We are committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.
This grant program is designed to aid qualified organizations in supporting the construction of housing projects by very-low- and low-income individuals and families in rural areas. These projects are unique because the families involved contribute a significant portion of the labor required to build each other's homes, with the aided organizations providing technical assistance and supervision. The grants can be used for supervising construction, offering technical support, assisting in the recruitment of families, helping them with loan applications, and other activities that facilitate their participation in self-help housing projects. Eligibility for these grants focuses on rural areas, as determined by the USDA Eligibility Site.