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Grants for Healthcare Resources for the Homeless

According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, approximately 3.5 million Americans are homeless. There is a growing need for services geared to the homeless, one of which is healthcare. Several grants are available for organizations providing healthcare services for the homeless geared toward physical and mental health.

  1. The Andersen Corporate Foundation

    • The Andersen Corporate Foundation provides grants geared toward affordable housing, safety, human services, youth development and healthcare for the homeless. These grants are available in communities within states where Anderson has facilities, such as Wisconsin, Iowa, Virginia and New Jersey.

    St. Luke's Foundation

    • Saint Luke's Foundation provides grants and services for individuals and families in Cleveland, Ohio. Its mission is to provide support and improvement for the homeless through funding projects that deal with food and basic needs, like clothing, shelter and healthcare needs.

    Health Care for the Homeless

    • Health Care for the Homeless is a federal grant program supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and is designed to provide basic healthcare services, including substance abuse treatment, and emergency care for emergency and inpatient care services.

    Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness

    • Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) is a formula grant, which means it is a non-competitive grant that is based on a predetermined number or rate. PATH is geared for support and mental health services for homeless individuals with serious mental illness or substance abuse problems.

    Children and Families

    • Administration for Children and Families, through its Family and Youth Service Bureau Program, provides grants to locally-controlled, community and faith-based programs geared to help runaway and homeless youth. Grants are designed to fund needs, such as shelter, food, clothing, and mental health services and general healthcare.

    Surplus Property Program

    • The DHHS Title V Surplus Property Program grants excess federal properties, land and buildings to organizations that serve the homeless. These properties can be used to provide many healthcare and emergency services, including substance abuse, aftercare programs and mental health programs.

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