Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Civil Rights Commission Ohio received a $1,594,495 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity under the Fair Housing Assistance Program (CFDA 14.401), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award provides administrative cost (AC) funding to support the agency's operational expenses related to fair housing complaint processing and investigation activities. The AC funds enable the Commission to maintain infrastructure necessary for the complaint processing lifecycle, including personnel costs, technology systems, and administrative functions essential to managing housing discrimination claims.

In accordance with FHAP regulations, the Civil Rights Commission Ohio must submit a statement describing its intended use of AC funds, with deliverables measured against specific administrative needs and performance standards documented in the Performance Assessment Report. As a FHAP-certified agency processing 100 or more cases annually, the Commission is eligible for AC funds in addition to complaint processing funds. Permissible uses include developing, modifying, or improving information systems related to fair housing matters, acquiring computer systems, and maintaining internet access. These resources strengthen the agency's capacity to administer and enforce fair housing investigations while maintaining compliance with federal requirements under 24 C.F.R. 115.304(c) and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.