Human Development programs are designed to assist low-income individuals and families make healthy transitions in their lives and consequently achieve and sustain a better life. In total, more than $20 million is appropriated to support programs that help empower Oklahoma's neediest families to overcome hardship and move toward self-sufficiency.
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce plays an integral role in designing and administering Human Development funding programs to support communities, agencies, and individuals improve the quality of life in Oklahoma. For many programs, state appropriated funds are distributed equitably to the Community Action Agencies (CAAs) serving all 77 Oklahoma counties. The list at the Community Action Agencies link does not include the CAA serving Tulsa county. That agency is:
Community Action Project of Tulsa County
Steven Dow, Executive Director
4606 South Garnett Road, Suite 100
Tulsa, OK 74146
918-382-3200
Note: For the Weatherization Assistance Program in Tulsa County, contact the United Community Action Program and/or Community Action Resource & Development, Inc.
This funding supports the programs and services CAAs provide to homeless, mentally ill, handicapped, elderly, and other low-income individuals and families. From immediate emergency needs, such as food and shelter, to comprehensive social and economic provisions that foster self-sufficiency, programs funded through CAAs help address the most critical needs for Oklahoma's low-income population.
Each program has unique eligibility requirements, application processes and deadlines for making application for services that are defined by the CAA administering the program. For more information, please contact the CAA in your area.
Three programs discussed in greater depth on this site are as follows:
- Continuum of Care Programs -- A Continuum of Care system is designed to address the critical problem of homelessness through a coordinated community-based process of identifying needs and building a system to address those needs.
- Emergency Shelter Grants -- The Emergency Shelter Grant program is a component of the state's Continuum of Care system designed to alleviate homelessness in Oklahoma. ESG programs enable homeless individuals and families to move toward independent living by providing emergency housing and supportive services.
- Multipurpose Senior Center Program -- This program is designed to help improve, construct, and support community facilities that provide a broad spectrum of services including health, social, and nutritional group activities for senior citizens over the age of 60.
Working with educational institutions and other agencies on a national and local level, Commerce keeps a pulse on the needs among the low-income population and measures the nature and extent of poverty, homelessness, and related issues. Understanding the needs in our state helps continually improve programs that improve the quality of life in Oklahoma.
For More Information
The State of Oklahoma Consolidated Plan is a comprehensive strategic planning document identifying the State's needs and action plans for housing, community, and economic development. Prepared by the Department of Commerce and Oklahoma Housing Finance Authority (OHFA), this plan is submitted to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for receipt of federal funds for formula grant programs:
2010 State of Oklahoma Consolidated Plan - Draft
2010 State Consolidated Plan - Draft
2009 State of Oklahoma Consolidated Plan
2009 State Consolidated Plan
This is the 2009 State Consolidated Plan as approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
CDBG-R Submission Template and Checklist
For Public Housing Agencies (PHAs):
Download the form for Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan (form HUD-2991)
Related Websites
Department of Housing and Human Services
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Oklahoma Housing Finance Authority - For more information on Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS Program (HOPWA) programs
Contact:
Kathy McLaughlin
405-815-5339
800-879-6552
