Program Progress and Impact: "We are leveraging $600,000 annually into the region for affordable housing. The first HUD allocation ($550,000) was received in fall 2021, after review and acceptance of the regional housing plan. Additionally, the American Rescue Plan allocated extra funds to HOME consortiums. We are scheduled to receive $1.9 million." — Southwestern Commission
About CHIP 2020: Eleven organizations were awarded 2020 Collaborative Health Innovation Project grants with project implementation anticipated from January to December 2021. These grants totaled $414,227 and covered all six counties and the Qualla Boundary. These grants were targeted to support collaborative projects aiming to addressing the needs of under-served and under-resourced populations. NHF grant funds were anticipated to support all or a portion of an estimated $813,635 in total project costs.