Newly announced grants will deliver home modification services for seniors across the country.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $3.7 million to two nonprofit organizations and a local housing authority to enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes through low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications. These modifications will reduce older adults’ risk of falling, improve general safety, increase accessibility, and improve their functional abilities in their home. This is the second round of funding this year for HUD’s Older Adults Home Modification Program (OAHMP), in addition to the grants announced on April 9, 2024. President Biden and Vice President Harris believe that all Americans deserve access to a safe, affordable home, and today’s actions advance the Administration’s goal to provide new funding and support to house low-income seniors.
“Today, we are furthering our commitment to improving the quality of life for older adults of limited means,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. “These grants provide a critical resource to communities to make low-cost, high impact home repairs tailored to the needs of the residents.”
“There is a strong connection between health and housing,” said Matthew Ammon, Director of HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. “It is important that our homes stay safe, healthy, and easy to live in, and this program does that, empowering older adults to age in place with dignity.”
Grants through OAHMP assist in allowing organizations and housing authorities to adopt comprehensive programs that make safety and functional home modifications to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners. These investments will enable older adults to remain in their homes – to “age in place” – rather than move to nursing homes or other assisted care facilities.
The grantees, which are experienced in providing services to seniors, will deliver home modification services to more than 525 senior families in both urban communities and communities with substantial rural populations.
The following is a state-by-state breakdown of the funding announced today:
| Awardee | State | Units Proposed | Award |
| Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc. | FL | 195 | $1,220,000 |
| Lewiston Housing Authority | ME | 150 | $1,250,000 |
| Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc. | MA | 180 | $1,250,000 |