Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program

 
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    CFDA#

    14.921     		 

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

    Summary

    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 and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners. 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. This will enable older adults to remain in their homes, that is, to age in place,” rather than move to nursing homes or other assisted care facilities.


    The OAHMP model focuses on low-cost, high-impact home modifications. 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 temporary ramp, tub/shower transfer bench, handheld shower head, raised toilet seat, risers for chairs and sofas, and non-slip strips for tub/shower or stairs. The OAHMP model 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 and promotes their full participation in daily life activities. The OT is trained to evaluate clients' functional abilities and the home environment and has knowledge of the range of low-cost, high-impact environmental modifications and adaptive equipment used to optimize the home environment and increase independence. To help maximize the breadth of the program, the OAHMP also supports using licensed OT Assistants whose work under the grant is overseen by licensed OTs. The OAHMP model also encourages a person-centered approach that motivates and supports older adults as they identify their goals and learn to function safely in their home.


    This program has eligibility criteria for beneficiaries. The beneficiary must be:

    1. the elderly low-income homeowner of the primary residence where the home modifications will be installed;
    2. elderly: at least 62 years of age;
    3. low income: family income less than or equal to 80% of local area median income (AMI)
     

    History of Funding

    Approximately $10,000,000 was available in funding for FY21.

    Additional Information

    Funding Restrictions

    • Complete or gut rehabilitation, demolition of housing units, and demolition of detached buildings is not allowed.
    • Any work on a housing unit that is not a -primary residence is not allowed.
    • Any work in rental housing units is not allowed.
    • Any work in tribally owned housing units is not allowed.
    • Purchase or Rental of Real Property. The purchase or rental of real property is not an allowable cost under this program.
    • Purchase or Lease of Equipment. The purchase or lease of equipment having a per unit cost in excess of $5,000 is not an allowable cost unless prior written approval is obtained from HUD.
    • Medical Treatment. Medical treatment costs are not allowable under this program. The cost of services delivered by a registered nurse are allowable as a component of an evidence-based model.
    • Applicants must comply with the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (16 U.S.C. § 3501 et seq.).
    • Applicants may not conduct construction, reconstruction, repair or improvement (as referenced in Section 3(a)(4) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. §§ 4001-4128)) of a building or mobile home which is located in an area identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as having special flood hazards unless:
      • The community in which the area is situated is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program in accordance with the applicable regulations (44 CFR parts 59-79), or less than a year has passed since FEMA notification regarding these hazards; and
      • Where the community is participating in the National Flood Insurance Program, flood insurance on the that property is obtained in accordance with section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act (42 U.S.C. § 4012a (a). You are responsible for assuring that flood insurance is obtained and maintained. (However, for purposes of this program, a housing unit in a condominium (condo”) or cooperative housing (coop” coop”) occupied by the older adult owner or shareholder for that unit as the primary residence is treated as being owner occupied, and may be eligible.)

    Contacts

    Yolanda Brown

    Yolanda Brown
    451 7th Street SW
    Washington, 20410
    (202) 708-1112
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are:

    • State governments
    • County governments
    • Special district governments
    • City or township governments
    • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

    For-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribes are not eligible to apply. Federal agencies and foreign entities are not eligible to apply. Entities that do not meet the threshold requirements contained in Section III are not eligible to apply.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are to be submitted by October 13th, 2022. A similar deadline is anticipated, annually.

    Award Details

    Approximately $30,000,000 is available in funding for FY22. At least 50 percent of funding under this NOFA will be made available to communities with substantial rural populations. Up to 30 awards will be granted. Award amounts range from $500,000 to $1,250,000. Cost sharing/matching is not required.

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