Bathroom remodeled for handicap access.
The federal government funds several programs providing home improvement for the disabled, although many of them go to organizations rather than individuals. Applicants should read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying. Most of the grants cover the expense of a grant writer and the technical labor involved in the redesigning of a property to suit the beneficiary's needs. Does this Spark an idea?
ROSS Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
The purpose of the Resident Opportunity and Supportive Services (ROSS) for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities program is to provide public housing authorities (PHAs), Native American tribes, tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs), and other nonprofit organizations with grants to improve the living conditions of elderly and/or disabled residents of public housing. The grants are provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funds are used to renovate public housing units to better suit the residents' needs and to provide supportive services to improve residents' quality of life. The cost of any specialized labor is included. Any tribe, PHA, or other housing nonprofit is eligible to apply for this grant. HUD will review and rank each application and make a final list of selected candidates. The assistance is provided for a period of three years.
Anice Schervish
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street S.W.,
Room 4130
Washington, DC 20410
202-402-2341
cfda.gov
Home Improvement and Structural Alterations Program (HISA)
The Home Improvement and Structural Alterations Program (HISA), administered by the prosthetic departments of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities, provides assistance for medically required home improvements for disabled veterans. A prerequisite for this grant is a VA doctor's prescription. This prescription must include the diagnosis with medical justification, the specific items required and the veteran's contact details. The application should include the completed VA form; permission from the property owner to renovate, if the property is leased; quotes from at least three licensed contractors; and a picture of the property. An amount of up to $4,100 may be granted for service-related disabled veterans and $1,200 for non-service related disabilities. HISA will not pay for any cosmetic or luxury changes in the property that will not specifically help the disabled veteran.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue
NW - Washington, DC 20420
800-827-1000
www.prosthetics.va.gov
Specially Adapted Housing for Disabled Veterans
The Department of Veteran Affairs administers the Specially Adapted Housing for Disabled Veterans (SAH). This program helps disabled veterans own a home specially designed to meet their disability needs and challenges. This grant provides 50 percent of the cost, to a maximum of $50,000, either to buy a specially adapted house or to remodel an existing property. It may be also used to reduce the outstanding mortgage on an existing house. If a loan is required above the grant amount, then the monthly payments should be in proportion to the veteran's current income. To be eligible to apply for this grant, the veteran must have lost at least one limb, or the use of a limb, or be totally blind.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
202-461-9500.
federalgrantswire.com
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