The Rural Housing Preservation Grants, as part of the Housing Preservation Grant Program, provides qualified public agencies, private nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities grant funds to assist very low- and low-income homeowners in repairing and rehabilitating their homes in rural areas.

Applicants provide grants or low-interest loans to repair or rehabilitate housing for low- and very-low-income homeowners. Rental property owners may also receive assistance if they agree to make units available to low- and very-low-income families.

Please note that applicants must have the necessary background and experience with proven ability to perform the responsibility of repair and rehabilitation of low-income housing, and that applicants are required to submit quarterly reports to show grant progress.

For further details, please see the full Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Eligibility

Eligible areas include:

• Rural areas and towns with 20,000 or fewer people
• Federally recognized Tribal lands

Eligible entities include:

• State governments
• City or township governments
• County governments
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
• Nonprofits (non-higher education) with 501(c)(3)
• Other Native American tribal organizations
• Nonprofits (non-higher education) without 501(c)(3)
• Faith-Based and Community Organizations

Match Requirement

Cost sharing or matching is not a requirement for this grant.

How to Apply

For electronic submissions, applications must be submitted by email or through the Grants.gov listing.

If you need help with Grants.gov, you can call 800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov.

If you need help with SAM.gov, you can call 866-606-8220.

Contact

Please contact your State Office for questions or preapplication documents.

Georgia State Office:
Joyce White, State Director
Stephens Federal Building
355 E. Hancock Avenue, Stop 300
Athens, GA 30601-2768
Voice: (706) 546-2162
Fax: (855) 452-0956

Deadline

Applications must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on September 8, 2026.