Current Initiatives

Empowering Residents

The Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) board set aside $500,000 for 2012 to award grants to nonprofits to help low-income residents reach their social, economic and educational potential. The grants will fund activities or expenditures to improve the lives of residents of properties affiliated with OCCH. This program is named in memory of Carol Mount Peterson who served as chair of the OCCH board of directors for many years.

The program, funded through OCCH retained earnings, gives OCCH the opportunity to give back to the residents. Through a competitive process, OCCH offers grants to sponsors to develop programs that enhance the educational and economic opportunities of residents. The Resident Development Fund supports activities designed to increase residents' ability to live more satisfying and productive lives.

The following goals address the Resident Development Fund's vision to support tenants':

• Education (including after school learning, scholarships, tutoring, job readiness, preparedness for home ownership, and life skills)
• Technology
• Social Engagement (including summer camp, health and fitness activities, community safety, and social activities)

Since the inception of the Resident Development Fund in 1997, over 250 grants totaling more than $4.5 million have been awarded to nonprofit partners affiliated with a property in which OCCH has an equity investment.

Deadlines for the 2012 Resident Development Fund Application Rounds

Round 1 – April 23, 2012
Round 2 – Fall of 2012

RDF Guidelines and Application

 2012 Program Guidelines
 2012 Program Application

For questions, contact Joe Pimmel at 614.224.8446, ext. 126, or by email at jpimmel@occh.org.