Federal Grant Award Summary

The Ohio Department of Development received a $2.97M formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program (CFDA 14.241), effective September 22, 2025, through September 21, 2028. This grant supports the state's provision of housing assistance, supportive services, program planning, and development activities to address the housing and related needs of low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families across Ohio outside of eligible metropolitan statistical areas.

Under this award, ODSA will implement eligible HOPWA activities including tenant-based (scattered-site) rental assistance, facility-based rental assistance on specific buildings or projects, and transitional or short-term housing assistance. The state will also provide supportive services such as case management and healthcare coordination alongside program planning activities. As a formula entitlement grantee, ODSA must submit and obtain HUD approval of its Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, maintain detailed financial records in compliance with applicable regulations, and submit annual performance reports documenting grant expenditures, activities undertaken, program accomplishments, and household outcomes related to housing stability, homelessness prevention, and access to care and support services.