Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
Working with local organizations to improve the quality of life for low-income residents of the Providence Metropolitan area that are living with HIV/AIDS.

What is HOPWA?
The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program was created by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address the specific needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families, particularly in the area of housing and supportive services. Each year, the city receives funding to support these services in the Providence metropolitan area, including parts of Massachusetts, from HUD. These grant funds are passed on to eligible organizations through an annual competitive grant process.

Eligibility
Organizations providing housing assistance for low income persons living with AIDS are eligible to apply for funds for the following activities:

• Housing information services
• Resource identification
• Acquisition, rehabilitation, conversion, lease and repair
• New construction (single room occupancy and community residences only)
• Project- or tenant-based rental assistance
• Short-term rent, mortgate, and utility payments
• Supportive services
• Operating costs
• Technical assistance

Application Process
For information on how to apply for funding, click here.

Funding Allocation
See how HOPWA funds have been allocated for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Year 37).

Grantee Resources
Resource center for organizations that have received funding from CDBG, HOPWA or ESG, including forms, procedures and regulations.

Contact Us
For more information, please contact:

Ron DiOrio
Telephone: 401.680.8414
Email: rdiorio@providenceri.com