Department of Development announces $3.6 million in grants to support housing programs
The Ohio Department of Development this week announced more than $3.6 million in grants to support housing-related projects and services that help strengthen communities and improve access to affordable housing.
Twelve nonprofit organizations will receive funding through the Ohio Housing Trust Fund Special Project Grant Program to support locally driven housing initiatives such as emergency shelters, senior housing, workforce training, and veteran housing developments.
Together, these investments will improve and expand housing opportunities across the state while connecting residents to essential services, job training, and pathways to stability.
“Every Ohioan deserves a safe, stable place to call home,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “Through the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, we’re helping our local partners meet this growing need by providing vital resources that build stronger neighborhoods, expand opportunity, and improve the quality of life for people in every corner of the state.”
The Ohio Housing Trust Fund provides funding for a full range of housing activities including rental assistance, home repair, housing counseling, and supportive services for low-income Ohioans.
In total, $3,614,639 is being awarded to the following organizations:
• Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) (Statewide) will receive $500,000 in grants to support statewide coordination, training, and technical assistance for homelessness and housing programs.
• Habitat for Humanity (Statewide) will receive $1 million in grants to build at least 30 affordable homes across Ohio, prioritizing rural communities.
• The Ohio CDC Association (Statewide) will receive $88,000 in grants to operate the Assets Ohio Individual Development Account Program, helping low-to-moderate-income Ohioans save money for the purchase of a home and home repairs.
• The Ohio Domestic Violence Network (Statewide) will receive $250,000 in grants to expand rapid rehousing services, homelessness prevention, and supportive services for survivors of domestic violence.
• The Clermont County Metropolitan Housing Authority (Clermont County) will receive $200,000 in grants to complete Veteran’s Village, a new housing development consisting of 19 detached cottages for veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Franklinton Rising (Franklin County) will receive $300,000 in grants to construct two duplexes in Columbus while providing workforce training for young adults seeking a career in the building trades.
• Marion Goodwill Industries (Marion County) will receive $335,000 in grants to construct six accessible, single-story homes for low-income seniors in Marion.
• The Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority (Ross County) will receive $71,039 in grants to enhance security at two high-rise public housing complexes in Chillicothe.
• New Housing Ohio (Sandusky County) will receive $195,600 in grants to support Birchard Place, an eight-bed shelter in Fremont serving individuals experiencing homelessness within the four-county service area of Sandusky, Seneca, Ottawa, and Wyandot counties.
• Wayne-Holmes Mental Health Recovery Board (Wayne County) will receive $75,000 in grants to support housing options for families affected by substance use disorder.
• Community Action of Wayne/Medina Counties (Wayne, Medina counties) will receive $100,000 in grants to expand capacity for affordable housing programs and services in the region.
• Homeward Bound (Wayne, Holmes counties) will receive $500,000 in grants to support operations of the region’s only year-round homeless shelter.
The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio’s people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at development.ohio.gov.