Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says eight organizations have been selected to receive $600,000 in grants to help low- and very-low-income rural residents repair their homes. The funds are being provided under USDA Rural Development's Housing Preservation Grant program. Grants can be used to weatherize and repair existing structures, install or improve plumbing and sewer services, or provide improved access to people with disabilities.
"Housing is the cornerstone of all thriving, stable communities, and every American deserves to live in safe and decent home," Vilsack said. "These grants will help rural residents make needed repairs and energy-saving upgrades, and continue making investments to strengthen communities throughout the country."
The funds are being awarded to intermediaries such as local governments, Indian tribes or non-profit organizations, which provide grants to low- and very-low-income homeowners or owners of multi-family rental properties or cooperative dwellings. These grants will be combined with funds from the recipient organization.
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