Healthy Homes Grant Program

The Healthy Homes Grant Program Round 2 Funding opportunity is administered by the Oregon Health Authority through its Public Health Division as part of a statewide effort to improve housing conditions and associated health outcomes for vulnerable populations. The program is rooted in the recognition that housing is a key social determinant of health, and it seeks to ensure that all residents of Oregon have access to safe, stable, and healthy living environments. Established through state legislation, the program prioritizes addressing long standing inequities in housing access and quality, particularly for low income households, individuals with disabilities, and older adults. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to support home repair, rehabilitation, and accessibility improvements that enable residents to live safely and independently. The program emphasizes modifications that allow aging in place and reduce health risks associated with substandard housing conditions. Eligible activities include accessibility upgrades such as ramps and grab bars, remediation of environmental hazards like mold or lead, energy efficiency improvements, and structural repairs. These interventions are intended to reduce displacement, preserve affordable housing stock, and improve overall health outcomes for residents. Funding for this round totals 4700000 dollars, with individual awards of up to 500000 dollars and an anticipated 10 to 15 awards. Grant agreements are expected to span up to three years, though shorter project durations may be considered. Recipients are permitted to use funds for personnel, supplies, equipment, and contracted services necessary to carry out program activities, but are restricted from using funds for new construction, real estate purchases, or direct payments for rent, utilities, or medical care. Administrative expenses are capped at 20 percent of the total award, ensuring that the majority of funds are directed toward direct service delivery. Eligibility for this program includes a range of organizational types operating within Oregon, such as community action agencies, local governments, housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, utilities, and coordinated care organizations. Applicants must demonstrate their capacity to serve low income households at or below 80 percent of area median income and must specifically address how they serve individuals with disabilities and older adults. The program also emphasizes equity considerations, encouraging applicants to serve communities with high housing needs, including rural and underserved areas, and to incorporate intersectional approaches to addressing housing inequities. The application process requires submission through an online platform and includes a completed application form, a proposed budget template, and supporting documentation such as nonprofit determination letters where applicable. Applicants are encouraged to draft responses offline due to platform limitations that prevent saving progress. Applications are evaluated based on organizational capacity, experience with housing programs, equity and accessibility considerations, budget feasibility, and alignment with program priorities. Additional scoring incentives are provided for projects that serve renters, leverage additional funding sources, and incorporate comprehensive home assessment methodologies. The application window opened on June 29, 2026 and closes on September 29, 2026 at 3 PM Pacific Time. Following submission, applications undergo administrative review and evaluation by a diverse review committee, with notifications of award expected approximately two weeks after review completion. Awardees then enter into grant agreements and begin implementation according to approved work plans. Applicants may attend informational sessions and submit questions throughout the application period, and all communications are directed through the program’s designated contact email. Overall, the Healthy Homes Grant Program represents a targeted investment in improving housing quality and health equity across Oregon. By focusing on existing housing stock and prioritizing vulnerable populations, the program aims to create safer living environments, reduce health disparities, and support long term housing stability for low income residents.

Prioritize clear demonstration of experience with home repair programs; show strong equity and accessibility focus; include measurable outcomes; leverage additional funding sources where possible