Organizations in both Mahoning and Trumbull Counties will receive grant funding for essential home repairs.

The funding comes from $6.8 million from the Ohio Department of Development's Housing Assistant Grant Program, which utilizes Ohio Housing Trust Fund funds to help Ohio non-profits promote affordable housing opportunities and improve housing conditions.

Locally, the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation will receive $1,100,000 to provide essential home repairs and handicapped accessibility modifications for homeowners who are at or below 50% area median income (AMI).

Meanwhile, Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will receive $400,000 to provide home repairs and handicap accessibility modifications for homeowners at or below 50% AMI.

"Ohio's housing challenges do not begin and end with the cost of buying a home. The truth is, keeping a home safe and livable can be just as challenging for many families. This funding helps fill critical gaps for Ohioans who need support now," said Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik.