Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program

Background
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issues this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite applications from eligible applicants for the program and purpose described within this NOFO. The overall purpose of the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP) is to assist experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities in undertaking comprehensive programs that make safety and functional home modifications repairs and renovations to meet the needs of low-income seniors. The goal of the home modification program is to enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes through low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications to reduce older adults’ risk of falling, improve general safety, increase accessibility, and to improve their functional abilities in their home.

Grant Details
Under this NOFO, experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities will deliver home modification services to qualified beneficiaries. The program model focuses on low-cost, high-impact home modifications such as installation of grab bars, railings, lever-handled doorknobs and faucets, adaptive equipment like temporary ramps, tub/shower transfer benches, handheld shower heads, raised toilet seats, risers for chairs and sofas, non-slip strips for tub/shower or stairs.

The program primarily relies on the expertise of a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to ensure that the home modification addresses the client’s specific goals and needs. Services must be for the benefit of eligible low-income senior homeowners and renters who are at least 62 years old for work within their primary residence.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, public housing authorities. At least one third of funding under this NOFO will be made available to grantees that serve communities with substantial rural populations. Faith-based organizations have been added under Section III.A. Applicants should align their application with HUD’s Strategic Plan goals including supporting underserved communities and advancing sustainable communities by strengthening climate resilience and energy efficiency.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.