ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal housing officials have awarded more than $1.6 million in grants for six new homeless programs in New Mexico.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says the funding will provide emergency shelter, transitional housing and permanent support for individuals and families.
Nationally, the agency awarded more than $200 million in grants.
Three of New Mexico's grants are part of a program that offers housing and supportive services to allow homeless men and women to live as independently as possible.
The other three grants will support a program that provides housing and supportive services on a long-term basis for homeless people with disabilities.
NewLife Homes in Albuquerque, Catholic Charities and the city of Santa Fe are among the organizations that were awarded grants.
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