Federal Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, awarded $692,782 to Ashtabula County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board on May 1, 2026, under the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program (CFDA 14.267). This Project Grant, with a completion date of April 30, 2027, supports the delivery of comprehensive homelessness services in Jefferson, Ohio. The CoC Program funding enables the awardee to establish and operate projects across five primary components: permanent housing (including permanent supportive housing and rapid rehousing), transitional housing, supportive services only, Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS), and homelessness prevention activities.

As a local government entity with extensive experience in behavioral health and community support services, Ashtabula County will utilize these funds to support eligible activities such as CoC planning, acquisition and rehabilitation of real property, new construction, rental assistance, case management, and operating costs. The grant advances HUD's strategic goal of promoting community-wide commitment to ending homelessness while minimizing trauma and dislocation for individuals and families experiencing housing instability. The awardee's collaborative approach, demonstrated through partnerships with state and federal programs, strengthens the region's capacity to provide integrated supportive services and facilitate self-sufficiency among vulnerable populations.