June 2008Vol. 9, No. 5Funding for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced funding opportunities for demonstration housing programs designed for intergenerational families. According to the Federal Register announcement, "The purpose of the program is to expand the supply of intergenerational dwelling units for very low-income grandparent(s) or relative(s) heads of household 62 years of age or older raising a child." Eligible applicants should be private nonprofit owners of a Section 202 project.
The application deadline is July 2, 2008. To read the full Federal Register announcement, go to:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-9042.pdf (173 - KB)