| HUD No. 21-119 HUD Public Affairs (202) 708-0685 |
For
Release Friday August 6, 2021 |
HUD AWARDS $30 MILLION TO HELP LOW-INCOME ELDERLY HOMEOWNERS AGE IN PLACE
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $30 million to 32 nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities to assist in undertaking comprehensive programs that make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners that allow them to age in place.
Provided through HUD's Older Adults Home Modification Program (OAHMP), these grants allow low-income seniors to stay in their homes through low-cost home modifications that will reduce older adults' risk of falling. Examples of these home modifications include installation of grab bars, railings, and lever-handled doorknobs and faucets, as well as the installation of adaptive equipment, such as non-slip strips for tub/shower or stairs.
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.
Experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities that received funding will deliver home modification services to more than 5,000 qualified beneficiaries and serve communities with substantial rural populations.
"Today, we are renewing our commitment to improving the lives of older adults," said HUD Secretary, Marcia L. Fudge. "The funding provided today will enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes and will reduce their risk of falling, improve their general safety, increase accessibility, and improve their functional abilities in their home."
"There is a strong connection between health and housing," said Matthew Ammon, Director of HUD's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. "These grants provide a critical resource to communities to make low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications tailored to the needs of the residents."
Read a complete project-by-project summary of the programs awarded grants today.
The following is a state-by-state breakdown of the funding announced today:
| Target Area Designation | State |
Legal Name | Units Proposed* |
Total Recommended OAHMP Award |
|
| 1 | Substantially Rural | AZ |
DIRECT Center for Independence, Inc. | 150 |
$1,000,000 |
| 2 | Substantially Rural | DC |
Rebuilding Together, Inc. | 135 |
$1,000,000 |
| 3 | Substantially Rural | IA |
East Central Intergovernmental Association | 100 |
$1,000,000 |
| 4 | Substantially Rural | KY |
Lake Cumberland Area Development District | 120 |
$740,000 |
| 5 | Substantially Rural | KY |
Memorial Hospital, Inc. DBA AdventHealth Manchester | 195 |
$777,120 |
| 6 | Substantially Rural | MA |
Community Action Pioneer Valley | 180 |
$1,000,000 |
| 7 | Substantially Rural | ME |
Maine State Housing Authority | 308 |
$1,000,000 |
| 8 | Substantially Rural | MI |
Disability Advocates of Kent County | 150 |
$975,000 |
| 9 | Substantially Rural | MO |
Independent Living Center of Mid-Missouri, Inc. | 234 |
$526,190 |
| 10 | Substantially Rural | NY |
Rebuilding Together Saratoga County | 150 |
$1,000,000 |
| 11 | Substantially Rural | NY |
Wayne County Action Program, Inc. | 150 |
$1,000,000 |
| 12 | Substantially Rural | PA |
Scranton Neighborhood Housing Services Incorporated | 225 |
$1,000,000 |
| 13 | Substantially Rural | SC |
SC UpLift Community Outreach | 180 |
$1,000,000 |
| 14 | Substantially Rural | SC |
South Carolina Department on Aging | 167 |
$1,000,000 |
| 15 | Substantially Rural | TX |
Adult Youth United Development Association, Inc | 308 |
$1,000,000 |
| 16 | Substantially Rural | VT |
Cathedral Square Corporation | 140 |
$981,690 |
Total Substantially Rural Units Proposed* |
2892 |
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Target Area Designation |
State |
Legal Name |
Units Proposed* |
Total Recommended OAHMP Award |
|
| 1 | Urbanized | AL |
Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham, Inc. dba Disability Rights and Resources | 240 |
$1,000,000 |
| 2 | Urbanized | FL |
Florida Dream Center | 144 |
$1,000,000 |
| 3 | Urbanized | FL |
The Housing Authority of the City of Daytona Beach | 75 |
$921,126 |
| 4 | Urbanized | IA |
City of Dubuque | 232 |
$1,000,000 |
| 5 | Urbanized | IL |
Rush University Medical Center | 60 |
$1,000,000 |
| 6 | Urbanized | LA |
The St. Bernard Project, Inc. | 175 |
$1,000,000 |
| 7 | Urbanized | MD |
Harford County Health Department | 285 |
$1,000,000 |
| 8 | Urbanized | MD |
Baltimore City Dept. of Housing and Community Development | 130 |
$1,000,000 |
| 9 | Urbanized | MD |
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Inc. | 120 |
$650,231 |
| 10 | Urbanized | MN |
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, Inc. | 155 |
$836,781 |
| 11 | Urbanized | MO |
Mission St. Louis | 250 |
$1,000,000 |
| 12 | Urbanized | NY |
United Way of Long Island | 300 |
$1,000,000 |
| 13 | Urbanized | PA |
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia | 243 |
$824,084 |
| 14 | Urbanized | PA |
Inglis Foundation | 90 |
$767,778 |
| 15 | Urbanized | TX |
Rebuilding Together San Antonio | 146 |
$1,000,000 |
| 16 | Urbanized | WI |
Revitalize Milwaukee Inc. | 90 |
$1,000,000 |
Total Urbanized Units Proposed* |
2735 |
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*The number of units is an estimate, and subject to availability of funds. Please note that the maximum amount awarded under the FY2021 OAHMP NOFA is $1,000,000 awardees may have received less than their federal request and may adjust the proposed number of units during the first 60 days of the award's period of performance.
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