Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6800 N 69
The Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (OAHMP) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) discretionary funding opportunity designed to help low-income seniors stay safely in their homes rather than being forced into nursing homes or other assisted living settings. The program focuses on practical, high-impact home modification repairs and renovations that improve day-to-day function and safety for older adults. At its core, the grant supports projects that reduce fall risks, improve general household safety, increase accessibility, and strengthen an older adult's ability to move around and complete routine activities at home, supporting the broader goal of "aging in place."
Funding is awarded through a cooperative agreement, which generally means recipients should expect an active partnership or involvement from the federal agency in how the program is carried out compared with a standard grant. The work is framed as a comprehensive home modification program, emphasizing low-cost, low-barrier improvements that can make a meaningful difference quickly, particularly for seniors with limited incomes who may not be able to pay for accessibility upgrades on their own.
Eligible applicants include experienced nonprofit organizations and government-related entities. Specifically, HUD lists state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities) as eligible. Nonprofit applicants must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations (other than institutions of higher education). A key eligibility condition is experience: applicants must have at least three years of experience providing services to elderly adults. Applications also must meet the threshold requirements described in Section III of the full notice in order to be considered. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible to apply for or receive awards under this announcement.
From a funding perspective, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 6800 N 69; CFDA 14.921) is categorized under health and housing. HUD anticipated making about 15 awards, with an award ceiling of up to $2,000,000 per award. The opportunity was created on September 20, 2024, and the original application closing date was November 19, 2024.Apply for FR 6800 N 69
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the health, housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.921.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-09-20.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-11-19. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (OAHMP) FAQs
What is the Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (OAHMP)?
The Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program (OAHMP) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) discretionary funding opportunity intended to help low-income seniors remain safely in their own homes. It funds practical home modification repairs and renovations that improve day-to-day function, safety, and accessibility, supporting the goal of "aging in place."
What is the main purpose of OAHMP funding?
The program is designed to reduce situations where older adults feel forced to move into nursing homes or other assisted living settings because their homes are unsafe or difficult to navigate. The focus is on improvements that lower fall risk, increase accessibility, improve general household safety, and strengthen an older adult's ability to move around and complete routine activities at home.
What types of home improvements does the program emphasize?
OAHMP emphasizes practical, high-impact home modification repairs and renovations. The notice frames the work as a comprehensive home modification program centered on low-cost, low-barrier improvements that can make a meaningful difference quickly for seniors who may not be able to pay for accessibility upgrades on their own.
Does the program focus on accessibility and fall prevention?
Yes. The program explicitly focuses on reducing fall risks, increasing accessibility, and improving overall household safety to make it easier for older adults to function safely at home.
Who is the federal agency offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Is this a standard grant or something else?
Funding is awarded through a cooperative agreement. This generally means recipients should expect more active partnership or involvement from HUD in how the program is carried out than would typically occur under a standard grant.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include experienced nonprofit organizations and government-related entities. HUD lists the following as eligible: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and public housing authorities (including Indian housing authorities).
What nonprofit status is required to apply?
Nonprofit applicants must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations (other than institutions of higher education).
Is experience required to be eligible?
Yes. A key eligibility condition is that applicants must have at least three years of experience providing services to elderly adults.
Are there additional threshold requirements beyond basic eligibility?
Yes. Applications must meet the threshold requirements described in Section III of the full notice in order to be considered.
Who is not eligible to apply for or receive awards?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible to apply for or receive awards under this announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 6800 N 69.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 14.921.
What category or focus areas does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under health and housing.
How many awards did HUD anticipate making?
HUD anticipated making about 15 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is up to $2,000,000 per award.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 20, 2024.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was November 19, 2024.
What population is this program intended to support?
The program is intended to support low-income seniors (older adults), with the goal of helping them stay safely in their homes.
How is the program described in terms of approach?
The work is framed as a comprehensive home modification program that prioritizes low-cost, low-barrier improvements intended to create meaningful safety and accessibility benefits quickly.
What is meant by "aging in place" in the context of this program?
In this context, "aging in place" refers to helping older adults remain in their own homes safely by improving accessibility, reducing fall risks, and strengthening their ability to handle routine daily activities at home.
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