Rural housing preservation grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service awarded Bridges Community Action Partnership a $154,759 Project Grant under the Rural Housing Preservation Grants program (CFDA 10.433), effective August 29, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of October 29, 2027. This award supports the repair and rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes and rental properties for very low- and low-income rural residents in Ohio. As a nonprofit organization serving non-metropolitan areas, Bridges Community Action Partnership will utilize grant funds to deliver housing preservation services that address substandard housing conditions while maintaining administrative costs below the program-mandated 20% threshold.

The Rural Housing Preservation Grants program prioritizes applications demonstrating prior experience in housing rehabilitation and service delivery to very low- and low-income households. Bridges Community Action Partnership's award represents the organization's second direct prime grant under this program, building on its established capability in housing rehabilitation, energy assistance, and community development services. The grant funding will enable the organization to provide feasible repair and rehabilitation assistance to eligible households, with emphasis on maximizing the percentage of very low-income persons served and minimizing the use of grant funds for administrative purposes relative to total housing preservation costs.