How to Find Legitimate Government Housing Grants

The number of people needing assistance to purchase a home is on the rise. Housing Grants are available from numerous links on the web but many end up costing you money and are scams. Finding legitimate government housing grants through governmental agencies is your best way to find grants for various housing needs. This article will review your options for finding legitimate government housing grants.

Instructions

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   ADMINISTRATION ON AGING On the top navigation bar click on 'Grant Programs' and select the funding opportunity you are interested in. http://www.aoa.gov

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   DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Looking for agriculture grants or food programs this is where to search. On the left navigation bar scroll down to 'Browse by Audience" and make your selection and then search for 'grants'. www.usda.gov

3. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) has all the information you need to find and apply for legitimate housing grants. www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm

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   DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS In the search box type 'grants' and scroll through the options listed. http://www.va.gov

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   OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY If you are in need of replacing anything in your home that deals with energy this is where to look. www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm

6. OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY $1 billion in grants provided through 35 different programs. Scroll down to 'Working With Hud' on the left navigation bar and click on 'Grants'. www.hud.gov

7. PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING Scroll down to the 'Quick Find' on the right side of the web page to find the opportunity you are searching for. www.hud.gov/offices/pih

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   RURAL HOUSING SERVICE Scroll down to and click on 'Guaranteed Home Loan Opportunities' on the right side of the page. Then click on 'Individuals and Families'. www.rurdev.usda.gov

Tips & Warnings

• There are millions of dollars handed out every year in legitimate Government Housing Grants. These grants can assist you in many ways from owning your own home, instead of renting, to maintaining a quality standard of living.

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