We are committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.
The program offers grants to support qualified organizations in facilitating local self-help housing construction projects. It aims to assist very-low- and low-income individuals and families in rural areas to construct their own homes by working in groups, contributing most of the construction labor on one another's homes under the guidance and technical assistance of the overseeing organization. The funds may be used for technical and supervisory support to participating families, help other organizations provide self-help technical and supervisory assistance, and assist in recruiting families and helping them complete loan applications, among other related activities. Eligibility for these grants can be determined by checking designated rural areas on the provided eligibility website.