Home Improvement Grants in Grants.

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As of June 2026, 23 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Grants, NM, with individual awards up to $126,526. 5 programs target seniors, 3 serve veterans, and 12 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans1Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

HMGP provides funding after a presidentially declared disaster to help communities reduce future disaster losses. Homeow...

Disaster
Up to $30,000

FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage

ICC coverage is built into every National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy and pays up to $30,000 to help bring a s...

Disaster
Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit

HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes

HUD funds state, county, and city governments to identify and fix lead-based paint hazards and other health hazards (mol...

Seniors & Disability
Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs

EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement

EPA's WIIN Act grants and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) fund lead service line replacement programs in...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $8,500 in weatherization services

New Mexico Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded program administered through Cibola County that provides comprehensive home weatherization services to ...

Weatherization
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan

Low-interest loans for very low-income rural homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes. Grants administers...

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grant

Grants for very low-income homeowners age 62 or older in rural areas to remove health and safety hazards. Maximum lifeti...

Seniors & Disability
Down payment assistance up to $15,000

New Mexico MFA FirstHome Program

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers in New Mexico. Offers competitive interest ra...

Homebuyer
Up to $700 rebate

Continental Divide Electric Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Continental Divide Electric Cooperative members who install qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps. Rebate amo...

Energy
Up to $400 rebate

Continental Divide Electric Water Heater Rebate

Rebate for CDEC members who install high-efficiency electric water heaters or heat pump water heaters. Higher rebates av...

Energy
Up to $300 rebate

Continental Divide Electric Insulation Rebate

Rebate for CDEC members who add qualifying attic, wall, or floor insulation to their homes. Minimum R-value requirements...

Weatherization
10% state tax credit, up to $6,000

New Mexico Solar Market Development Tax Credit

State income tax credit equal to 10% of solar photovoltaic system installation costs, up to $6,000. Can be combined with...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt or purchase a home to accommodate their disabili...

Veterans
Up to $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home to meet their needs. Eligible disabilitie...

Veterans
Up to $3,000 grant

Cibola County Senior Home Repair Program

Provides minor home repairs and safety improvements for low-income seniors age 60 and older in Cibola County. Grant does...

Seniors & Disability
Varies by project, up to $35,000

New Mexico HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by New Mexico MFA for home rehabilitation and reconstruction. Available to low-income ho...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard removal

New Mexico Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program providing free lead hazard assessment and remediation for pre-1978 homes with children under age 6. S...

Home Repair
Up to $4,000 assessed value exemption

New Mexico Senior Property Tax Exemption

Head of household property tax exemption for New Mexico residents age 65 or older with income below $32,000. Reduces ass...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $4,000 assessed value exemption

New Mexico Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Property tax exemption for disabled veterans with service-connected disabilities rated at least 50%. Exempts up to $4,00...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $500 per year

New Mexico Low-Income Water Assistance Program

Provides assistance with water and wastewater bills for low-income households in New Mexico. Helps prevent service disco...

Energy
Up to $41,000 for home repairs (2024)

FEMA Individual Assistance Program

Federal assistance for home repairs after a presidentially-declared disaster. Covers essential repairs to make home safe...

Disaster
Free or low-cost course

New Mexico Homebuyer Education Course

HUD-certified homebuyer education courses offered online and in-person throughout New Mexico. Required for many down pay...

Homebuyer Ed
$50 rebate plus free pickup

Continental Divide Electric Refrigerator Recycling Rebate

Rebate for recycling old working refrigerators or freezers. CDEC will pick up the unit at no charge and provide a $50 re...

Energy

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Grants, NM?

23 programs are currently listed for Grants, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes.

Do home improvement grants in Grants have to be repaid?

Grants do not have to be repaid. Forgivable loans are forgiven over a residency period, and rebates refund your money after the purchase. In Grants, 17 programs do not require repayment, 1 is forgivable loan, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Grants?

Every program listing carries the official application link and phone number for the administering agency. Homeowners apply directly with that agency; there is no middleman and no fee.