OHIO — More than $20 million will go toward nonprofits and local government agencies across Ohio to help combat homeless and housing instability, the Ohio Department of Development announced Thursday. 

What You Need To Know

  • A total of $20,525,000 will be given to 47 nonprofits

  • The money will go toward finding temporary, emergency shelter and permanent housing

  • More information is available on the program webpage

“Homelessness is a challenge that can only be overcome when we come together,” said Gov. Mike DeWine in a release. “This funding not only provides shelter to Ohioans facing difficult times; it gives them hope for a better future, and the opportunity for a fresh start.” 

The $20,525,000 in grants will be given to 47 nonprofits and local government agencies, including 34 agencies operating as emergency shelters and 13 housing stability programs, which will benefit more than 64,000 Ohioans, according to the Ohio Department of Development. The money will be used to find temporary, emergency shelter and permanent housing. 

The grants are awarded through the Homeless Crisis Response Program, which has two components. One is the Emergency Shelter Operations, which provides shelter operations, administration and data evaluation in emergency shelters. The other is Housing Stability, which includes homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, administration and data evaluation.

“One of our greatest strengths lies in the partnerships we build with local leaders to address the most pressing challenges facing our communities,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development, in a release. “These funds ensure our partners have the resources they need to provide shelter, support, and stability to thousands of Ohioans each year.”  

More information is available on the program webpage.

A full list of awards and where they're going are available below: