Rural Housing Preservation Grant
About This Grant
<p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>$250,000 remains available from the American Relief Act, 2025 (Public Law 118-158) for Puerto Rico.</p> <p><br></p> <p>$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 <a href="https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations" target="_blank">https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations</a>.</p>
Grant Summary
Rural Housing Preservation Grant is a Rural Housing Service grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality, tribal government, nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-09-08 (closing in 19 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Faith-Based and Community Organizations
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-09-08
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Rural Housing Preservation Grant from Rural Housing Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Rural Housing Service before the deadline.
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Rural Housing Preservation Grant: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Rural Housing Preservation Grant?
Rural Housing Preservation Grant is offered by Rural Housing Service and is generally open to municipality, tribal government, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Rural Housing Preservation Grant provide?
Rural Housing Preservation Grant provides an amount that varies by award per award from Rural Housing Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Rural Housing Preservation Grant deadline?
Applications for Rural Housing Preservation Grant are due 2026-09-08 (closing in 19 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Rural Housing Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Rural Housing Preservation Grant?
To apply for Rural Housing Preservation Grant, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Rural Housing Service.