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  • Clermont County Board of Commissioners select partnerships for Federal grants

    Clermont County Board of Commissioners select partnerships for Federal grants

    Batavia, Ohio – Nearly $1.75 million in federal funds have been targeted for a variety of projects to benefit communities and non-profits throughout Clermont County, ranging from home repairs for seniors to a program that teaches about gardening and healthy food preparation.

    The Clermont County Board of Commissioners on June 28 selected the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) projects to be included in the Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

    CDBG projects were selected from 2023 CDBG applications as submitted from local jurisdictions and non-profits. Projects were awarded based on the overall benefit to low and moderate income areas and persons.

    The Clermont County Department of Community and Economic Development (CED) works with communities to leverage multiple funding sources for their projects, such as CDBG, HOME, Capital Bill Funds, ODOD Demolition Funds, OPWC, FEMA, FAA, OEPA, as well as others.

    The 2023 CDBG projects include:

    Clermont Senior Services Inc. Home Safety Repair Program: $115,000
    Home Repairs for Seniors including accessibility, furnace, plumbing, electrical repairs. Many wheel chair ramps and grab bars that keep seniors living in their homes and damaged floor repairs will be completed. It is estimated that 36 families and over 50 people will be assisted.

    Clermont County Community Alternative Sentencing Center (CASC): $71,000
    This is the very successful program the Board has funded for a number of years as an alternative to jail for those residents struggling with addictions. This provides much needed counseling and treatment and helps many of our residents turn their lives around.

    Clermont County General Health District Homeowner Septic Rehab Program: $100,000
    Fund 10-15 septic system repairs or replacements for Low income residents through forgivable loan. The Health Department will combine these funds with WPCLF and H2Ohio funding from Ohio EPA.

    Clermont County General Health District Newtonsville Sewer Connection Program: $100,000
    Fund 10-15 sewer connections for low income residents through forgivable loan.

    Housing Opportunities Made Equal Fair Housing Program: $15,000
    HUD required Fair Housing Program. This organization provides fair housing training to groups such as realtors and landlords and assists renters when they have complaints or concerns about their housing situation.

    Ohio Township Mt. Pisgah Playground Phase 2: $12,000
    Replace outdated playground equipment at Mt. Pisgah Park.

    OSU Extension Clermont County Demonstration Gardens/Food Science Lab: $82,000
    Construct demonstration vegetable gardens and replace outdated food science kitchen for demonstration of gardening and healthy food preparation to JFS Clients and other low to moderate income persons.

    Felicity Franklin PTO Felicity Cool Tools for School: $10,000
    Purchase of school supplies for children of needy families including backpacks, binders, pencils. This program was run successfully before but funding has been lost currently for the program. Approximately 300 back packs will be stocked with supplies and additional supplies on hand during the school year.

    Streetlight Ministry Homeless Outreach Program: $25,000
    Outreach to homeless in form of sleeping bags, meals, clothing, transportation, ID and Birth certificates, and connecting clients with services such as helping them with IDs and Birth Certificates.

    Tate Township Parking Lot at Bethel Cemetery/Park: $90,000
    Construction of parking lot with paving. Township has provided the gravel base which is installed. The Township has purchased additional land adjacent for a park and plans for trails.

    Wayne Township Former Newtonsville School Roof: $70,000
    Pay 70% of Roof for building up to maximum of $70,000. The building houses two non-profit food pantries that serve the LMI community.

    Williamsburg Township Emergency Service Building Upgrades: $147,000
    Upgrade outdated and dangerous electric system in building to operate while on backup generator already purchased. Switch electric from 3 phase to 1 phase.3 new HVAC Units that operate on 1 phase electric. Update Kitchen for EMS/ Fire employees.

    Clermont County Community and Economic Development (CED) planning and administration of grants: $189,469

    The 2023  HOME projects include:

    Clermont Housing Corporation (CMHA) Veterans Village Housing Project: $640,000

    Clermont County Community and Economic Development (CED) planning and administration of grants: $70,000

    • Clermont County Community and Economic Development (CED) activity delivery: $40,000
  • Workforce Development Training Grants Now Includes Educational Institutions and non-profits 

    Workforce Development Training Grants Now Includes Educational Institutions and non-profits 


    Hamilton County, Ohio – Hamilton County has updated its Workforce Development Training Grant Application to now include educational institution(s) serving residents in Hamilton County, Ohio along with 501(c)(3) organizations. 

    Hamilton County Commissioners announced project expansion funding for non-profits that provide workforce development training programs with a proven record of success. County Commissioners allocated $5.7 million in funding to enhance the capacity of existing, successful workforce development training programs – programs that connect people to careers with upward mobility and financial stability and that help employers find, develop, and retain talent. 

    The Hamilton County Workforce Development Training Grant aims to prepare and connect residents to in-demand careers.
    For more information and to find the application, click the button below: Workforce Development Application

    Deadline to Apply: Applications for funding are due on or before November 1, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. and must be emailed to sarah.adams@hamilton-co.org. Anticipated award date is December of 2022 with a project completion date of December 21, 2024. 
    For more information on this and other Hamilton County American Rescue Plan Programs, visit Hamilton County’s website.
  • DeWine, state leaders announce $430M in coronavirus relief

    DeWine, state leaders announce $430M in coronavirus relief

    Marty Schladen

    Marty Schladen
    Marty Schladen has been a reporter for decades, working in Indiana, Texas and other places before returning to his native Ohio to work at The Columbus Dispatch in 2017. He’s won state and national journalism awards for investigations into utility regulation, public corruption, the environment, prescription drug spending and other matters.

    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the state’s legislative leaders on Friday announced how they’d allocate almost half of what the state has left in federal coronavirus-relief dollars.

    The state has about $1 billion unexpended from its share of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act that Congress passed in March. At least until the feds change the rules, the funds have to be spent by Dec. 31.

    Social-service groups that deal with issues of homelessness and hunger have been clamoring for months for a share of the money, as have business groups and others. So it’s been up to DeWine and the legislature to decide what to do with the money while Congress appears stymied over further coronavirus relief.

    “We tried to look at what the needs were and what had already been put out,” DeWine said during a remote press conference. “We don’t know whether Congress will pass another bill or not.”

    The state is holding about half of the funds for coronavirus testing and contact tracing and other needs while it awaits a possible second round of relief — which may or may not include assistance to state and local governments.

    The expenditures announced Friday include:

    • $50 million for mortgage and rental assistance to families making 200% or less of the federal poverty level 
    • $125 million for businesses with up to 25 employees
    • $37.5 million for restaurants and bars
    • $100 million for colleges and universities to do testing, contact tracing and provide mental-health services
    • $62 million for rural and critical-access hospitals
    • $25 million for non-profits providing services such a food banks, homeless shelters and other social services
    • $20 million for the arts

    A good deal more of the money was focused on businesses than on assisting individuals who are suffering most. But several in Friday’s press conference said they hope by helping small businesses keep their doors open, people will be able to get or keep jobs.

    “We know some businesses are barely making it,” Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said of that portion of the package. “This is focused on them.”

    For their part, some leaders of social-service organizations said they were grateful for the help they will receive.

    “We’re pleased that Gov. DeWine finally deployed federal coronavirus relief funds to help people avoid getting evicted during this pandemic,” Bill Faith, executive director of the Coalition on Housing and Homelessness in Ohio, said in a written statement. “And we appreciate (Ohio) Controlling Board members’ support, especially Sen. (Matt) Dolan (R-Chagrin Falls) and Sen. (Jay) Hottinger (R-Newark) who took a personal interest in keeping struggling Ohioans safely in their homes. We look forward to seeing details on how the program will be implemented. Given the Dec. 31 deadline to use these funds, we would welcome the governor’s assistance in advocating for Congress to provide additional rental assistance into 2021.”

    The Ohio Poverty Law Center also released a statement praising state leaders for their action. But it warned that it won’t be enough.

    “As Ohioans continue to experience job and income loss due to the pandemic, additional federal and state resources will be needed to prevent evictions and keep Ohioans safe, especially as we get closer to the expiration of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium,” it said. “We hope housing assistance will be among the highest priorities for resources in the coming weeks and months.”

  • Clermont County County makes second round of small business grants available

    Clermont County County makes second round of small business grants available

    Clermont County has made a second round of $500,000 in Coronavirus Relief Act (CARES Act) grants available for small businesses. When combined with the first round, the overall relief for small businesses in Clermont County will reach $1 million.

    Non-profits are eligible for grants in this round of funding.

    To apply, please visit https://clermontcountyohio.gov/small-business-relief-initiative/

    The deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

    To ensure expedient processing of payments, be sure to include a valid email address.

    Eighty-five businesses will receive a total of $480,000 in grants through the first round of funding. Those funds are expected to be distributed within the next several weeks. The number of applicants increased after criteria were expanded.