Funding Sources

Possible Funding Sources for Home Accessibility Projects

Making your home safer and more accessible is a valuable investment, but it can come with significant costs.

A question we are often asked is “Do you know of any assistance for people who can’t afford a home accessibility solution?”

Depending on your individual situation, there might be a resource available. Check out the links below to learn more.

Michigan Area Agencies on Aging

Detroit, Grosse Pointe (all), Hamtramck, Harper Woods, Highland Park
Agency: Detroit Area Agency on Aging (Region 1-A)
Website: www.detroitseniorsolution.org
Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw
Agency: AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services (Region 1-B)
Website: www.ageways.org
Western Wayne County and Downriver communities
Agency: The Senior Alliance (Region 1-C)
Website: www.thesenioralliance.org
Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee
Agency: Region 2 Area Agency on Aging
Website: www.r2aaa.net
Kalamazoo
Agency: Region 3-A Area Agency on Aging
Website: www.kalcounty.com/hcs/aaa
Barry, Calhoun
Agency: CareWell Services Southwest (Region 3-B)
Website: www.carewellservices.org
Berrien, Cass, Van Buren
Agency: Region IV Area Agency on Aging
Website: www.areaagencyonaging.org
Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee
Agency: Valley Area Agency on Aging (Region 5)
Website: www.valleyareaaging.org
Clinton, Eaton, Ingham
Agency: Tri-County Office on Aging (Region 6)
Website: www.tcoa.org
Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Tuscola
Agency: Region VII Area Agency on Aging
Website: www.region7aaa.org
Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Crawford, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon
Agency: Region IX Area Agency on Aging (NEMCSA)
Website: www.nemcsa.org
Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford
Agency: Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan (Region 10)
Website: www.aaanm.org
Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo, Osceola
Agency: Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (Region 11)
Website: www.aaawm.org
Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa
Agency: Senior Resources of West Michigan (Region 14)
Website: www.seniorresourceswmi.org
Branch, St. Joseph
Agency: Branch-St. Joseph Area Agency on Aging (Region 15)
Website: www.bhsj.org
Alger, Baraga, Chippewa, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft
Agency: U.P. Area Agency on Aging (UPCAP Services, Inc.)
Website: www.upcap.org

Other Michigan Sources

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity offers programs in Michigan that assist low-income homeowners with critical home repairs, with priority given to health and safety within the home.

Website: www.habitatmichigan.org

Federal Sources

USDA Rural Development

Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants

Website: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants-25

Veterans Administration (VA) HISA Grants

For veterans with a service-connected disability.

Website: https://www.prosthetics.va.gov/psas/hisa2.asp