U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
Grant for very low-income rural homeowners age 62 and older to remove health and safety hazards. Funds do not need to be repaid. Merkel qualifies as a rural area.
Grant covers up to $10,000 for health and safety improvements, no repayment required
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Merkel early keeps your application moving.
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Deadline: Ongoing, apply anytime
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