Ohio Habitat for Humanity Districts and Affiliates

AT&T AccessAll is the nation's largest program designed to provide in-home Internet and technology access, benefiting 50,000 low-income families across the country through a unique collaboration with One Economy Corporation, Habitat for Humanity affiliates and other low-income housing providers. For the first time, many Habitat children have been able to do their homework at home! Some homeowners are planning on filing their taxes online, for free, through the www.thebeehive.org, saving hundreds of dollars on tax preparation fees. In order for your affiliate to participate in the program, you must build within the AT&T service area. (Service area map is available at: http://www.puc.state.oh.us/pucogis/newcntymaps/TELCNTY.HTML.) A signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from your affiliate is due by May 15, 2008. Please take advantage of this program by contacting Lindsay Miller at 614-364-7011 or lmiller@habitat-columbus.org. Also visit the following websites for more information about the program: www.beehive.org or www.one-economy.com.

The HFHI Lumber Program Grant is here! As part of the agreement, settling a trade dispute between the Canadian and U.S. governments, Habitat for Humanity was selected to receive $100 million for low-income housing and disaster relief within the United States. Of these funds, approximately 50 percent are to be used in timber-reliant areas, and 20 percent are to be used for disaster recovery. However, any U.S. affiliate may request reimbursement for qualifying lumber purchases made after August 15, 2007. As the program progresses, applications may be restricted to timber-reliant and disaster recovery areas to make sure funding is allocated by these percentages. Beginning August 15, save and track receipts for all qualifying lumber purchases. Invoices dated prior to August 15, 2007 cannot reimbursed. Applications are available at PartnerNet Beta by clicking the Funding & Support tab, then going to US Grants. If you are not able to access the document please contact our office and we will email it to you.

Finance Fund PreDevelopment Grant

The PreDevelopment Program provides community-based nonprofits funds for "soft costs" of specific projects. Funds are used for housing or economic development projects that target low-income people. Low income is defined as 80% of area median income. Funds may not be used for public or community facilities, social service projects, or overhead costs not related to the targeted project. Must be a member of the Finance Fund to apply. Membership ranges from $100-$350 (based on budget size). Maximum award is $20,000. Grants must be matched on a 20% basis by locally generated resources (cash or in kind). Funds can be used for costs directly related to the "planning" of a project. Eligible uses of grant dollars are such things as architectural drawings, site plans, legal costs, engineering costs, market studies, real estate options, zoning/permit fees and other soft costs. All application submissions will be accepted in an open-window basis. For more information please visit: www.financefund.org

Finance Fund Economic Development Grant

The Economic Development Grant provides community-based nonprofits with funds for construction/equipment for specific projects. Funds can be used for: Projects that bring about improvement of neighborhood commercial areas through rehabilitation or construction of industrial, retail or office space, creates permanent, private sector jobs thereby strengthening an area’s economic base. Projects may be nonprofit or for-profit ventures owned in whole or in part by the applicant organization. Fifteen percent of the grant may be used for administration costs as approved by the Finance Fund. Funds are used for economic development projects, which target low-income people. Low income is defined as 80% of area median income. Must be a member of the Finance Fund to apply. Membership ranges from $100-$350 (based on budget size). Maximum award is $100,000. Match requirements do apply. All application submissions will be accepted in an open-window basis. For more information please visit: www.financefund.org

Project funding for the implementation of recycling, and litter collection projects. Grants range from $10,000 to $150,000 based on the applicant’s proposed project. Grantees provide 50% for recycling oriented projects and up to 20% match for litter collection projects. Sponsored by an Ohio county, solid waste management district, solid waste management authority or city is required. The grant period is 12 months, beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year. Applications available in November, and due in February of the following year. For more information please contact Chet Chaney 614-265-6407

The Home Depot Foundation has grants available in its “Affordable Housing Built Responsibly” program. Preference is given to proposals producing, preserving, or financing housing for low- to moderate-income families with an emphasis on green building practices and smart growth designs. There are two cycles in 2008. Letters of Intent are due on March 1 and July 1 and proposal deadlines are on May 15 and September 15. Go to http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/support_housing_apply.html for more information.

Other National Gift Opportunities

Ferguson and Habitat for Humanity Partnership Ferguson will provide up to two PROFLO toilets for each Habitat house built in the United States. These toilets must be used in Habitat homes and MAY NOT BE SOLD IN RESTORES. Ferguson may also make additional donations to Habitat for Humanity affiliates. These donations must be used in Habitat homes and MAY NOT BE SOLD IN RESTORES.

Rinnai Corporation Partnership Rinnai has agreed to provide up to 1,000 tankless water heaters for Habitat homes built in the U.S. These units MAY NOT BE SOLD IN RESTORES. Rinnai offers 3 different types of tankless water heaters for Habitat for Humanity Affiliates. They are: 2520FFU interior; 2020W exterior; 1616W. For a complete description of each unit, please review the Product Description form located in the templates and download section on the left side of the Gift In Kind homepage at PartnerNetBeta.

To place an order for Rinnai tankless water heaters you must answer the questions below. Any unanswered questions will result in you not receiving your units.

To check on orders not received within 2 weeks after the 27th of each month or for any other questions, please contact Brandi Meeks at 800-422-4828 ext 2372 or bmeeks@habitat.org.

Tile Partners for Humanity made a commitment, on behalf of the industry, to provide a total of $1,250,000 worth of tile, tile materials and labor to Habitat for Humanity projects over five years. Tile Partners for Humanity partners with affiliates who want to use ceramic or porcelain tile in their homes. Tile Partners for Humanity will work to find tile, installation materials, and professionals to help install the tile. Tile Partners may also train your volunteers to install tile as well as provide other resources for affiliates interested in building with tile. This may include: Ceramic or porcelain tile; Floor preparation materials as necessary (backer board, etc.); Setting materials (thinset and grout); Tile tools as necessary; Cleaners and sealers.

HFHI have asked all Habitat affiliates to complete a survey indicating whether or not your affiliate uses or is interested in using tile. If you have not completed this survey, please click here to do so. You can submit it online, via fax or through regular mail. You can also indicate whether or not your store would be able to use donations of tile or tile materials.
To start a project with Tile Partners for Humanity, please contact Allyson Fertitta at 770-416-0200 or ally@tpfh.com.

Grant Opportunities

Other National Gift Opportunities