Home Improvement Grants in Cranston.

Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Cranston, RI. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.

The Cranston, RI directory shows 30 cataloged resources. Of those, 27 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 27 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 8 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 10 marked with no income limit. These tags do not determine eligibility; verify the complete official rules.

Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.

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Funding typeRecordsWhat to verifyLabel scope
Grants17Repayment, tax, and possible lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Forgivable loans4Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien termsDirectory classification; confirm official terms
Rebates5Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timingDirectory classification; confirm official terms

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Showing all 30 resources (27 currently open or actionable repair-assistance records)
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
Forgivable loan up to $30,000

Cranston Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to owner-occupied homes in Cranston for households at or below 80% AMI....

Home Repair
Up to $10,000 grant

Cranston Emergency Home Repair Grant

Provides emergency home repair grants for owner-occupied households in Cranston with income at or below 50% AMI. Covers ...

Emergency
Up to $8,000 in weatherization services

Rhode Island Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally-funded program providing free weatherization services to income-eligible Rhode Island households, including in...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

Rhode Island Lead Hazard Control Program

HUD-funded program to reduce lead-based paint hazards in qualifying Rhode Island homes built before 1978 with children u...

Home Repair
Up to $3,500 rebate

Rhode Island Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebates for qualifying air-source and ground-source heat pumps installed by approved contractors. Additional income-qual...

Energy
Up to $2,500 rebate

Rhode Island Energy Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates covering up to 75% of the cost of attic, wall, and basement insulation improvements completed by approved contra...

Weatherization
Up to $750 rebate

Rhode Island Energy Water Heater Rebate

Rebates for ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters and high-efficiency gas water heaters installed by licensed pl...

Energy
Up to $100 rebate

Rhode Island Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate for qualifying smart thermostats purchased through the online marketplace or at participating retailers. ...

Energy
Varies by system size

Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund - Solar

Provides incentives for residential solar photovoltaic installations through performance-based incentives and upfront re...

Solar/Renewable
Defers full property tax amount

Rhode Island Senior Property Tax Deferral

Allows Rhode Island seniors age 65+ with limited income to defer payment of property taxes on their primary residence. D...

Property Tax Relief
Up to $20,000 forgivable loan

Cranston ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides forgivable loans for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities or seniors. Cov...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $5,000 grant

Cranston Sewer Lateral Replacement Assistance

Provides cost-sharing grants for replacement of failed private sewer laterals for income-qualified owner-occupied proper...

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

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

Provides loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their h...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their disability-related ne...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their permanent residence to accommodate their disabili...

Veterans
Up to $50,000 forgivable loan

Rhode Island Housing HOME Program

Federally-funded program providing forgivable loans for substantial home rehabilitation for low-income homeowners. Loan ...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Cranston Senior Safe at Home Program

Provides safety and accessibility modifications for low-income seniors age 62+ to help them remain safely in their homes...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $12,000 grant

Cranston Heating System Replacement Grant

Emergency grant for replacement of failed heating systems for low-income homeowners, particularly seniors. Covers instal...

Emergency
Up to $1,500 heating assistance

Rhode Island Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Federally-funded program providing heating assistance to income-eligible Rhode Island households. Helps pay heating bill...

Energy
Up to $8,000 forgivable loan

Cranston Energy-Efficient Window Replacement Program

Provides forgivable loans for replacement of old, inefficient windows with ENERGY STAR certified windows. Reduces energy...

Weatherization
Low-interest loans up to $30,000

Rhode Island Septic System Loan Program

Low-interest loans for repair, replacement, or upgrade of failing septic systems. Available to homeowners throughout Rho...

Home Repair
Reduced-cost solar access

Rhode Island Low-Income Solar Program

Provides access to community solar projects for income-qualified Rhode Island households, offering guaranteed savings on...

Solar/Renewable
25-40% monthly bill discount

Rhode Island Energy Low-Income Discount Rate

Provides discounted electricity rates for income-qualified customers, reducing monthly bills by 25-40%. Available to hou...

Energy
Matching grants up to $10,000

Rhode Island Historical Preservation Grant

Provides matching grants for preservation and restoration of historic homes listed on the National Register or contribut...

Historic
Up to $15,000 grant

Cranston Emergency Roof Repair Grant

Emergency grant program for roof repairs or replacement when the existing roof poses an immediate health or safety threa...

Emergency
Up to $35,000 forgivable loan

Cranston Structural and Foundation Repair Program

Provides forgivable loans for major structural and foundation repairs for owner-occupied homes. Given Cranston's 38% pre...

Home Repair

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Frequently asked questions

What home-improvement assistance records are cataloged for Cranston, RI?

The directory includes 27 possible-program records associated with Cranston, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes. Inclusion does not confirm current availability or eligibility.

How are the assistance records for Cranston classified?

Our classifier labels 17 records as grants, 4 as forgivable loans, and 5 as rebates in Cranston. Classification can be incomplete; confirm the benefit type, lien, repayment, and conditions in the administrator's terms.

How do I research and apply for home repair assistance in Cranston?

Each program page shows the source, application route, or contact we have on file. Confirm the current route, requirements, and any costs with the administering organization before applying. The current Grant Map homeowner fee is $0.