Affordable Housing Focus Position HDA as a trusted partner for scale in affordable and supportive housing projects in Eastern Kentucky. Highlight opportunities for funding coordination, community outreach, and construction partnerships to expand shelter, transitional housing, and affordable rental units.

Nonprofit Partnerships Leverage HDA’s existing collaborations with foundations and regional coalitions (AEP Foundation, Higher Ground partners) to offer joint grantwriting, program development, and blended financing services that can accelerate project pipelines.

Funding Readiness HDA has demonstrated grant and financing activity in the $100k range and annual revenue in the $1M–$10M band. Position as a funding advisory and financial structuring partner to optimize capital stacks, pursue larger grants, and attract corporate CSR investments.

Tech Enablement Suggest technology-enabled program delivery and marketing services using HDA’s current tech stack (Google Cloud, Analytics, Optimizely, React) to boost stakeholder engagement, donor analytics, and streamlined project management for housing developments.

Regional Growth Capitalize on geographic focus in Hazard, Kentucky, and proximity to Appalachian Kentucky initiatives to present regional expansion and capacity-building opportunities, including subcontracting, local supplier networks, and workforce development partnerships.