YWCA of Cass Clay Receives $380K in HUD Funding

North Dakota Senator Hoeven secures continuum of care grants for homelessness services in the state.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:08pm

The YWCA of Cass Clay has received over $380,000 in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the continuum of care program. The grants will support the organization's transitional housing and supportive housing programs. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven has been working with YWCA CEO Erin Prochnow to renew these grants for homelessness service providers in the state.

Why it matters

These continuum of care grants are critical to combating homelessness in North Dakota communities. Senator Hoeven's efforts to secure this funding and provide certainty for these providers will help ensure essential services continue to be available for those in need.

The details

The YWCA of Cass Clay received the HUD funding through the continuum of care program, which supports transitional housing and supportive housing programs. Senator Hoeven worked with YWCA CEO Erin Prochnow to renew these grants, which he says are 'extremely important to combat homelessness.' Hoeven also noted that grants for Fargo-based Fraser, Ltd. and the Grand Forks Housing Authority will begin their renewal process on April 1.

  • The YWCA of Cass Clay received the $380,000+ in funding on March 31, 2026.
  • The grants for Fraser, Ltd. and the Grand Forks Housing Authority will begin their renewal process on April 1, 2026.

The players

YWCA of Cass Clay

A nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing and supportive services for those experiencing homelessness in the Cass Clay region.

John Hoeven

The senior United States Senator from North Dakota, who has been working to secure continuum of care funding for homelessness service providers in the state.

Erin Prochnow

The CEO of the YWCA of Cass Clay, who has been collaborating with Senator Hoeven on renewing these critical grants.

Fraser, Ltd.

A Fargo-based nonprofit organization that provides housing and support services for individuals with disabilities, including those experiencing homelessness.

Grand Forks Housing Authority

The public housing agency serving the Grand Forks, North Dakota area, which also receives continuum of care funding for its homelessness programs.

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What they’re saying

“These Continuum of Care grants are extremely important to combat homelessness, and we appreciate the organizations and leaders that provide those services.”

— John Hoeven, United States Senator

What’s next

Senator Hoeven and the homelessness service providers in North Dakota will continue working to secure future continuum of care funding to ensure these critical programs can continue supporting those in need.

The takeaway

The YWCA of Cass Clay's $380,000+ in HUD funding highlights the importance of federal support for local homelessness services. With Senator Hoeven's advocacy, North Dakota organizations will be able to maintain and expand their efforts to combat homelessness in their communities.