31-03-2025
City of Huntsville approves $300K grant in services for unsheltered population
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The City of Huntsville approved a large grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
On March 27, the City of Huntsville announced the approval of $300,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant funds to go towards nine local agencies to help vulnerable residents.
Under the conditions of ADECA's 2024 ESG Program, Huntsville Community Development Manager Scott Erwin said the City could only distribute funds to nonprofit organizations that provide services to the unsheltered population.
'The City of Huntsville is committed to supporting our most vulnerable residents by partnering with organizations that provide essential services to those experiencing homelessness,' said Erwin. 'These ADECA grant funds will help our local agencies continue their vital work, offering shelter, case management and other critical resources to individuals and families in need. We appreciate the dedication of these organizations and their efforts to make a lasting impact in our community.'
The following agencies are receiving awards from the City with ADECA funds:
AshaKiran, Inc. – $15,000
Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties, Inc. – $108,000
Crisis Services of North Alabama, Inc. – $38,000
First Stop, Inc. – $54,000
Family Services Center, Inc. – $35,000
New Futures, Inc. – $20,000
Salvation Army, Inc. – $18,000
North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless, Inc. – $5,000
Hands Across Decatur, Inc. – $5,000
In April 2024, the Huntsville City Council approved a project that would bring a new multi-family development to the city to provide safe, affordable housing to vulnerable groups.
The new 42-unit facility will be built on Venona Avenue and provide affordable housing to people dealing with homelessness, those who have recently dealt with homelessness and people fleeing domestic violence situations.
The city approved giving American Rescue Plan money to help partially fund the development during its city council meeting.
This building is said to start construction by December 2025.
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