Homeownership Preservation Grants

Preserve and maximise your wealth-building asset – your home.

From financial education to home maintenance grants to low-bono pro-bono estate planning services we’re here to help preserve and maximize your wealth-building asset for generations to come.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to qualify for a grant through Greenline Housing Foundation, applicants must:

Be a Black or Hispanic person
Must own only one home
Not have liquid assets in excess of $100k
Must complete 10 hours of financial education courses through Greenline Housing Foundation
Must agree not to sell or take equity out of the home for 5 years from the completion date of maintenance work
Must have received a quote for the desired scope of work from a licensed contractor

Application Process & Timeline

1.
Submit
Interest Form

Begin financial ed, receive program details & invitation to apply

2.
Fill Out
Application

Complete and submit within the 1-month window

3.
Application
Review

All applications are thoroughly reviewed by our team

4.
Grants
Awarded

All applicants are notified of our grant decisions

5.
Grants
Funded

Grant monies are wired directly to escrow

Invitation to Apply
Deadline
Award Decision
March 1
March 31
June 30
June 1
June 30
September 30
September 1
September 30
December 31
December 1
December 31
March 31

FAQ

If you have a question about our process that is not answered here, please feel free to contact us at info@greenlinehousing.org

Once I apply, how long does it take to receive an answer?

Applicants are made aware of the award decision within 3 months after the application deadline.

If approved, how is my grant amount determined?

Home maintenance grants are determined by the verified scope of work needed. Ultimately, all grant amounts are predicated on the availability of funds at the time of approval.

If I’m approved for a home maintenance grant how do I receive the funds?

Grant funds are paid directly to the contractor performing the work.

Do grant funds have to be repaid?

No, grants funds do not have to be repaid and are considered gift funds. Yay!

Are there income limits in order to be eligible for this grant?

There are no income limits. We believe that strong incomes should not make applicants ineligible, and instead we aim to close the wealth gap by aiding Black and Hispanic people to own homes. As such, we do not have income restrictions, we have asset restrictions.

When can I apply?

Interested applicants can join our waitlist here. When the next application cycle opens on either March 1, June 1, September 1, or December 1, you will be sent a personalized application link to submit the required information and documents.

How long do I have to use the grant?

Grant recipients have 6 months from the date of the awarded grant to use their grant.

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