Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program

CFDA 14.921 Active Cooperative Agreement

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$30M FY2026
$109.6M
FY24
$30M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 14.921 (USAspending.gov).

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 In FY2025 the Older Adults Modification Notice of Funding Opportunity was not published, FY2024 was the last publication year. In FY 2024, 154 applications with a total requested funding amount of $242,849,806.32 were received, and 67 eligible applicants were awarded $109,637,446.21.

Program Objective

The purpose of the Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program is to enhance local capacity to sustainably operate low-barrier, participant-led programs that address the home modification needs of low-income older persons and their caregivers.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • County Government
  • Local
  • State
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Public Housing Authority
  • U.S. Territory Government
  • Department/Agency of U.S. State
  • Local Government Consortium
  • Other Special District Government
  • Not-for-Profit Organization

Eligible applicants include experienced nonprofit organizations, states and local governments, and public housing authorities that have at least 3 years of experience in providing services to elderly adults. Nonprofit organizations are Internal Revenue Service recognized 501(c)(3) organizations.

Beneficiaries

  • Specific Restrictions (Determined at NOFO Level)

Low-income older persons age 62 and over. Program must target older individuals with the greatest need. No less than one third of the available funds will be used to serve the needs of older persons in substantially rural areas.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

A NOFO prescribing the award procedures will be made available by HUD Headquarters and posted on Grants.gov.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 90 to 120 days
  • Appeal: From 1 to 15 days
Program details & compliance

Description

Funds may be used to cover the costs of training and certifications specific to home modifications for older adults, costs associated with individualized needs assessments, costs related to exterior or interior modifications and equipment that improves accessibility and reduces risk of falls, and, as determined by HUD, any other costs related to environmental modifications and assistive devices or technologies to enhance the ability of older persons and their caregivers to function safely in and around the home.

Mission Categories

Primary: Prevention and Control (includes Suicide Prevention)

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Eligible activities must support the program objectives described above. Awards must be used to cover direct and indirect costs related to the eligible activities.

Restrictions

See specific NOFO for further details.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

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

Contacts

Taneka Blue
202-402-7596
451 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410
Yolanda Brown — Government Technical Representative
202-402-7596
451 Seventh Street, SW (Room 8236), Washington, DC 20410
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-09. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:29:07.