(KNZA)--The Northeast Kansas Community Action Program has been awarded a $290,000 grant to help local families obtain, safe affordable housing of their choice.

NEK-CAP, which serves seven area northeast Kansas counties, is among 13 non-profits and public housing authorities that will share about $1.8 million in Tenant-Based Rental Assistance.

Funded through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program and administrated by the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, the grant funding assistance helps income-eligible households afford rental subsidies, utility deposits and security deposits.

Awarded annually, the TBRA grants are based on a community's housing needs, the number of households estimated to be served and the organization's experience in administering TBRA funding.  

Public housing authorities and non-profit organizations may apply for grants of up to $300,000.