Funding Amount

Up to $7,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) Grant

Program Type: Home Modification Grant for Veterans

Program Description

A unique grant program offered by Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Dallas through member institutions including Southern Bancorp, designed to support necessary home modifications for disabled veterans.

    Award Details

  • Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $7,500
  • Award Type: Non-repayable grant
  • Purpose: Home modifications to accommodate disabilities

    Eligibility Requirements

  • Veteran Status: Veterans and active-duty service members disabled in the line of duty since September 11, 2001
  • Income Requirements: Must meet income eligibility requirements
  • Service Era: Must have been disabled since 9/11/2001 or later

    Eligible Home Modifications

  • Bathroom expansions and renovations
  • Roll-in showers with grab bars and benches
  • Wheelchair accessibility modifications
  • Handicapped-accessible improvements
  • Other necessary home modifications for disability accommodation

    Geographic Scope

  • Service Area: FHLB Dallas member institutions including Southern Bancorp
  • States: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas

    Program History & Funding

  • Launched: 2011 with $250,000 initial allocation
  • Current Allocation: $75,000 available through member institutions (as of 2017)
  • Partner: Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas working with member institutions like Southern Bancorp

    Contact Information

  • Administering Institution: Southern Bancorp
  • Phone: 1-800-789-3428
  • Website: www.SouthernPartners.org or www.BankSouthern.com
  • FHLB Dallas Website: fhlb.com

How to Apply

Application Process

Specific step-by-step application procedures not detailed in available documentation.

How to Apply

1. Contact Southern Bancorp or a member institution of FHLB Dallas 2. Phone: 1-800-789-3428 3. Visit local Southern Bancorp branch 4. Contact FHLB Dallas or visit fhlb.com

Eligibility Verification

1. Demonstrate veteran or active-duty service member status 2. Provide documentation of disability sustained in line of duty since September 11, 2001 3. Meet income eligibility requirements 4. Propose home modifications that qualify for assistance

    Required Information

  • Military discharge papers or service documentation
  • Proof of service-connected disability
  • Income verification
  • Description of needed home modifications
  • Contractor quotes or estimates for proposed work

    Award Process

  • Grant funds are provided to support eligible home modifications
  • Funds must be used for qualifying home accessibility and disability modifications
  • Veterans work directly with member institutions on project approval and fund disbursement

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

veteranshousing-disableddisabled

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