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State of Maryland Announces Three New Sustainable Communities
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced today two towns in Washington County and one town in Wicomico County have been named Maryland's newest Sustainable Communities. With the addition of Boonsboro, Pittsville, and Smithsburg, the State of Maryland’s Smart Growth Subcabinet has designated 126 Sustainable Communities across Maryland since the creation of the program in 2010.
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Funds Awarded
North Dakota Homeless Continuum of Care (CoC) with assistance from a Youth Action Board awarded nearly $2 million through the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) to local service providers. The CoC is a communitywide commitment to the goal of preventing and ending homelessness in the state.
Hogan Administration Announces $5 Million Committed to Biopharmaceutical Company Through State Small Business Credit Initiative
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today announced $5 million of its State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funds have been committed to Clene Nanomedicine, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company with manufacturing operations in Elkton that is dedicated to improving the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
Gov. Whitmer Announces Launch of MI-HOPE Program Awarding $10 Million for Energy-Efficiency Focused Housing Repairs and Upgrades
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) have launched the Michigan Housing Opportunities Promoting Energy Efficiency (MI-HOPE) program, awarding ten million dollars to local governments and nonprofit organizations throughout the state for energy-efficiency focused housing repairs and upgrades.
LHC Celebrates the Grand Opening of Lemann Art Lofts in Downtown Donaldsonville
The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) today announced the grand opening of the Lemann Art Lofts in Historic Downtown Donaldsonville, Louisiana. The Lemann Art Lofts is a historic restoration of the Bernard (B.) Lemann & Bro., Inc. building located on the block between Mississippi Street, Crescent Park, and Railroad Avenue.
New Scholar House and Workforce Development Program, Serving Single Parents, Opens on Campus of Eastern Kentucky University
The Workforce Pathway at Kit Carson Commons Scholar House officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the site on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University.
NCSHA Announces 2023 Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies elected its 2023 Board of Directors on October 23 during the association’s Annual Conference. Board officers and directors are...
Tyrone Roderick Williams to join California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors
The California Housing Finance Agency is pleased to welcome Tyrone Roderick Williams to the CalHFA Board of Directors following his appointment from Governor Gavin Newsom, filling a previously open seat.
Elected Officials, Development Partners and Community Members Celebrate New Homes in Burrillville
Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined Housing Secretary Josh Saal, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley (NWBRV), RIHousing, funding and community partners, and new homeowners to celebrate the completion of Phase III and start of construction for Phase IV at the Fernwood ‘Mutual Self-Help’ Housing Development in Burrillville.
Maryland to Celebrate Weatherization Day on October 30
As Maryland marks Weatherization Day on October 30, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is marking the 46th year for its Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps predominantly limited-income households make important repairs and upgrades to their homes.
MaineHousing Issues $11 Million in Early Heating Assistance Help
MaineHousing Thursday announced it has released $11 million in Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits. This funding is being released nearly a month ahead of the typical HEAP schedule allowing fuel vendors across the state to deliver heating assistance quickly to 10,814 eligible households including nearly 17,000 people.
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Nearly $25M Has Supported More Than 2,300 Kansas Homeowners
Governor Laura Kelly announced that six months after its launch, the Kansas Homeowners Assistance Fund (KHAF) has distributed $24.8 million in mortgage, property tax, and utility aid to 2,321 Kansas homeowners.
