Would like any info on free home improvement grants?

Question

Husband is mentally ill and on diability. House needs siding and new windows/kitchen & bath improvements. Energy efficient improvements.

Answer 1

The Government has created a portal to help individuals who need benefits because of life events. Visit http://www.govbenefits.gov

Use the drop down button
DO YOU NEED BENEFITS BECAUSE OF A LIFE EVENT?
Choose the life situation best applicable to you and then see if you qualify for the available government assistance.

As for grants, if you live in a rural area, you can apply with the Dept of Agriculture for Grant #10.417 VERY LOW-INCOME HOUSING REPAIR LOANS AND GRANTS http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr&p_arg_values=10.417 Here is how this grant should be used:

"USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
Loan funds may be used to make general repairs and improvements to properties or to remove health and safety hazards. Grant funds may be used only to pay for the costs for repairs and improvements that will remove identified health and safety hazards or to repair or remodel dwellings to make them accessible for houshold members with disabilities. Loans and grants are typically used for repair or replacement of heating, plumbing or electrical services, roof or basic structure as well as water and waste disposal systems, and weatherization. Loans bear an interest rate of one percent and are repaid over a period up to 20 years. In addition to the above purpose, loan funds may be used to modernize the dwelling. Maximum loan amount cannot exceed a cumulative total of $20,000 to any eligible person and maximum lifetime grant assistance is $7,500 to any eligible person. The house must be located in an eligible rural area which does not exceed 10,000 population. Some places with populations between 10,000 and 25,000 may be eligible if not within a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Assistance is available in States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana's and the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands."

You can also check with HUD who are the recipients of Grant 14.181 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr&p_arg_values=14.181 . This grant is given to non profits "to construct, rehabilitate or acquire structures to be used as supportive housing for persons with disabilities." Check if you can be a beneficiary of this grant.

You can find other home improvement grants at the the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov . Here is a list of home improvement grants available http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr&p_arg_values=14.181

To apply for grants, go to Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov . They have everything you need to apply for grants.

Answer 2

Contact the people that provide services for your husband. They have all the information on these types of grant programs, and it will keep you from getting caught up in a scam. Good Luck

Answer 3

I exactly not to tell, but I have suggested to go to google where you can find all types of home improvement solutions.

Answer 4

Check the federal grants for the disabled, the low-income and for senior citizens.'

Answer 5

if it is legit and not a scam to fill my email with alot of junk sure