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Bridging the Gap: Assistance for Housing Stability

Status: Planning

  • Funding 2025-2026 Cycle

    Lead Department: Supportive Housing Division (MOH)

Original Proposal

This proposal establishes a flexible funding pool to help Boston residents at risk of or experiencing homelessness to secure or maintain housing. Through grants to nonprofit organizations, low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and those with intersecting marginalized identities would be able to receive one-time financial assistance for housing-related costs such as storage fees, arrears, moving costs, start-up expenses, and basic furniture.

Budget Breakdown

Total Budget: $200,000

Spent/Committed:

Remaining: $200,000

  • Funding 2025-2026 Cycle

    Lead Department: Supportive Housing Division (MOH)
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