Home Improvement Grants in Edwardsville.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Edwardsville, IL, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 25 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Edwardsville, IL, with individual awards up to $126,526. 7 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 10 require no income limit.

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Types of help in this city

Funding typeProgramsRepaid?Best for
Grants17Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates4Refunded to you after purchaseEnergy-efficiency upgrades

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Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

HMGP provides funding after a presidentially declared disaster to help communities reduce future disaster losses. Homeow...

Disaster
Up to $30,000

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...

Disaster
Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit

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...

Seniors & Disability
Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs

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...

Seniors & Disability
Forgivable loan up to $25,000

Edwardsville Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Provides forgivable loans for major home repairs to owner-occupied homes in Edwardsville for households at or below 80% ...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Edwardsville ADA Accessibility Modification Program

Provides grants to modify owner-occupied homes to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities in Edwardsville. C...

Seniors & Disability
Free weatherization up to $8,000

Madison County Weatherization Assistance Program

Federally-funded weatherization assistance for income-eligible households in Madison County. Services include insulation...

Weatherization
Free lead hazard removal

Madison County Lead Hazard Reduction Program

HUD-funded program to remove lead-based paint hazards in Madison County homes built before 1978 with children under age ...

Home Repair
Loan up to $20,000

IHDA Access Home Modification Program

Low-interest loan program through IHDA to help Illinois homeowners make accessibility modifications for household member...

Seniors & Disability
Rebate up to $850

Ameren Illinois HVAC Rebate Program

Rebates for energy-efficient HVAC equipment installations by Ameren Illinois customers. Includes rebates for high-effici...

Energy
Rebate up to $650

Ameren Illinois Home Insulation Rebate

Rebates for adding insulation and air sealing improvements to homes served by Ameren Illinois. Covers attic, wall, and c...

Weatherization
Rebate up to $1,200

Ameren Illinois Heat Pump Rebate

Enhanced rebates for installing energy-efficient air-source or geothermal heat pumps in Ameren Illinois service territor...

Energy
Up to $125

Ameren Illinois Smart Thermostat Rebate

Instant rebate for purchasing qualifying smart thermostats through Ameren Illinois marketplace. Smart thermostats can sa...

Energy
Free energy upgrades

Ameren Illinois Income-Qualified Energy Efficiency

Free energy efficiency improvements for income-qualified Ameren Illinois customers. Services include LED bulbs, smart po...

Energy
Up to 100% project cost covered

Illinois Solar for All Program

Statewide program providing no-cost or low-cost solar installations for income-qualified Illinois households. Program co...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of installing solar panels and battery storage on residential properties. Cr...

Solar/Renewable
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Program

USDA loans and grants to very-low-income homeowners in eligible rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize homes. Seni...

Home Repair
Up to $126,526 (SAH) or $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to build, buy, or modify a home to accommodate their d...

Veterans
Up to $25,350 (SHA), FY2026

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to adapt an existing home or family member's home. Cov...

Veterans
Grant up to $10,000

Madison County Senior Home Repair Assistance

Grant program for senior homeowners age 62+ in Madison County to make critical home repairs and safety improvements. Cov...

Seniors & Disability
Grant up to $5,000

Edwardsville Sewer Lateral Repair Program

Grant assistance for income-qualified homeowners to repair or replace deteriorating private sewer laterals connecting ho...

Home Repair
Grant up to $15,000

Edwardsville Historic District Rehabilitation Grant

Matching grant for historically-appropriate rehabilitation of homes in Edwardsville's historic districts. Covers exterio...

Historic
Varies by household size and income

Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

One-time annual assistance with home heating costs for income-eligible Illinois households. Priority for seniors 60+, ho...

Energy
Up to $300 for furnace repair

Illinois Emergency Furnace Assistance

Emergency assistance for furnace repair or replacement for households enrolled in LIHEAP facing a heating crisis. Provid...

Emergency
Down payment assistance up to $10,000

IHDA 1st Home Illinois Program

Down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers in Illinois. Provides up to $10,000 in forgivable ass...

Homebuyer

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Edwardsville, IL?

25 programs are currently listed for Edwardsville, including FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage, HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes.

Do home improvement grants in Edwardsville have to be repaid?

Grants do not have to be repaid. Forgivable loans are forgiven over a residency period, and rebates refund your money after the purchase. In Edwardsville, 17 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 4 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Edwardsville?

Every program listing carries the official application link and phone number for the administering agency. Homeowners apply directly with that agency; there is no middleman and no fee.