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Maryland Emergency Education Relief Grant Program Notice of Funding Availability
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) through the Office of Statewide Broadband (OSB) is administering funding for the Maryland Emergency Education Relief Grant Program (MEER). The MEER grant program is designed to provide relief to K-12 students and related school staff to close the gap for students who lack necessary internet access or the devices they need to connect to classrooms. Eligible applicants are Schools, Libraries, and Anchor Institutions.
Kansas Housing Launches Mortgage Relief Program
Today, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) launched the Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund (KHAF), providing mortgage and utility assistance to Kansas households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve provided more than $190 million in assistance to keep Kansans stably housed and connected to vital services,” said Ryan Vincent, Executive Director of Kansas Housing.
McKee Administration, RIHousing Support Creation of 431 Critically-Needed Affordable Homes
RIHousing’s Board of Commissioners approved investments at its April Board meeting that will create 431 affordable homes, significantly improve the neighborhoods where they are located, and support over 1,240 jobs. Funding awards were approved for five developments located in East Greenwich, Lincoln, Middletown and Providence. “Addressing the housing crisis in Rhode Island is one of the top priorities of the McKee-Matos Administration and these awards represent a significant investment in addressing the housing needs of Rhode Islanders,” said Governor Dan McKee.
CHFA Invests $1.2 Million to Support College Scholarships
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is proud to announce its new Building the Future Scholarship Fund, which dedicates $1.2 million to support college education across Colorado. The multiphase, multiyear fund will provide up to 260 scholarships to be awarded over 10-year periods. CHFA created the fund to strengthen Colorado’s future workforce, advance equity in education access, and promote leadership in affordable housing and economic development.
HUD Awards Maryland Over $6.9 Million in Housing Assistance for Marylanders with Disabilities
Over $6.9 million in Section 811 project rental assistance has been awarded to the state of Maryland through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Project Rental Assistance Program Grant. The 811 funds were awarded to fifteen other states in the country, totaling $54.7 million in affordable rental assistance nationwide. This funding will allow the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to grow and expand the state's affordable rental housing opportunities for residents with disabilities living on low income.
The 23rd Annual Building Michigan Communities Conference Unveils the First Ever Michigan Statewide Housing Plan and Welcomes Four Captivating Keynote Speakers
The Building Michigan Communities Conference (BMCC) will kick off on May 3, with a welcome session featuring MSHDA Executive Director Gary Heidel, HUD Regional Administrator Diane Shelley and a keynote address from Donna Beegle, PhD, author of See Poverty…Be the Difference. For more than 25 years, Dr. Beegle has worked extensively nationally and internationally to assist organizations with proven strategies for breaking poverty barriers.
MaineHousing Names Janotta Chief Counsel
Ashley Janotta has been promoted to the position of Chief Counsel at MaineHousing, the housing finance authority for Maine. She most recently worked as a staff attorney for the Augusta-based agency. She is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law in Portland. Janotta also holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Maine.
Maryland Mortgage Program Announces Launch of New Products
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Maryland Mortgage Program today announced the launch of two new loan products to provide higher levels of down payment and closing cost assistance. The Maryland Mortgage Program has been the state’s flagship homeownership program for over 40 years, and, for the past three years, has averaged over $1 billion in home loan reservations, helping more than 5,000 Marylanders get into their dream home each year.
Senator Reed Joins Partners and Residents to Celebrate Affordable Apartments in Narragansett
U.S. Senator Jack Reed and R.I. Deputy Secretary of Commerce for Housing Josh Saal joined Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), RIHousing, community partners and residents to celebrate the completion of renovation work at Beachwinds Apartments in Narragansett on Monday, April 18. Beachwinds Apartments, just blocks from Narragansett Sound, is a 104-unit affordable housing community consisting of two senior developments – Beachwood Apartments and South Winds Apartments.
Gov. Wolf Announces Projects to Receive $3.7 Million for Community Revitalization
Governor Tom Wolf today announced six projects to be awarded $3.7 million for the construction or rehabilitation of mixed-used developments. The funding was raised through the sale of tax credits under the Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit Program, the proceeds of which are being used to fund the work of the Community Revitalization Fund Program. The goal of the Community Revitalization Fund Program is to stimulate high-impact neighborhood revitalization projects around the state.
