Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Oklahoma City, Planning Department - Economic Development Division, received a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) formula grant of $1,419,527 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development on September 19, 2025 (CFDA 14.241). This three-year award, extending through September 18, 2028, funds comprehensive housing and supportive services for low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The City will provide housing assistance in multiple forms, including tenant-based rental assistance (scattered-site placements), facility-based rental assistance (subsidized payments on specific buildings or units), and transitional or short-term housing assistance, complemented by supportive services such as case management, healthcare coordination, and program planning.

In accordance with HOPWA formula grant requirements, the City must identify eligible activities within its Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan for HUD approval and submit annual performance reports documenting grant expenditures, program accomplishments, and household outcomes. The grant aims to establish stable housing, reduce homelessness risk, and improve access to healthcare and supportive services for the target population. The City's Planning Department, which has demonstrated experience administering federal community development and housing grants through partnerships with local nonprofits, will oversee implementation and compliance with applicable federal recordkeeping and reporting requirements.