Virginia Housing Agent since 2024
Faithworks & Virginia Housing Accessibility Grants
If you qualify, Faithworks can provide a Virginia Housing grant of up to $10,000 per household that can make a home more accessible for a person or family with disabilities - and it does not need to be repaid!
There is a large demand (and limited supply) for this program, so please understand if the program is not available immediately.
How the grants work
Grant funding for a more accessible home.
There are three types of Virginia Housing Accessibility Grants. Each is intended to make the home more accessible for the person with disabilities.
$10,000
Up to this amount in grant funding
$0
to repay — grants do not have to be repaid
1 grant
per household every five years
1 type
Grants can’t be combined. If you qualify for more than one, choose one.
Modifications can include
Including but not limited to
✔ Installing ramps
✔ Widening doorways & sidewalks
✔ Installing remote entry devices
✔ Modifying bathrooms
✔ Modifying kitchens
And more
Grant service area
Winchester City
Frederick County
Clarke County
Warren County
Page County
Shenandoah County
Fauquier County
The three grants
Find the grant that fits your household.
For veterans · GF
Granting Freedom
Open to applications
Faithworks appreciates the opportunity to be a bridge to a portion of assistance for our Veterans. Of the 8 projects completed, 6 have been through Granting Freedom, each paired with the VA’s HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant.
With the cost of modifications, neither grant can often cover the full amount. Clients apply for each separately; paired together, fuller modifications can be installed.
Eligibility
✓ Service-connected disability
✓ Household below 80% AMI (Area Median Income)
Client documents
Completed application, documentation of service-related disability, proof of home ownership (homeowners), lease agreement and landlord approval (renters), digital photos of work area(s), income documentation for all adult household members
For homeowners · OOM
Owner Occupied Modification
Open until October 15, 2026
The OOM grant helps homeowners make accessibility modifications that may otherwise be out of their budget. Faithworks has connected 2 of 8 households with this grant funding.
Eligibility
✓ Household below 60% AMI (Area Median Income)
✓ 65 or older: no disability documentation needed
✓ Under 65: disability documentation needed
Client documents
Completed application, proof of home ownership, digital photos of work area(s), income documentation for all adult household members, disability documentation if applicable
For renters · RUAM
Rental Unit Accessibility Modification
Closed until July 2027
The RUAM grant helps renters make modifications beyond what landlords are required to install. Faithworks has not yet connected any clients with this grant — you could be the first.
Eligibility
✓ Household below 60% AMI (Area Median Income)
✓ 65 or older: no disability documentation needed
✓ Under 65: disability documentation needed
Client documents
Completed application, lease agreement, landlord approval, digital photos of work area(s), income documentation for all adult household members, disability documentation if applicable
By the numbers · Fall 2026
Homes made more accessible, one household at a time.
8
households assisted
4
counties served
$58,236
in grants
By grant type
Granting Freedom
6
Owner Occupied Mod.
2
Rental Unit Accessibility Mod.
0
By county & amount
Shenandoah County
$27,842
Frederick County
$15,865
Warren County
$7,711
Winchester City
$6,827
$58,236 total · 4 counties
The process
We handle the paperwork with Virginia Housing.
Per Virginia Housing guidelines, only approved Agents may access and apply for these grants on behalf of the applicant. Faithworks is an approved Agent.
1
We collect and submit
Faithworks collects all client and contractor documents and submits the application to Virginia Housing.
2
Work begins
Once approved, work may begin and must be completed within six months. Any change in scope must be approved before the work is done.
3
Closing and payment
Upon completion, documents are collected for a Closing Packet. When it’s approved, payment is issued within 30 days.
Accessibility Grants FAQ
Questions people ask us.
Don’t see yours? Call us at 540-313-7682.
Do Virginia Housing Accessibility Grants have to be repaid?
No. Grants of up to $10,000 do not have to be repaid.
Can I apply directly to Virginia Housing?
No. Per Virginia Housing guidelines, only approved Agents may access and apply for these grants on behalf of the applicant. Faithworks collects all client and contractor documents and submits the application for you.
Can I combine more than one accessibility grant?
No. Virginia Housing Accessibility Grants cannot be combined. If your household qualifies for more than one grant type, only one may be chosen. Each household may receive one grant every five years.
Which areas does Faithworks serve for these grants?
Winchester City and Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Page, Shenandoah, and Fauquier Counties.
Do I need disability documentation?
For Owner Occupied and Rental Unit grants, applicants 65 or older do not need disability documentation; applicants under 65 do. Granting Freedom requires documentation of a service-connected disability.
I'm a veteran. Can this grant be used with the VA's HISA grant?
Yes. Most of the projects Faithworks has completed paired Granting Freedom with the VA's HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant. Clients apply for each separately; together they can cover fuller modifications.
Talk to our Accessibility team.
Homeowners, renters, veterans, contractors and local organizations — we’ll help you find the right next step.
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