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Committee accepts $16 million Continuum of Care grant planning award, city to serve as collaborative applicant

Milwaukee Common Council Community Economic Development Committee · January 7, 2026

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Summary

Director Mario Higgins told the committee the city is the collaborative applicant for about $16 million in HUD Continuum of Care grants, with roughly $1.1 million as a planning grant to support board initiatives, training and stipends; the committee adopted the resolution with no objection.

The Community Economic Development Committee voted to accept the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY2024 Continuum of Care (CoC) grant awards for the Milwaukee City and County CoC.

Mario Higgins, introduced as director, said the city serves as the CoC's collaborative applicant for approximately $16,000,000 in grants. He told the committee about a planning grant allocation of about $1,100,000 that will fund systemwide capacity building, training and stipends for people with lived experience to participate in planning. Higgins said most of the $16 million—about 80%—is budgeted for permanent supportive housing projects, with additional funds supporting coordinated entry and HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) staff and data functions.

Committee members asked whether the award matched prior funding levels in light of federal cuts; Higgins said the FY2024 award is slightly larger than the prior year (about $100,000 more) and that the planning grant cannot be used for direct services. Members also discussed coordination with Milwaukee County and local providers such as Community Advocates.

The committee moved the resolution and, after discussion, the chair announced adoption 'hearing no objection.' The acceptance authorizes the city to receive and administer the CoC awards and to continue its role supporting funded permanent supportive housing projects and system planning.