The Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program is designed to help organizations and governments make homes safer and more accessible for low-income seniors. The goal is to allow these seniors to stay in their homes longer by making modifications that reduce fall risks and improve overall safety and accessibility.
Who it's for: This grant is for experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities that want to help low-income seniors by modifying their homes to improve safety and accessibility.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible entity type
- Lack of experience with home modifications
- Proposals not focused on low-income seniors
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete application package
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a government or nonprofit organization
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Experience documentation in home modifications
- Plan for assessing senior needs
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Proof of ability to manage funds
- Timeline for project completion
- Community impact assessment
- Compliance with federal regulations
Cautions
- Ensure your organization is eligible
- Focus on low-income senior needs
- Meet all federal compliance requirements
- Submit a complete application by the deadline
- Prepare for detailed reporting requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, state governments, county governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and special district governments. These entities must have experience in home modifications and focus on assisting low-income seniors.
Overview
This grant is for experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities that want to help low-income seniors by modifying their homes to improve safety and accessibility.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible entity type
- Lack of experience with home modifications
- Proposals not focused on low-income seniors
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Incomplete application package
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for making safety and functional modifications to homes of low-income seniors. This includes reducing fall risks, improving safety, increasing accessibility, and enhancing functional abilities within the home.
Total Program Funding
$64,000,000
Expected Awards
32
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026(44 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government or nonprofit
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Gather documentation of past experience
- Outline a plan for assessing senior needs
- Draft partnership agreements if needed
- Prepare proof of fund management capabilities
- Establish a project timeline
- Conduct a community impact assessment
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations