Hawaii to receive $23 million in HUD grants

Hawaii has received $23 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for community development and more affordable housing. The funding will also provide housing solutions for people with HIV/AIDS, according to HUD. The funding is divided among four areas:

1. Hawaii County: $2.4 million for Community Development Block Grant programs.
2. Hawaii state programs: $232,000 for Emergency Shelter Grants, $3 million for HOME programs and $168,000 for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS programs for a total of $3.4 million.
3. City and County of Honolulu: $9.8 million for Community Development Block Grant programs, $431,000 for Emergency Shelter Grant programs, $4.6 million for HOME programs and $445,000 for HOPWA programs for a total of $15 million. HOME program funds pay for affordable-housing projects for low-income families. HOPWA grants provide group homes and housing assistance for individuals with HIV/AIDS and their families.
4. Maui County: $2 million for Community Development Block Grant Programs.