Home Modification & Accessibility Grants
At NeighborWorks, we know that “home” is not just the building we live in but also the people surround and supporting us. Our Home Modification & Accessibility (HMA) Grant program ensures that Alaskans can continue to live in their homes by accessible modification, rather than relocations. These grants are possible thanks to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (AMHTA) and the State of Alaska Department of Health.
The HMA grants provide funding opportunities for essential home modifications to enhance accessibility and independence for individuals that will extend their ability to live independently in their homes. Home modifications allow eligible individuals to overcome roadblocks in realizing an enhanced quality of life while attaining the highest level of self-sufficiency possible.
Grants are available to applicants that live in a single-family, owner-occupied home, or in rental housing. There are no income limits or age limits for this grant program.
For more information, call 907-677-8403 or email [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
These grants aim to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and elderly residents by providing necessary home modifications for independent living. These grants help prevent premature relocation to care facilities or other living arrangements.
Projects are at no cost to the owners. Total grant awards includes assessment, construction, and admin costs. Eligible projects include:
- Bathroom modifications: roll-in showers, grab bars, tub chairs, ADA height toilets
- Handrails, stair chair lifts, or ramps to entrances
- Devices to assist hearing- and/or sight-impaired individuals
There are no income or age limits. Residents of any age with disabilities and/or frail elderly that fall under one or more of the following categories may apply:
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Conditions Brain Injury
- Chronic Alcoholism
- Intellectual/Developmental Disability
- Mental Illness
Other individuals with disabilities and/or special needs
- Homeowners who plan to remain in their home for at least 3 years after the project
- Renters who will renew their rental lease for 1 year after the project (with Landlord approval)
HMA grants offer financial assistance to eligible individuals for home improvements for:
- A minimum of $2,500
- A maximum of $20,000 for homeowners
- A maximum of $15,000 for renters
- Approved applicants receive an in-home assessment and consultation with the Project Manager, helping identify and prioritize their project scope.
- Construction of a project is performed, improving the accessibility for the client!
- Post-project assessment is performed to evaluate the impact of the improvements to safety and accessibility.