On January 15, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the award of $40 million for new or expanded three-year service coordinator grants in 107 affordable multifamily housing communities across the United States.

Service coordinators connect residents aged 62 years and older and persons with disabilities with resources to help them age in place and live independently. These resources include financial management assistance, opportunities for social connections, and health and well-being programs. Tenants have the option to choose services according to their preferences. Service coordinators also help property management better understand the needs of their resident population.

“These funds help enhance the quality of life for these residents by bringing appropriate community-based services within reach, enabling residents to live independently with dignity,” HUD Deputy Assistant Secretary of Multifamily Housing Programs Ethan Handelman said in HUD’s press release.

LeadingAge has long supported the service coordinator program and advocated for more service coordinators in HUD-assisted housing serving older adults. LeadingAge congratulates the awardees on securing these grants.