We are committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.
This program provides grants to qualified organizations for local self-help housing construction projects, focusing on very-low- and low-income individuals and families in rural areas. Grant recipients oversee groups as they build their own homes, contributing most of the labor. Activities supported include technical and supervisory assistance to participating families, helping other organizations provide self-help technical and supervisory assistance, and assisting families with loan applications and other participation requirements. Eligible areas can be determined via the USDA Eligibility Site.