Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The purpose of the Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Program is to award grants to nonprofit veterans service organizations to rehabilitate and modify the primary residence of disabled and low-income veterans.
Funds may be used to support eligible activities that serve the following objectives:
1) Modify and rehabilitate the primary residence of disabled and low-income veterans;
2) Rehabilitate such residence that is in a state of interior or exterior disrepair; and
3) Install energy efficient features or equipment.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Nonprofits organizations that provide nationwide or statewide programs that primarily serve veterans or low-income individuals.
Applicants that are nonprofits organizations as described in section 501(c) (3) or 501 (a) (19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501 (a) of such Code.
Beneficiaries
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
Eligible recipients for use of the Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Program include disabled and low-income veterans.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
HUD will issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to administer this program. As a result, HUD will review eligible submitted applications and determine application scores. Once rating scores are assigned, rated applications will be listed in ranked order. HUD will send written notifications to both successful and unsuccessful applicants. Applicants will be given the opportunity to amend their budget according to the grant award, in the event HUD awards less than the requested amount prior to entering into the grant agreement. HUD will approve the action plan(s) or notify the grantee of matters that need to be addressed prior to approval.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Grants to nonprofit veterans service organizations to rehabilitate and modify the primary residence of disabled and low-income veterans.
Mission Categories
Primary: Construction Rehabilitation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Eligible activities must support the program objectives described above. Awards must be used to support the eligible activities as follows:
1) Install wheelchair ramps, widen exterior and interior doors, reconfigure and re-equip bathrooms (which include the installations of new fixtures and grab bars), remove doorway thresholds, install special lighting, add additional electrical outlets and electrical service, and install appropriate floor coverings to: (1) accommodate the functional limitations that results from having a disability or (2) residence that do not have modifications necessary to reduce the chances that an elderly, but not disabled person, will fall in their home, reduce the risks of an elderly person from falling.
2) Rehabilitate a residence that is in a state of interior or exterior disrepair.
3) Install energy efficient feature or equipment if: (1) an eligible veteran’s monthly utility costs for such residence is more than 5 percent of such veteran’s monthly income, (2) the energy audit such residence indicates that the installation of energy efficient features or equipment will reduce the cost by 10 percent or more.
Matching Requirements
A qualified organization receiving a grant under the pilot program shall contribute towards the housing modification and rehabilitation services provided to eligible veterans an amount equal to not less than 50 percent of the grant award received by such organization.
In order to meet the requirement, such organization may arrange for in-kind contributions.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements