Housing, Shelter and Supportive Services Programs

Community Housing Improvement Program

The Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) provides grants to eligible communities interested in undertaking housing-related activities, including necessary infrastructure improvements. The grants are awarded competitively and encourage a flexible, community-wide approach to the improvement and provision of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons, and help develop local administrative capacity.

Total Funds Available:	To be determined for FY 2012
Funding Source:	Federal CDBG and HOME
Eligibility:	Non-entitlement counties and cities with an approved Community Housing Improvement Strategy or included in a nonparticipating jurisdiction consortium; or entitlement cities located in a nonparticipating county with an approved Consolidated Plan and meeting CHIP requirements.
Application:	The FY 2012 CHIP application period is closed. Review and evaluation process is underway.
Application Submission Deadline:	FY 2012 -- April 2, 2012
Award Recipients:	FY 2010 CHIP Award Recipients (pdf)
More Information:	FY 2011 Ohio Consolidated Plan
Contact Information:	Questions regarding the CHIP should be directed to your Office of Community Development Residential Revitalization Specialist at (614) 466-2285.

Homeless Assistance Grant Program

The Homeless Assistance Grant Program provides grants to eligible applicants for emergency shelter, supportive housing, and permanent supportive housing activities that meet the housing needs of homeless families and individuals.

Total Funds Available:	$18,423,700
Funding Source:	Federal Emergency Shelter Grant Program and Ohio Housing Trust Fund
Eligibility:	Nonprofit organizations, local governments, public housing authorities and consortia of any eligible applicants.
Application:	There were 85 FY 2011 Homeless Assistance Grant Program applications requesting more than $20.4 million. Of the applications received, 77 met the rating criteria, scored high enough to be funded, and have been approved for an allocation of funding for up to $15,154,300 of OHTF dollars by the Ohio Controlling Board on November 28, 2011, and $3,089,400 in federal Emergency Shelter Grant dollars.
Application Submission Deadline:	August 23, 2011
Award Recipients:	FY 2011 Homeless Assistance Grant Program Award Recipients (pdf)
More Information:	FY 2011 Ohio Consolidated Plan
Contact Information:	Questions regarding the Homeless Assistance Grant Program should be directed to the Office of Community Development Supportive Housing Section at (614) 466-2285.
Grantee Training Materials:	Homeless Assistance Grantee Training (pdf) Fiscal Management for HAGP (pdf)

Housing Assistance Grant Program

The Housing Assistance Grant Program provides grants to eligible applicants for emergency home repair/handicapped accessibility and homebuyer counseling/down payment assistance for projects that meet the housing needs of low-income families and individuals.

Total Funds Available:	$5 million
Funding Source:	Ohio Housing Trust Fund
Eligibility:	Nonprofit organizations, local governments, public housing authorities and consortia of any eligible applicants.
Application:	There were 28 FY 2011 Housing Assistance Grant Program applications submitted requesting more $7 million. Of the applications received, 23 applicants were awarded allocated funding of $5 million. The program will provide services in 67 counties and will benefit an estimated 1,672 homes.
Application Submission Deadline:	December 14, 2011
Award Recipients:	FY 2011 Housing Assistance Grant Program Award Recipients (pdf)
More Information:	FY 2011 Ohio Consolidated Plan
Contact Information:	Questions regarding the Housing Assistance Grant Program should be directed to the Office of Community Development Supportive Housing Section at (614) 466-2285.

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program

The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program provides eligible nonprofit organizations and units of local government with funds to devise long-term, comprehensive strategies for meeting the housing and supportive service needs for persons with AIDS or HIV-related diseases.

Total Funds Available:	Approximately $1.2 million for FY 2011
Funding Source:	Federal HOPWA Program
Eligibility:	Nonprofit organizations incorporated with Ohio's Secretary of State and granted 501 (c) 3 status by the Internal Revenue Service; and units of local government.
Application:	The FY 2011 Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program application will be available approximately eight weeks prior to the application submission deadline.
Application Submission Deadline:	November 1, 2011
Award Recipients:	FY 2010 HOPWA Program Award Recipients (pdf)
More Information:	FY 2011 Ohio Consolidated Plan
Contact Information:	Questions regarding the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program should be directed to the Office of Community Development Supportive Housing Section at (614) 466-2285.