SafetyNet Shelter Grant Program
Funding Amount
$5,000,000 (total fund)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
SafetyNet Shelter Grant Program
Funder: United Way of Massachusetts Bay in partnership with the Healey-Driscoll Administration (Commonwealth of Massachusetts)
Status: APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Purpose: Public health intervention to prevent families from unsheltered homelessness by rapidly identifying safe alternatives and providing flexible funding for emergency overnight shelter and necessities.
Geographic Scope: Statewide Massachusetts coverage with 9 overnight sites and 2 day sites established
Target Populations:
Program Components:
Funding: $5 million deployed to community-based organizations
Impact (as of content date): Multiple sites opened by partner organizations including Catholic Charities Boston, La Colaborativa, New Healthy Mass, and others across the state
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