Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)

Objective

To provide resources to reduce or eliminate homelessness for individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders (COD) who are experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. PATH funds are used to provide a menu of allowable services, including outreach, case management, and services not traditionally supported by mental health programs.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)

PATH grants are distributed annually to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each state or territory solicits proposals and awards funds to local public or nonprofit organizations, known as PATH providers.

Who Benefits

• Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents
• Mentally Disabled

Individuals who have a serious mental illness or serious mental illness and substance abuse; and are homeless or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

Maegan.Marcano@samhsa.hhs.gov
240-276-0421