State of Ohio American Recovery and Reinvestment Act What's New

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Sean Logan announced today that the Ohio Division of Forestry is currently accepting applications for the first class of 132 jobs that will be available as part of the newly created Ohio Woodlands Job Corps, made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Corps members will work a total of 1,000 hours and gain work experience and woodcraft training at one of seven different state forests. Corps members will remove invasive species on state forests, learn how to fight wildfires and receive extensive training and certification.

"This program will help improve both our forests and our economy," said Strickland. "The stimulus dollars used to fund the Ohio Woodlands Job Corps is a wise investment that will encourage healthier forests while creating jobs in regions of our state that are severely challenged by underemployment. I would like to thank President Obama and Ohio's Congressional leaders for helping put Ohioans to work while improving our natural resources."

The Ohio Woodlands Job Corps is scheduled to start eleven, six-person crews working and training at seven separate state forests beginning September 14. The headquarters for these crews include: Blue Rock (Muskingum County), Hocking (Hocking County), Maumee (Fulton, Henry and Lucas Counties), Pike (Highland and Pike Counties), Scioto Trail (Ross and Pike Counties), Shawnee (Adams and Scioto Counties) and Zaleski (Athens and Vinton Counties) State Forests.

"While employment of Ohioans is a crucial component of this program, the Ohio Woodlands Job Corps also provides a unique educational opportunity that draws on the expertise of state forestry staff, the Ohio Forest Industry, OSU Extension and Hocking College," said Logan. "This program will provide valuable training and real world learning experience for corps members interested in making a career in Ohio's $15 billion wood industry, which directly employs 119,000 people."

Both The Ohio State University and Hocking College are partners in the training component of this program. Four of the 25 total weeks of employment for corps members will be spent training in how to fight wildfires, safely and properly use chainsaws, identify invasive and native tree species, and on logging best management practices.

On a forest resource level, participants will spend a majority of their time removing woody invasive plant species from state forestlands. The presence of these exotic invasive plants, such as bush honeysuckle and Tree of Heaven, suppresses native understory species and is detrimental to healthy woodlands. In addition to removing invasive species, the crews will also assist with forest inventory work, timber stand improvement activities, trails maintenance and tree planting activities.

As an affiliate of Americorps through The Corps Network, corps members will be eligible to receive up to $2,300 towards their college education.

To apply for jobs through the Ohio Woodlands Job Corps visit ohiodnr.gov/forestry or ohiomeansjobs.com. The deadline is August 9.

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July 28, 2009 – Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Issues American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Loans to Seven Communities

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio EPA, working with funding provided through U.S. EPA, awarded $19.3 million to 11 villages, counties and cities to refinance already approved projects using stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Projects receiving ARRA subsidies combined with low-interest loans include:

The village of Blanchester in Clinton County received a $479,858 ARRA subsidy to work with an equal amount of Water Pollution Control Loan funding for a total of $959,716 to build a wastewater treatment plant pump station and equalization basin. The project, to be conducted in three phases, is designed to eliminate problems created when storm water enters the village's sewage system. When significant rain falls or snow melts in Blanchester, the storm water exceeds the sewer system's capacity and untreated sewage flows into Second Creek. The creek is a tributary to Todd's Fork. Bacteria levels in the sewage create a potential public health risk in the streams.
Newark in Licking County received a $5 million ARRA subsidy to add to a $9 million Water Pollution Control Loan for a total of $14 million to build a system that will rapidly treat large amounts of polluted storm water. The project aims to protect public health and water quality by minimizing overflows that release raw sewage mixed with storm water into local waterways. When the new system is completed, flows in excess of Newark's wastewater treatment plant capacity will be pumped into the new storm water system for treatment and disinfection prior to discharge into the Licking River. The new system will have a maximum design capacity of 28 million gallons per day. The project will improve water quality during wet weather events in the North and South Forks, and Licking River, by reducing the impacts from Newark's six combined sewer overflows. In 2004, Newark proposed a five-phase, 10-year sewer improvement plan and compliance schedule. When all five project phases have been completed, Newark's wastewater treatment plant is expected to fully comply with its permit.
Van Wert County received a $532,932 ARRA subsidy to combine with an equal amount of Water Pollution Control Loan funding for a total of $1,065,864 to build a gravity sewer at U.S. Route 127 and State Route 118. Currently, this area is served by on-site home sewage treatment systems that dispense raw or partially treated wastewater into local drains and roadside ditches. Gravity flow sanitary sewer lines will be installed along these roadways carrying wastewater to a pump station to be constructed under the plan, and pumped to the city of Van Wert for treatment in the city's wastewater treatment plant.
The village of Sebring in Mahoning County received almost $2.5 million as an ARRA subsidy to combine with an equal amount of Water Pollution Control Loan funding for a total of almost $5 million for wastewater treatment plant improvements. The project includes constructing a new equalization tank system to eliminate bypasses of the wastewater treatment plant. A larger pipe will be installed to alleviate sewer backups in the western part of the village. The project will reduce impairment to the Mahoning River and remove the potential for public contact with untreated sewage due to sewer backups.

The following three drinking water projects also received funding:

Danville village in Knox County received a $285,869 ARRA subsidy to combine with an equal amount in Water Supply Revolving Loan funding for a total of $571,738 to help build a new treatment plant for a new well field. The project is the last in a series to address water supply issues. The village abandoned an old well field after tests found bacteria. The village purchased land, drilled two new wells and replaced an aging water storage tank with a new standpipe to ensure a reliable water supply and delivery pressure.
Crooksville in Perry County received a $602,100 ARRA subsidy to combine with a $150,525 Water Supply Revolving Loan award to interconnect a water main with the Burr Oak Regional Water Treatment District to address drinking water standard violations. Crooksville's existing water treatment plant has multiple violations of drinking water standards. The most cost-effective solution is to abandon the poorly functioning facility and install water lines to tie into Burr Oak's facility, construct a 220,000-gallon water storage tank and a water booster station. The project begins just south of the village of Corning, extends north along State Route 13 and County Road 22 (Tatman's Road) crossing State Route 37 and ending at a connection to the village of Crooksville water line. The existing Crooksville water treatment plant will be taken out of service once the new water system is found to be satisfactory. This will provide a more reliable system of safe drinking water and bring the facility into compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Buckeye Lake village received a $5 million ARRA subsidy to combine with a $1.6 million Water Supply Revolving Loan award for a total of $6,615,297 to build a water main distribution system. Buckeye Lake is one of the largest villages in the state without a public drinking water system, and has been planning one for many years. The village is installing nearly 67,000 feet of water lines, a pump station and a storage tank connecting to the village of Millersport's drinking water source. There have been a number of public health concerns, and many small businesses in Buckeye Lake have struggled to comply with regulatory standards. The system now under construction will tie in about two dozen small public water systems.

All of Ohio EPA's stimulus funding is being awarded in the form of direct subsidies to reduce the capital costs of the projects. Eight of the projects are partially funded with ARRA subsidies and partially funded under Ohio's Water Pollution Control Loan Fund, while three projects will receive ARRA subsidies supplemented with loans under the state's Drinking Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund. These projects had originally been approved for loan funding this year, but under the shovel-ready guidelines of ARRA, were eligible to supplement the loans with federal assistance.

ARRA funding will support 267 water pollution control projects in 160 communities and 65 drinking water projects in 52 communities in Ohio. These projects are the first to be funded. For additional information on the federal program, please visit www.epa.gov/recovery, or see the Web sites below for Ohio specific details.

Water Pollution Control Projects: www.epa.state.oh.us/defa/stimulus.html
Drinking Water Projects: http://www.epa.state.oh.us/ddagw/dwaf_economic_stimulus.htm

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July 24, 2009 – Secretary Solis Announces $220 Million Competition to Fund Projects that Prepare Workers for Careers in Health Care Industry

U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis has announced a $220 million grant competition to fund projects that prepare workers for careers in the health care and other high growth industries. The competition will result in grants to fund public entities and private, nonprofit organizations to train individuals for careers in the health care fields of nursing, allied health, long-term care and health information technology. Training will also be provided for careers in other growing industries based on specific regional needs.

July 24, 2009 – Secretary Chu Announces Up to $85 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Early Career Scientists' Research

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu has announced that up to $85 million in Recovery Act funding will be awarded to support early career researchers at U.S. academic institutions and Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories. The grants will be awarded in early 2010 and are designed to provide an investment in scientific researchers during their formative years. The grants will be awarded competitively, and in order to be eligible for the competition, a researcher must be an untenured, tenure-track assistant professor at a U.S. academic institution or a full-time employee at a DOE national laboratory. The applicant must also have received a Ph.D. within the past ten years.

July 24, 2009 – Secretary Chu Announces Up to $22 Million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment

U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu has announced the Department's plans to provide up to $22 million in Recovery Act funding to support the planning and installation of utility-scale community renewable energy projects in up to four communities nationwide. The funding opportunity is designed to support the President's goals of developing clean, renewable energy supplies, and creating new jobs and economic opportunities. Applications for this funding opportunity are due by September 3, 2009, and the Department will select awardees by the end of November 2009.

July 22, 2009 – Department of Transportation Announces Grants to Improve Ferry Service; Ohio to Receive $800,000

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $60 million in grants to 19 states and one territory to improve ferry service under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Ohio will receive $800,000 to repair the deteriorating commercial dock and replace the passenger and freight terminal building of the Middle Boat Ferry in Ottawa County. View all Ferry Dock and Facility Improvement projects.

July 22, 2009 – Department of Energy Technical Assistance Project Offers Webcast on Economic Impact Estimation Tool for State and Local Officials

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) Technical Assistance Project (TAP) for state and local officials has announced that it will be offering an instructional webcast on how to use a new tool developed by the Department to estimate the economic impact of electric power projects and renewable energy generation. The webcast presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, from 3:00 to 4:15 p.m.

July 22, 2009 – Environmental Protection Agency Announces $8 Million-plus for Ohio Clean-up Project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an Ohio project intended to assess and clean up underground storage tank petroleum leaks. Leaking storage tanks can contaminate groundwater, from which nearly one-third of Americans receive their drinking water. Beginning this July, the EPA will enter into a cooperative agreement with the Ohio Department of Commerce, which will describe the state spending plans in further detail. This mission directly serves the EPA's mission of protecting human health and the environment, as well as the Recovery Act's dedication to job creation.

July 22, 2009 – Energy Department Announces over $50 Million for Low-Cost Solar Technology

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced up to $52.5 million for research, development, and demonstration of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems that store energy for day and night usage. This announcement underscores the Recovery Act's commitment to saving money while creating jobs. CSP plants have the potential to make traditional coal power plants obsolete, which also makes this project highly energy conscious. The DOE plans to award up to 13 projects, with the total not exceeding $52.5 million.

July 22, 2009 – Justice Assistance Grants List Updated

The U.S. Office of Justice Programs has updated its list of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG), including many grants in Ohio. This year's funding was supported by the American Recovery and reinvestment Act. View the list of Ohio projects. PDF

July 22, 2009 – Ohio Set to Receive Affordable Housing Construction Funds

Secretary Donovan from the Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced the awarding of over $1 billion to state housing finance agencies through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. HUD's Tax Credit Assistance Program will allow 26 state agencies (including the Ohio Housing Finance Agency) to resume funding for affordable rental housing projects across the nation. The expected outcome is an increase in the number of quality affordable housing options while stimulating the hard-hit construction trade. Priority will be given to projects that start immediately, so that the positive effects from this project can be seen in Ohio and elsewhere as soon as possible.

July 22, 2009 – Department of Agriculture Announces $250 Million for Rural Water Projects

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Vilsack has announced the eligibility of 32 projects in 17 states to receive Recovery Act funding for rural water projects. This is the fifth in a series of water and wastewater projects with the aim of rebuilding and revitalizing the nation's infrastructure while creating and/or retaining jobs. Ohio is set to receive nearly $6 million from this wave of project funding for a sewage treatment project on the Auglaize River in Paulding County.

July 22, 2009 – Department of Agriculture Announces Rural Community Facilities Projects

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced over 330 rural projects, totaling over $63 million in Recovery Act funds. These funds are to be directed toward revitalizing communities and introducing libraries, community centers, and other public buildings to greater prominence in small towns through construction and renovations. In Ohio, the following communities will benefit from USDA facilities projects:

Village of Empire; $33,000 grant
Somerset Township; $92,000 loan and grant
Brookfield Township; $160,000 loan and grant
Leetonia Library; $204,000 loan and grant
Village of Bellville; $24,500 loan and grant
Village of Cridersville; $3,325 grant
Village of Kelley's Island; $251,000 loan and grant
Village of Yorkville; $100,000 loan and grant

July 22, 2009 – Energy Secretary Announces $300 Million in Rebates for Energy Star Appliances

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced the availability of nearly $300 million in Recovery Act funds for state-operated rebate programs for consumer purchases of Energy Star appliances. This plan is designed to assist families with making the transition to more efficient appliances. Each state is expected to submit plans over the coming months, and funding will be made available by November 30, 2009. Eligible appliances will also be determined by each individual state, covering many brands and models that are Energy Star qualified. For more information on this and other Recovery Act related funding opportunities, visit www.energy.gov/recovery.

July 22, 2009 – Department of Defense Projects Posted

The U.S. Department of Defense has released a list of Recovery Act projects to be completed in each state. Ohio has 54 Defense projects worth $16.4 million that will be under way by August 31.. PDF

July 22, 2009 – Housing and Urban Development Secretary Approves Cincinnati Recovery Act Plan

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan has announced the approval of Cincinnati's $3.5 million grant for local neighborhood revival. This grant, as a part of HUD's Community Development Block Grant Program will allow Cincinnati to rehabilitate its affordable housing and improve key public facilities. The ultimate goal of this project is to support state and local community development while stimulating employment. View a detailed list of how the Community Development Block Grant Program is being utilized throughout Ohio.

July 22, 2009 – Department of Labor Announces "Pathways Out of Poverty Grant"

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of $150 million to national and local entities (public organizations or private, non-profits) for the purpose of providing training and placement services to provide pathways out of poverty and into employment. National entities can apply for project grants between $3 and $8 million, while local entities are eligible for grants of $2 to $4 million.

July 22, 2009 – Department of Labor Announces Two Green Job Grants

The first of two U.S. Department of Labor green job grants is targeted at enhancing the labor exchange infrastructure for energy efficiency and renewable energy related jobs. This grant is available to State Workforce Agencies, or a consortium of such agencies. The full terms of the grant can be viewed at edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-14930.htm. The other grant is available to State Workforce Investment Boards for green job training. The funds will be used to provide training and placement related activities that reflect the overall energy policies and workforce visions of each state. The full terms of this grant can be seen at edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-14922.htm.

July 22, 2009 – $32 Million Announced for the Development of Hydropower

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced up to $32 million in grants to improve the efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of hydroelectric power facilities. Energy Secretary Steven Chu touted the effectiveness of hydropower, as it is much easier to store than many other often-intermittent renewable energy sources. The ultimate aims of this project are to reduce pollution, enhance energy independence, and create sustainable green jobs. The project applications will be divided into two categories — one for smaller and another for larger facilities. Letters of intent are due July 22nd, 2009, and completed applications August 20th, 2009. The complete Funding Opportunity Announcement number, DE-FOA-0000120, can be viewed at www.fedconnect.net. Projects are expected to begin in Fiscal Year 2010.

July 22, 2009 – Renewable Energy Projects to Receive over $3 Billion

In a joint effort to promote the usage of renewable energy while increasing economic development, the U.S. Departments of Energy and Treasury have announced the availability of over $3 billion for relevant project proposals. This program will provide direct payments, as opposed to tax credits, to support biomass, solar, wind, and other renewable energy production facilities. This investment in America's long-term energy needs will be made in approximately 5,000 energy facilities beginning at the beginning of 2009. These direct payments will allow for a more immediate stimulus than the previous tax cuts. View terms and conditions, guidance, and a sample application.

July 22, 2009 – Community Health Centers to receive $951 Million for Expansion and Upgrades

First Lady Michelle Obama has announced the release of $851 million in grants to help support health center facility and equipment need at community health centers. Over 1,500 facilities nationwide will see construction, repair, and renovation as part of the Recovery Act Capital Improvement Program. Among these projects are 32 community health centers in Ohio, receiving upwards of $21 million. Among the services provided by the community health centers is the offering of services to uninsured patients, who make up about 40% of their visitors.

July 22, 2009 – New Guidance for Recipient Reporting Released

The Office of Management and Budget has published a document to assist in reporting the use of Recovery Act funds. Section 1512 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act bill requires reports by recipients of any Recovery Act funding, beginning in October 2009. A nationwide data collection system is to be established and updated as the information becomes available at Federalreporting.gov.

July 22, 2009 – Commerce Secretary Announces $2.96 Million for Job Creation and Development in Fremont, Ohio

The city of Fremont, Ohio has received a $2.96 million Economic Development Administration grant, as announced by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke. The grant is expected to create additional jobs and private investment through water infrastructure improvements. This grant follows a 2008 meeting between Senator Sherrod Brown and Fremont Mayor Terry Overmyer to discuss the city's aging water system, which both men believe to be key to economic growth and development.

July 22, 2009 – Railroad Retirement Board Pays Initial Extended Unemployment Benefits Authorized by Recovery Act Legislation

As authorized by the American recovery and Reinvestment Act, the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board has begun paying temporary extended unemployment benefits for days worked between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. The payment period for eligible workers can begin at any date through December 31, 2009, and will continue until the $20 million appropriation is expended in full. View a more thorough list of qualifications and to view the press release in full.

July 22, 2009 – Changes to Small Business Administration's 504 Loan Program Helps Refinancing and Job Creation

Small businesses seeking to expand will now be able to refinance existing loans that were used for purchasing real estate and heavy equipment or machinery, among other fixed assets, as a result of permanent changes to the U.S. Small Business Administration's 504 Certified Development Company loan program made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Among the conditions for refinance eligibility is the presence of a business expansion, and debt refinancing that does not exceed 50 percent of the projected cost of the expansion. View the full article and a detailed explanation of the qualifications for this program. PDF

July 22, 2009 – Over $2.7 Billion for Education Made Available Early

U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan has announced the early release of over $2.7 billion to assist states as they battle budget pressures nationwide. This funding falls under the domain of the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, and will go to any state that has completed phase II of their applications for this funding. Ohio is eligible for this early funding, and has already received $107,469,952 as a result.

July 10, 2009 – Ohio Attorney General Cordray Awards Stimulus Funding to Ohio Victim Service Programs

Total of $1.2 million distributed to 29 programs throughout the state

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray today announced that victim service programs in 21 Ohio counties will receive $1.2 million to assist them in meeting the needs of crime victims. This assistance comes as local agencies' budgets face continuing economic challenges, adding extra difficulty to these organizations' important efforts.

In May, Cordray's office received federal stimulus funding to be distributed to Ohio programs that combat violence against women, fight Internet crimes against children, improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and assist victims of crime. The competitive process yielded 122 proposals totaling more than $6.2 million in requests for aid.

"The number of requests we received confirms the great level of need among those people in our communities who have fallen victim to criminal activity," said Attorney General Cordray. "Getting on your feet or staying on your feet can be tough for any of us in these times. Crime victims face added burdens. By infusing money into local programs with direct victim service, the community as a whole will benefit."

Recipient agencies were chosen based on a scoring system that took into account funding in the region as well as the program's reach and type as outlined in federal funding guidelines. Many of the recipient agencies will use the grant dollars to add or restore additional victim advocates to their staff, allowing the agencies to assist more victims or offer new services. Some agencies will use the grant dollars to offer specialized assistance to foreign victims or victims of hate crimes or human trafficking.

Recipients are being notified by mail this week. The funding period for projects submitted is July 1, 2009-Sept. 30, 2009 and Oct.1, 2009-Sept. 30, 2010. The Attorney General's Office will monitor recipients and can withdraw funding if organizations are not in compliance with grant stipulations.

Programs in the following counties received funding:

Allen
Crime Victim Services	$26,617.00
Cuyahoga
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center	$32,497.50
Delaware
Helpline of Delaware/Morrow Counties	$24,197.00
Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence	$46,320.00
The Justice League	$40,000.00
Franklin
Asian American Community Services	$30,000.00
Buckeye Regional Anti-Violence Organizations	$33,540.00
Court Appointed Specials Advocates (CASA) of Franklin County	$42,904.00
Directions for Youth and Families, Inc.	$40,603.00
Grant/Riverside Sexual Assault Response	$31,500.00
Ohio Coalition for Adult Protective Services	$28,880.00
The Salvation Army	$59,427.00
Greene
Xenia City Law Department	$35,000.00
Hamilton
Rape Crisis and Abuse Center of Hamilton County	$38,476.00
Hancock
Council on Domestic Violence	$60,800.00
Henry
Center for Child and Family Advocacy, Inc.	$80,000.00
Jefferson
Upper Valley Sexual Assault Help Center	$25,190.00
Lawrence
Lawrence County Prosecutor's Office	$37,025.00
Lucas
Lucas County Prosecutor's Office	$22,668.00
Mahoning
Children and Family Services	$39,922.00
Montgomery
Family Service Association	$69,411.00
Portage
Townhall II	$9,852.00
Ross
Child Protection Center of Ross County	$26,221.00
Shelby
Shelby County Commissioners Victim Services	$52,796.00
Summit
Victim Assistance Program	$61,451.00
Union
Union County Prosecutor's Office	$93,926.00
Warren
Abuse and Rape Crisis Shelter of Warren County	$58,295.00
Washington
EVE, Inc	$16,319.00
Wood
Cocoon Shelter	$85,854.00

View a summary of the programs offered by these agencies.

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July 2, 2009 – Ohio Housing Finance Agency Accepting Applications for Recovery Act Funds

Columbus, Ohio – The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) announced that it is now accepting applications to help create affordable housing throughout the state. OHFA will receive $83 million from the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) and $21 million as part of the Tax Credit Exchange (TCE) program through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

"Through these programs we can offer low-interest loans or grants to developers who need the additional funding to begin construction," said Doug Garver, Executive Director of the Agency. "By providing this financing, we can help make the development of proposed affordable housing units viable and increase the number of safe, quality rental properties available for low- to moderate-income families in Ohio."

Projects awarded for Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in fiscal years 2007, 2008, or 2009 are eligible for TCAP funding, and housing credit agencies must give priority to projects that are expected to be completed by February 2012. Seventy-five percent of TCAP funds must be committed by February 2010, 75 percent must be expended by February 2011, and 100 percent of the funds must be expended by February 2012. TCAP funding is subject to LIHTC rules, including rent, income and use restrictions and must be used to pay for eligible project costs only.

The TCE program enables housing credit agencies to exchange up to 40 percent of their 2009 LIHTC allocation and 100 percent of returned credits at a rate of 85 percent for the 10-year credit amount. Housing credit agencies may then allocate these funds as subawards to finance the construction or acquisition and rehabilitation of qualified (under the LIHTC program), affordable rental developments. All TCE funds must be expended by the end of 2010.

In implementing these funds, OHFA will balance the following policy goals:

Support and enhance the public-private investment partnerships
Achieve policy goals in the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and OHFA Annual Plan
Efficiently allocate all resources to projects likely to succeed
Give priority to projects that produce immediate stimulus
Limit administrative burden for owners, unless necessary

Applications will be accepted through 5 pm on October 14, 2009. OHFA will review each application as it is submitted, making a decision to approve the level of funding within 30 days. For complete details on how to apply for these funds, visit OHFA's website at www.ohiohome.org and follow the link on the front page. All applications for OHFA's ARRA funding must also submit a corresponding expression of interest in applying for recovery funds on the State of Ohio's Federal Stimulus Initiative web site at http://www.recovery.ohio.gov/opportunities/state/ by 5 p.m. on October 14, 2009.

OHFA is currently working with the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and the Internal Revenue Service to secure the funding. Funds may be dispersed as early as August. Overall, OHFA expects to assist 50 to 75 rental projects throughout the state with ARRA funds over the next year.

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