Bedford Dwellings public housing property and the Hill District area. Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Monocchio, announced the awarding of a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grant for $50 million to the Housing…
CDFI Fund: Application Demand Released for FY 2023 Round of BEA Program
Nearly $1.05 Billion in Increased Investments, Lending and Services in Highly Distressed Communities and to CDFIs The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced today the application data for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 round of its Bank Enterprise Award Program (BEA Program). A total of 189 applications were…
HUD: $40 Million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Awarded to Miami-Dade County, FL
Miami-Dade County will redevelop Cutler Manor and the Goulds neighborhood Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Deputy Secretary for Field Policy and Management Michele Perez announced the awarding of Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grant for $40 million to the Miami-Dade County to redevelop Cutler Manor in the Goulds area. Assistant Deputy…
HUD: $50 Million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Awarded to Tucson, AZ
The City of Tucson will redevelop Tucson House and the entire Thrive in the 05 neighborhood Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Richard Monocchio announced the awarding of Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grant for $50 million to the City of Tucson to redevelop…