Is it possible to get a govt. grant for home improvement?

[MrScorpio]

Any idea where I should look?

[Nicole]

1. City hall.

A neighbor contacted city hall to get the name & number of local foundations that provided grants. She was put in touch with one who did grants for seniors and the disabled. The grant paid for a wheelchair ramp and a handicap accessible remodeling project for her bathroom.

If you want a gov. grant perhaps your representatives can give you the same info on a state or federal level?.

[MrScorpio]

4. Thanks

I'll look into that

[GOPisEvil]

2. Do you live in a historical district?

If so, check with the local preservation board.

[MrScorpio]

3. I live in Newport News

Lots historical stuff around here..

But my house was built in '88

I don't think it'll work out that way

[GOPisEvil]

5. Yeah, you maybe sol.

However, check with the local community development folks. You never know...

[Maddy McCall]

6. You can get a grant to add a storm shelter room to your house....

or to modify a room to be a storm shelter. The gov will pay 3/4 of the cost--which means that, minimally, you'll still have to come up with $2500.

[Wcross]

7. What kind of improvement?

If its for a new kitchen with granite counter tops, I doubt it. If its for added insulation or new windows there is a possibility.