Rural Housing Preservation Grant
🏛 Rural Housing Service
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Can you apply?
This grant is for public agencies, private nonprofits, and faith-based organizations working to preserve rural housing. Applicants must serve very low- and low-income homeowners or renters in rural areas. Organizations can assist homeowners with repairs and rehabilitation, or support rental property owners and cooperative housing if units serve low-income residents. Eligible entities include community organizations and other agencies that meet Rural Housing Service standards.
A special $250,000 stream is available specifically for Puerto Rico. Additional funding supports 2022 presidentially declared disaster areas (check FEMA declarations).
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Program description
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) announces a notice in funding availability under its Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program. The HPG program is a grant program which provides qualified public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, which may include but not be limited to, Faith-Based and Community Organizations, and other eligible entities grant funds to assist very low- and low-income homeowners in repairing and rehabilitating their homes in rural areas. In addition, the HPG program assists rental property owners and cooperative housing complexes in repairing and rehabilitating their units if they agree to make such units available to low- and very low-income persons. This action is taken to comply with Agency regulations found in 7 CFR part 1944, subpart N, which require the Agency to announce the opening and closing dates for receipt of preapplications for HPG funds from eligible applicants. The intended effect of this Notice is to provide eligible organizations notice of these dates.
$250,000 remains available from the American Relief Act, 2025 (Public Law 118-158) for Puerto Rico.
$2.09 million ($50,000 maximum award) is available for Calendar Year 2022 disaster assistance. The disaster funding is made available from the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division N, Title I (Public Law 117-328). 2022 presidentially declared disaster areas can be viewed at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Faith-based Organization
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Preapplication (required per 7 CFR part 1944, subpart N)
- Project Narrative describing eligible activities
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Evidence of organizational capacity and experience
- Documentation of target population income levels
- Letters of support from community/government partners
Program contact
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 10.433 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$374,505
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Homeword Inc MT$350,000
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$300,000
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$300,000
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$300,000
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$293,974
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$287,607
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$275,762
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$275,762
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$242,101
Top States by Funding
- CA 15 awards $2.8M
- TX 15 awards $2.6M
- OH 7 awards $1.1M
- NY 6 awards $1.0M
- TN 6 awards $0.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 10.433). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $10,457,322 | |
| 2025 | $7,096,692 | |
| 2026 est. | $6,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for the Rural Housing Preservation Grant?
Public agencies, private nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and community organizations can apply. Organizations must serve very low- and low-income residents in rural areas.
What activities does this grant fund?
Funding supports home repairs and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners. It also assists rental property owners and cooperative housing if units serve low-income tenants.
Is there a deadline for applications?
Yes, the deadline is September 8, 2026. The agency typically has a preapplication period before the final deadline.
What is the typical award amount?
Award amounts vary by funding stream. Disaster assistance grants have a $50,000 maximum. Standard grant amounts are not specified in the funding notice.
Do I need to provide matching funds?
No, cost sharing is not required for this grant program.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly document the income levels of homeowners or tenants you will serve. Use verification methods the agency recognizes (IRS forms, HUD guidelines).
- If applying for disaster assistance, confirm your service area is in a FEMA-declared 2022 disaster area before investing application effort.
- Emphasize your organization's experience managing home rehabilitation projects or rental property compliance in rural communities.
- Include letters of support from local government or community partners to strengthen your capacity and local buy-in.
- Ensure your budget aligns with eligible activities: repairs, rehabilitation, and making units available to low-income residents long-term.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear evidence of serving very low- and low-income households; verify income using acceptable documentation. Applicants propose activities outside repair and rehabilitation scope; stick to home preservation work. Organizations underestimate project management requirements for rural housing work; demonstrate adequate staffing and experience.
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