Home Improvement Grants in Fond du Lac.

Find grants, rebates, forgivable loans, and free programs for Fond du Lac, WI, filtered to your situation.

As of June 2026, 26 home improvement grant, rebate, and forgivable loan programs are open to homeowners in Fond du Lac, WI, with individual awards up to $126,526. 3 programs target seniors, 2 serve veterans, and 16 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
Grants14Never repaidIncome-qualified homeowners
Forgivable loans2Forgiven after a residency periodLarger repairs with no money down
Rebates5Refunded 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
Up to $8,000 per home

Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Federally funded weatherization program administered by West CAP serving Fond du Lac County. Provides free energy effici...

Weatherization
Up to $50,000

WHEDA Home Improvement Advantage Loan

Low-cost home improvement loan from WHEDA for qualified Wisconsin homeowners. Funds can be used for repairs, improvement...

Home Repair
Free lead hazard control

Wisconsin Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

State program providing free lead hazard identification and control services for Wisconsin homes built before 1978 where...

Home Repair
Deferred loan up to $24,999

Fond du Lac Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

CDBG-funded program providing deferred loans for major home repairs for low-income owner-occupants in Fond du Lac. Loan ...

Home Repair
Up to $5,000 grant

Fond du Lac Emergency Home Repair Grant

Emergency repair grant for very low-income homeowners in Fond du Lac facing immediate health and safety hazards. Covers ...

Emergency
Up to $3,000 grant

Fond du Lac Senior Home Repair Program

Provides minor home repair and accessibility modification grants for senior homeowners age 62+ in Fond du Lac. Covers gr...

Seniors & Disability
Up to $10,000 grant (age 62+) and $40,000 loan, $50,000 combined

USDA Section 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

USDA program providing grants up to $10,000 for very low-income seniors age 62+ to remove health and safety hazards, or ...

Seniors & Disability
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 adapt a home for wheelchair accessibility. Covers s...

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

VA Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) Grant

VA grant for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities to make accessibility adaptations to their home. Cover...

Veterans
Rebates up to $1,500+

Focus on Energy Home Energy Savings

Wisconsin statewide energy efficiency rebate program offering incentives for insulation, air sealing, high-efficiency he...

Weatherization
Rebates up to $800 per appliance

Focus on Energy Appliance Rebates

Rebates for qualifying ENERGY STAR appliances including heat pump water heaters, dehumidifiers, and other efficient equi...

Energy
Up to $1,500 rebate

Alliant Energy Heat Pump Rebate

Rebate for Alliant Energy electric customers who install qualifying air-source or ground-source heat pumps. Rebate amoun...

Energy
Up to $550 rebate

Alliant Energy Central Air Conditioner Rebate

Rebate for Alliant Energy electric customers who install qualifying high-efficiency central air conditioning systems. Re...

Energy
$75 rebate

Alliant Energy Smart Thermostat Rebate

Rebate for Alliant Energy customers who purchase and install a qualifying smart thermostat. Smart thermostats optimize h...

Energy
Incentive up to $5,000+

Wisconsin Solar Incentive (We Energies / Alliant)

Incentive for Wisconsin homeowners who install qualifying solar photovoltaic systems. Incentive based on system size (pe...

Solar/Renewable
30% tax credit

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit (ITC)

Federal tax credit covering 30% of the cost of residential solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage installed for ...

Solar/Renewable
Loan up to $15,000

Wisconsin Home Energy Plus Loan

On-bill financing for energy efficiency improvements through Focus on Energy. Low-interest loan repaid through monthly u...

Weatherization
Loan amount varies

Wisconsin PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)

Property Assessed Clean Energy financing allows Wisconsin property owners to finance energy improvements through a speci...

Solar/Renewable
Loan/grant up to $5,000

Fond du Lac Sewer Lateral Repair Assistance

Assistance program for low-income Fond du Lac homeowners facing emergency sewer lateral repairs. Provides low-interest l...

Emergency
Up to $24,999 per unit

Wisconsin HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Federal HOME funds administered by Wisconsin and local governments for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation. Provides g...

Home Repair
Grants vary by project

Wisconsin Accessible Communities Grant

Wisconsin program supporting accessibility modifications for people with disabilities. Administered through county Aging...

Seniors & Disability
20-25% state tax credit

Wisconsin Historic Preservation Tax Credits

State tax credits for rehabilitation of historic properties in Wisconsin. Residential projects receive 20% state credit;...

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Frequently asked questions

What home improvement grants are available in Fond du Lac, WI?

26 programs are currently listed for Fond du Lac, 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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac, 14 programs do not require repayment, 2 are forgivable loans, and 5 are rebates.

How do I apply for home repair grants in Fond du Lac?

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.