Home Improvement Grants in Lincoln.
Browse cataloged grants, rebates, loans, and other assistance records for Lincoln, NE. Verify each program's current rules, service area, and status.
The Lincoln, NE directory shows 36 cataloged resources. Of those, 35 are currently open or actionable home improvement or repair assistance records; the largest published amount stored among those 35 records is $126,526, not an estimate of your award. Discovery tags include 8 senior-related records, 2 veteran-related records, and 17 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 | 23 | Repayment, tax, and possible lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Forgivable loans | 2 | Forgiveness schedule, residency, and lien terms | Directory classification; confirm official terms |
| Rebates | 9 | 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...
Lincoln Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Provides forgivable loans for substantial repairs to owner-occupied homes in Lincoln for households earning at or below ...
Lincoln Emergency Home Repair Grant
Provides emergency repair grants to low-income owner-occupants in Lincoln city limits to address immediate health and sa...
Lincoln ADA Home Accessibility Program
Provides forgivable loans for accessibility modifications including ramps, widened doorways, accessible bathrooms, and o...
Lincoln Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control
HUD-funded program to identify and eliminate lead-based paint hazards in homes built before 1978 with children under age...
Lincoln Sewer Lateral Repair Program
Provides financial assistance for repair or replacement of private sewer laterals from the home to the city main for inc...
LES High-Efficiency HVAC Rebate
Rebates for installing high-efficiency air source heat pumps, central air conditioners, and smart thermostats for LES el...
LES Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Rebates for installing ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters, which use up to 60% less energy than conventional ...
LES Smart Thermostat Rebate
Rebate for purchasing and installing qualifying smart thermostats that allow remote control and energy management. Helps...
LES Home Insulation Rebate
Rebates for adding insulation to attics, walls, and basements in existing homes served by LES. Proper insulation reduces...
LES Energy-Efficient Window Rebate
Rebates for replacing old windows with ENERGY STAR certified models in existing homes. High-efficiency windows reduce dr...
LES SunShares Community Solar Program
Community solar program allowing LES customers to subscribe to blocks of solar energy from local solar arrays without in...
Black Hills Energy High-Efficiency Furnace Rebate
Rebates for installing high-efficiency natural gas furnaces in homes served by Black Hills Energy. Equipment must meet 9...
Black Hills Energy Smart Thermostat Program
Rebate program for purchasing qualifying smart thermostats for homes with natural gas heating. Helps Black Hills Energy ...
Black Hills Energy Water Heater Rebate
Rebates for replacing old water heaters with high-efficiency natural gas models, including tankless and ENERGY STAR tank...
Nebraska Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Federal weatherization program providing free energy efficiency improvements to income-eligible households in Lincoln an...
Nebraska Dollar and Energy Saving Loan
Low-interest loan program for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems in Nebraska homes. Loans offer...
Nebraska Residential Solar Tax Credit
Nebraska offers a state income tax credit for residential solar installations. Credit is calculated based on system size...
Lancaster County Senior Home Repair Program
Provides grants for minor home repairs to help seniors age 60+ remain safely in their homes. Covers repairs such as grab...
USDA Section 504 Home Repair Loan & Grant
USDA loans and grants for very low-income homeowners in rural areas near Lincoln to repair, improve, or modernize homes ...
VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant
Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to meet their disability...
VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant
Grants for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt a home for independent living. Covers modificat...
Lincoln Historic Preservation Fund
Matching grants for exterior rehabilitation and restoration of historic properties in Lincoln's designated historic dist...
LES Low-Income Weatherization Assistance
LES partners with local agencies to provide free weatherization services to qualifying low-income households. Includes e...
LES Energy Assistance Program
Financial assistance with electric bills for qualifying low-income LES customers. Administered through local agencies in...
Lincoln Radon Mitigation Rebate
Rebates to help income-qualified Lincoln homeowners install radon mitigation systems. Nebraska has elevated radon levels...
Lincoln Tree Planting Assistance
Discounted trees for Lincoln residents to plant in yards and neighborhoods. Program promotes urban forestry, energy effi...
Lancaster County Stormwater Flood Mitigation
Cost-share assistance for property owners experiencing repetitive flooding or drainage problems. May cover grading impro...
Lincoln Sewer Backflow Prevention Grant
Grants to install sewer backflow prevention devices in homes at risk of basement flooding during heavy rain events. Devi...
Lincoln HOME Investment Partnerships
Federal HOME funds supporting affordable housing activities in Lincoln including homebuyer assistance, owner rehabilitat...
Lincoln Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Federal CDBG funds supporting housing rehabilitation, infrastructure improvements, public services, and economic develop...
Area Agency on Aging Emergency Repair Program
Emergency home repair grants for seniors age 60+ facing urgent health and safety issues such as furnace failure, water l...
Lancaster County Senior Handyman Program
Connects low-income seniors age 60+ with trained volunteers or low-cost contractors for minor home repairs and maintenan...
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