The cash from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will go to 137 local homeless assistance programs across the state. It's part of nearly $1.4 billion being handed out to thousands of programs across the country to offer housing and services to the homeless.
HUD says the grants announced Wednesday are aimed at reducing long-term homelessness nationwide.
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan says the grants are made during the winter to ensure programs can keep their doors open during the coldest time of the year.
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