HUD Grants: $15M for Older Adults Aging in Place

Nonprofits can apply for HUD grants that assist older low-income adults modify their properties, permitting “our nation’s seniors to age-in-place with dignity.”

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Division of Housing and City Growth (HUD) has $15 million for residence modifications to assist older People age in place by way of HUD’s Older Grownup House Modification Program (OAHMP).

In keeping with HUD, the cash will assist nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities and state and native governments with packages that make security and useful residence modifications that meet the wants of low-income aged householders.

Secretary Fudge introduced the funding alternative whereas visiting a house modification undertaking made potential by the OAHMP in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was joined by U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity President and CEO Chris Coleman, and Betty and John Smith, the beneficiaries of the house modification undertaking. Whereas in Minnesota, Secretary Fudge can also be visiting two properties to debate housing provide and the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to broaden entry to inexpensive housing.

“By 2040, it’s estimated that 20% of the inhabitants might be over 65 years outdated,” says HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge. “We should permit our nation’s seniors to age-in-place with dignity. This funding will give seniors the flexibleness to make modifications to their present properties – modifications that can maintain them secure and permit them to gracefully regulate to their altering way of life.”

The house modification program’s aim is to allow low-income aged individuals to make low-cost, excessive impression residence modifications that cut back their threat of falling, enhance their normal security and improve accessibility.

Examples of residence modifications embody seize bars, railings and lever-handled doorknobs and taps, in addition to adaptive tools, reminiscent of short-term ramp, tub/bathe switch bench, handheld bathe head, raised rest room seat, risers for chairs and sofas, and non-slip strips for showers or stairs.

HUD’s Discover of Funding Alternative (NOFO) is obtainable on-line. Eligible candidates can apply for funds by way of Grants.gov.