CFDA 93.150: Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
SAMHSA formula grants to states and territories supporting outreach, case management, and treatment for individuals with serious mental illness experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk.
What this CFDA funds
Outreach to people with serious mental illness experiencing homelessness, screening and assessment, mental health and substance use treatment, case management, supportive services that bridge to permanent housing, primary care referrals, and limited housing assistance (security deposits, first month's rent, etc.).
What winning applicants look like
State mental health agencies pass funds to community-based providers — usually 501(c)(3) homeless-outreach teams, ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) teams, and PSH (Permanent Supportive Housing) operators. Coalition applications including a public housing partner and a Medicaid managed-care organization score better.
Common pitfalls + things to know
PATH-eligible individuals are narrowly defined (serious mental illness + literal homelessness or imminent risk). Documentation requirements are strict. Match is required (typically 25% non-federal). Coordination with Continuum of Care (CoC) and HMIS reporting is mandatory.
Related CFDAs to also explore
- CFDA 93.243 — SAMHSA Mental Health Services Projects
- CFDA 14.235 — HUD Continuum of Care
- CFDA 14.231 — HUD Emergency Solutions Grants
Reference guides
Evergreen explainers for nonprofit grant offices and federal grant seekers.
- Federal Grants for Nonprofits: A 2026 Guide for 501(c)(3) Organizations — CFDA prefixes, applicant-type code 12, forecasts, the deadline trap.
- The Grants.gov Search Guide: How to Actually Find Federal Grants in 2026 — practical filter walkthrough, native-vs-paid tool comparison.
- → All Grant Wire articles
Audiences who use this CFDA
If you fall into one of these audience groups, the audience guide gives you the broader picture of all federal funding streams you qualify for — not just CFDA 93.150.
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Always verify in the official source. CFDA program details, eligibility, and award ranges change with each annual NOFO cycle. Confirm at sam.gov/content/assistance-listings or the agency's program office before you build an application strategy. This page is editorial reference, not an official agency notice.