Housing Assistance Grant Program
Housing Assistance Grant Program supports Ohio nonprofits providing home repairs, accessibility renovations, and limited down payment assistance to improve housing for low-income households.
This grant was recently updated
Applications are now open for the Housing Assistance Grant Program. The funder added an Ohio Grants Portal link with information on how to apply.
Funder: Ohio Department of Development
Due Dates: November 4, 2026 (Applications open) | December 2, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$1,200,000 per award; $300,000 average; project period March 1, 2027–April 30, 2029
Summary: Supports Ohio nonprofits delivering essential home repairs, accessibility modifications, and limited down payment assistance to low-income households.
Key Information: Each $2 in grant funds requires $1 in cash and/or in-kind matching resources.
Description
The Housing Assistance Grant Program is administered by the Ohio Department of Development and funded through the Ohio Housing Trust Fund. It supports eligible Ohio nonprofits that help homeowners remain in their homes through emergency repairs and disability-accessibility renovations. Its goal is to promote affordable housing opportunities and improve housing conditions for very low-income families and individuals.
The program primarily supports essential repairs needed to keep homes habitable, protect structural integrity, and safeguard occupants’ health and safety. It also supports limited down payment assistance and related homebuyer education. Participating nonprofits contract with qualified local construction companies to complete repair and accessibility projects. Nonprofit agencies are selected through a competitive grant application process.
