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 type | Records | What to verify | Label scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 17 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 4 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 5 | Eligible purchases, upfront payment, and claim timing | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
HMGP provides funding after a presidentially declared disaster to help communities reduce future disaster losses. Homeow...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Cranston Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency home repair grants for owner-occupied households in Cranston with income at or below 50% AMI. Covers ...
Rhode Island Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federally-funded program providing free weatherization services to income-eligible Rhode Island households, including in...
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...
Rhode Island Energy Heat Pump Rebate
Rebates for qualifying air-source and ground-source heat pumps installed by approved contractors. Additional income-qual...
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...
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...
Rhode Island Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate
Instant rebate for qualifying smart thermostats purchased through the online marketplace or at participating retailers. ...
Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund - Solar
Provides incentives for residential solar photovoltaic installations through performance-based incentives and upfront re...
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...
Cranston ADA Accessibility Modification Program
Provides forgivable loans for accessibility modifications to homes occupied by persons with disabilities or seniors. Cov...
Cranston Sewer Lateral Replacement Assistance
Provides cost-sharing grants for replacement of failed private sewer laterals for income-qualified owner-occupied proper...
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...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities purchase or modify a home to meet their disability-related ne...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Helps veterans with certain service-connected disabilities adapt their permanent residence to accommodate their disabili...
Rhode Island Housing HOME Program
Federally-funded program providing forgivable loans for substantial home rehabilitation for low-income homeowners. Loan ...
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...
Cranston Heating System Replacement Grant
Emergency grant for replacement of failed heating systems for low-income homeowners, particularly seniors. Covers instal...
Rhode Island Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Federally-funded program providing heating assistance to income-eligible Rhode Island households. Helps pay heating bill...
Cranston Energy-Efficient Window Replacement Program
Provides forgivable loans for replacement of old, inefficient windows with ENERGY STAR certified windows. Reduces energy...
Rhode Island Septic System Loan Program
Low-interest loans for repair, replacement, or upgrade of failing septic systems. Available to homeowners throughout Rho...
Rhode Island Low-Income Solar Program
Provides access to community solar projects for income-qualified Rhode Island households, offering guaranteed savings on...
Rhode Island Energy Low-Income Discount Rate
Provides discounted electricity rates for income-qualified customers, reducing monthly bills by 25-40%. Available to hou...
Rhode Island Historical Preservation Grant
Provides matching grants for preservation and restoration of historic homes listed on the National Register or contribut...
Cranston Emergency Roof Repair Grant
Emergency grant program for roof repairs or replacement when the existing roof poses an immediate health or safety threa...
Cranston Structural and Foundation Repair Program
Provides forgivable loans for major structural and foundation repairs for owner-occupied homes. Given Cranston's 38% pre...
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