Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
This grant funds housing and supportive services for low-income Alaskans with HIV/AIDS, aiming to ensure stable housing and address related health and social needs.
Funder: Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies by project; supports a range of housing and supportive service activities for eligible organizations.
Summary: Provides grants to support housing and essential services for low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families in Alaska.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details are subject to change.
Description
The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program is the only federal initiative dedicated to addressing the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. Administered in Alaska by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), this program provides grants to local nonprofits and community organizations to deliver housing assistance and a wide array of supportive services. HOPWA funds can be used for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or construction of housing units, facility operations, rental assistance, and short-term payments to prevent homelessness. Supportive services funded may include case management, substance abuse and mental health treatment, nutritional services, job training, and daily living assistance, all aimed at helping recipients maintain stable, safe, and affordable housing.
