Monday, August 18, 2014

HUD Funding Available for Housing Projects for the Homeless

Atlantic County government is accepting new project proposals for funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist Atlantic County citizens experiencing homelessness.

Approximately $87,000 is available to fund permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and/or families as well as rapid re-housing for homeless families with children.

Letters of intent must be submitted no later than 4 PM on September 10, 2014 and include a description of project, targeted population and cost. A 25 percent in-kind or cash match is required. HUD will not fund more than 20 percent for case management services for any new project.

Letters should be submitted to: John McLernon, Director of Community Relations and Social Services, Atlantic County Department of Family & Community Development, 1333 Atlantic Avenue, 1st floor, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.

For more information, please contact John McLernon at (609) 345-6700, ext. 2873 or Karen Parish at karenp@mandl.net

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