City of Huntsville awards more than $322,000 in grants to nine nonprofit organizations

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The City of Huntsville has approved more than $322,000 in federal grant funding for nine nonprofit organizations to support programs serving low- to moderate-income residents across the city.

The City’s Community Development Department will distribute $322,800 in Community Development Block Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to organizations that provide housing assistance, healthcare, workforce training and other essential services.

“CDBG funding allows us to invest directly in the organizations that are making a difference in our community every day,” said Community Development Manager Scott Erwin. “These partners help ensure Huntsville residents have access to safe housing, essential healthcare, job training and supportive services that improve quality of life and strengthen our neighborhoods.”

The funding will support a range of services, including housing navigation, homelessness outreach, healthcare and dental care, workforce development, youth programming, disability-related home repairs and recovery support services.

The following nonprofit organizations will receive CDBG funding:

  • HATCH HSV, Inc. – $100,000 
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama – $50,000 
  • First Stop, Inc. – $35,000 
  • Community Free Dental Clinic, Inc. – $35,000 
  • Downtown Rescue Mission, Inc. – $30,000 
  • Christmas Charities Year Round, Inc. – $30,000 
  • New Futures, Inc. – $17,800 
  • Heritage Home, Inc. (His Way Recovery Center) – $15,000 
  • ENABLE Madison County, Inc. – $10,000 

The Community Development Block Grant program is a federally funded initiative administered locally by the City of Huntsville to address urgent community needs and improve neighborhood conditions.

“These grants represent a meaningful investment in Huntsville’s people,” Erwin said. “By partnering with trusted nonprofits, we’re helping residents overcome barriers, build stability and create stronger futures for themselves and their families.”

More information about the City of Huntsville’s Community Development Department is available at HuntsvilleAL.gov/community-development.

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