HUD AWARDS $4 MILLION TO HELP LOW-INCOME VETERANS REHABILITATE THEIR HOMES

摘要

HUD and the U.S. Department of Veterans Af- fairs (VA) are awarding $3.9 million in funding through the Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program (VHRMP) to help make homes more accessible for disabled veterans. Through the VHRMP program, grantees will make necessary physical modifications to address the needs of eligible veterans, including wheelchair ramps, widening doors, reconfiguring bathrooms, and modifying homes to accommodate a veteran's caregiver. The purpose of this program is to assist low-income veterans living with disabilities who need adaptive housing to help them regain or maintain their independence. By partnering with the VA, HUD is addressing these challenges by awarding competitive grants to organizations that primarily serve veterans and low-income people. The following applicants are receiving funding: