Empowering Residents

In order to expand the services available to residents, OCCH offers its Resident Development Fund. 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':

Educational attainment and employment

Life skills, resulting in improved family or economic stability

Participation in educational opportunities and computer literacy

Potential to become homeowners

Savings and money management skills.

To date, 230 grants totaling over $4,366,637 have been awarded to our nonprofit partners throughout the state of Ohio for projects in which Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing is an equity investor.

The deadlines for the 2010 Resident Development Fund application rounds:

Round 1 – Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Round 2 – Friday, September 17, 2010

RDF Guidelines and Application

2010 Program Guidelines

2010 Program Application

RDF Small Grants Program (SGP)

This initiative has been created for established housing complexes that have a one-time need for an item or items to enhance the lives of residents. This is a one-time annual grant with amounts up to $5,000. Applications will be accepted until July 18, 2010. After July 18, applications can be submitted for the Round 2 deadline of September 17, 2010.

2010 Small Grants Program Application

For questions, contact Joe Pimmel at 614-224-8446 JPimmel@occh.org or your OCCH Asset Manager.