Rural housing preservation grants

Organized Community Action Program Inc. received a $287,607 Rural Housing Preservation Grant (CFDA 10.433) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service, awarded October 30, 2026, with completion targeted for July 30, 2027. Under this Project Grant, the organization will provide housing repair and rehabilitation assistance to very low- and low-income rural residents throughout eligible rural areas in Alabama. The grant supports the repair and rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes and rental properties, enabling the organization to address substandard housing conditions and improve living standards for disadvantaged households in non-metropolitan rural communities.

As an established nonprofit with extensive experience administering federal housing and community development programs, Organized Community Action Program Inc. will utilize the grant funding to deliver comprehensive housing preservation services while maintaining administrative costs below the required 20 percent threshold. The award reflects the organization's demonstrated capacity in housing rehabilitation and its proven track record serving low-income populations across rural Alabama communities.