Green River Society Property Improvement Grants

Project Overview

The project will be conducted in Talladega County, Alabama, specifically targeting the rural areas of Rural Talladega and Sylacauga. These regions are classified as disadvantaged communities by the USDA, with distress scores ranging from 85.7 to 91.5, where scores above 80 indicate significant distress. The primary goal is to repair up to 150 single-family homes, with individual awards ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. The total project budget is $720,000, including $600,000 in HPG funds, which will be drawn on a quarterly basis. The project aims to allocate at least 62% of the funds to very low-income individuals and families. Funding for the project will comprise 80% HPG funds and 20% from property owners, local churches, and tax-deductible donations. The project is anticipated to last 24 months.