Is there a program that allows a person to purchase a home under a grant from the government?
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I suggest you check out non profits, who are the recipients of most housing grants. Check out Habitat for Humanity. \n\nAlso visit the Nehemiah Corp as they have a downpayment assistance program for qualified lenders http://www.getdownpayment.com/\n\nThe Housing and Urban Development in their Grants Available page makes it clear that they do not provide grants to individuals -- hence no grants for a person to buy a home http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm\n\n"While HUD does not offer direct grants or loans to individuals, we do work through local governments and non-profit organizations to make financial assistance and counseling available."\n\n You can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two FREE sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support your purposes.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently.\n\nNote though that these grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments. Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program. Individuals especially for personal purposes are not eligible for federal grants.
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you can search at http://www.grants.gov
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Disaster grants are given at the State Level.  They are federal grants but the state distributes the funds and you'll have to contact your state's distribution director for an application.  You have to meet certain criteria also before a grant is given.  You may be able to qualify for a Small Business Loan for a home purchase. The interest rate is 2.86% fixed for 30 years and you do not have to make your first payment until 12 months after closing.  It's a good option also.  Good Luck.\n\nHurricane Katrina Survivor
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the government offers some help with down payments for first time buyers. there may be some criteria though. may be worth checking into.
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There are many grant programs etc.available.  Check with your local and state government.  Also, a really good motivating read is "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" It is really straightforward.
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Trust me, it's possible.  I know because I did it.  Try the government funding agencies.  I was actually very lucky because the agent that sold me this house knew where to go to get help for people like us.  Do some research on the internet.  Not sure which state or country you live in but I am sure there is help available.  Good luck.
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It will really depend on your area. There are some cities that "gift" up to $100,000 toward the purchase of a home. What area are you in?
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You can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support your purposes. \n\nIn the instructions at Grants.gov, you have to first go to CFDA to find out the grant number that you qualify. You can search CFDA various ways (by grant number, by keyword, etc.). You can find grant programs by category -- here are the lists of grants under Home Buying/Homeownership http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.FIND_GRANT_PROGRAM_TXT.SHOW?p_arg_names=func_cat_cd&p_arg_values=ML  Check if any applies to you\n\nTo make searching easier, Housing and Urban Development HUD has a list of housing grants http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/fundsavail.cfm - though I have NOT seen any grants available for first time homeowners.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently.\n\nNote though that these grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments. Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program. Individuals especially for personal purposes are not eligible for federal grants. \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs \n\nhttp://www.cfda.gov\nhttp://www.grants.gov\nhttp://gtionline.fdncenter.org\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/grants.htm\nhttp://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html
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Firstgov.gov    - look under grants...
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Two ways.  1) start with local lenders.  They usually have in house first time homebuyer mortgage products offered to the low to mod income homebuyer unless you purchase in a targeted neighborhood and then there are usually no income limits.  Typical program is low down payment, allows grant usage and may give assistance or a loan for closing costs.  2)Contact a local housing counseling agency.  For a list of agencies go to www.hud.gov.  \nThey offer housing counseling (so you know what you're doing) and may have down payment assistance or direct you where you can apply.
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Government grants are out there.  There is no such thing as a grant that results in you getting a free house.\n \nThe grants that are out there help you with down payment and/or closing costs.  You still need to qualify for a loan.  There are not any "participation fees" or "finders fees" for this.  The government is giving this money, and the mortgage company giving you the loan will assist you in it.  Find a mortgage company that has access to and knows how to do these grants.\n\nSomebody asking for a "fee" to get it for you is a scam artist.  Report them to the state attorney's office.  Even if they don't get your money, you can bet they're getting rich ripping people off.
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Don't know where your at but try 'Government Grants' there is probably a list.
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Sure they get a guaranteed income. Just check with your local Section 8 Housing Dept. and they have a listing of properties and landlords who participate in the program. You can always call places you are interested in and ask them if they accept it.
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You can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support your purposes.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently.\n\nNote though that these grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments. Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program. Individuals especially for personal purposes are not eligible for federal grants. \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs \n\nHere is a list of grants available for homeowners:\nhttp://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.BROWSE_BENEF_RPT.show \n\nThere is a grant called Very Low-Income Housing Repair Loans and Grants (CFDA # 10.417) and you can qualify if you are "very low-income rural homeowners an opportunity to make essential repairs to their homes to make them safe and to remove health hazards to the family or the community." http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.PROGRAM_TEXT_RPT.SHOW?p_arg_names=prog_nbr&p_arg_values=10.417\n\nhttp://www.cfda.gov\nhttp://www.grants.gov\nhttp://gtionline.fdncenter.org\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/grants.htm\nhttp://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html
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Go to:\nwww.grantgate.com\nGrant Gate is a free program that gives easy to use info about grants and other funding sources for a variety of uses.  It also has wizards to help you apply for this funding.  fafsa.ed.gov is a good site but is limited to student loans and grants.  Good luck!
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you can get goverment grants to attend collage and as well contact your local dept of human services they can help in this matter as well?
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I'm not sure where you could get a grant, but I'm sure there are many organizations that would help you. A visit to a government office would probably help you more than anything else. \n\nBut most of all, welcome to America!