Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) Grant
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.- Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $7,500
- Award Type: Non-repayable grant
- Purpose: Home modifications to accommodate disabilities
Award Details
- 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
Eligibility Requirements
- 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
Eligible Home Modifications
- Service Area: FHLB Dallas member institutions including Southern Bancorp
- States: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas
Geographic Scope
- 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
Program History & Funding
- Administering Institution: Southern Bancorp
- Phone: 1-800-789-3428
- Website: www.SouthernPartners.org or www.BankSouthern.com
- FHLB Dallas Website: fhlb.com
Contact Information
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.comEligibility 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- 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
Required Information
- 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
Award Process
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