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The links below provide overviews of HUD homeless programs. Currently, HUD manages seven programs that directly combat homelessness.HUD also coordinates with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs on two other programs (BRAC and HUD-VASH).In addition to these "targeted" programs, HUD also funds "mainstream" programs that can provide additional assistance to persons who are homeless. As contrasted with targeted programs, HUD’s mainstream programs are not meant to exclusively serve homeless households. However, they are programs for which homeless persons are generally eligible because of their low-income or disability status. Please visit the HUD and Other Federal Mainstream Programs page for information on mainstream programs.

CoC Programs

• Supportive Housing Program (SHP)
• Shelter Plus Care (S+C) Program
• Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Program for Single-Room Occupancy Dwellings for Homeless Individuals (Section 8/SRO) Program

Formula Programs

• Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program
• Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP)
• Emergency Shelter Grants Program

Other Programs

• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program
• Title V Program – Federal Surplus Property for Use to Assist the Homeless
• Base Realignment and Closure Program (BRAC)
• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH)