Yes. You will never be asked to pay us. We make money from affiliate commissions (like Home Depot or Lowe's) and $99/month contractor directory listings. Neither of those comes out of your pocket.
No. We never touch your grant funds. You apply directly with the city, state, utility, or nonprofit that administers the program. They pay you or your contractor directly, not us.
No. See our Privacy Policy for the full list of what we collect and how we use it. The short version: analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity) if you opt in, your email if you use a contact form, and nothing else.
We update program data regularly, but funding runs out mid-year, income limits move, and deadlines shift. We cannot guarantee that every program is current at the exact moment you read it. Always verify details directly with the program contact listed on each page before making any decisions.
Usually yes, but every program has its own stacking rules. Some require the project be 100% grant-funded. Others let you combine with low-interest loans or utility rebates. Read the eligibility section on each program page carefully, and call the program contact if anything is unclear.
We track a wider net than that: roof repair, windows, HVAC, insulation, lead abatement, accessibility modifications, emergency repairs, solar, weatherization, historic preservation, down payment assistance, rental assistance, utility relief, and more. If there is money available to help with your home, we want it on the map.
We cover 69 cities and we are still adding. If you need a city we do not have yet, email mike@stanhattie.com with the city name. Cities with enough interest move to the top of the research queue.
No. Every grant has to be applied for directly with the administering organization. We tell you what programs exist, who qualifies, how much is available, and how to reach them. The application happens on their site or their form, not ours.
Yes. Use our Grant Journey tracker to log programs you have applied for, track their status, and come back to them later. It stores everything locally on your device.
No. We don't use passwords. When you go to sign in, we email you a one-time link that expires in 15 minutes. Click it and you're in. After that you can set up a passkey (Face ID, Touch ID, or Windows Hello) so future sign-ins are instant.
No. Browsing programs and using the Journey tracker works without signing in. Only contractors and partners need accounts (to access the dashboard and manage their listing).
When you fill out our submission form with your project details, we look at your city and the kind of work you described. We then email every active contractor in that city whose trade matches your project, with your contact info and the programs you may qualify for. Whoever responds fastest wins, contractors compete for your business.
Only if there is an active contractor in your city under a matching trade. If we don't have anyone yet, we'll still email you the program recommendations and you can use them to hire a contractor on your own. Help us grow the directory by telling local contractors about us.
Nothing. The match is free for homeowners. Contractors pay to be in the directory, you don't.
No. Contractors pay to be listed. We verify their business name and service category but we do not vet their quality, licensing, or insurance. Always verify a contractor's license and insurance directly before hiring them.
Go to /contractors and scroll to "Apply to Join the Network." Listings are $99/month and include the Grant-Approved badge once we verify your business. Applications are reviewed within 48 hours.
The moment a homeowner in your city submits a project that matches your trade, we email you with their contact info, project description, and the programs they may qualify for. You reply directly to them, no platform middleman, no per-lead fee on top of your monthly listing.
Sign in at /contractor-dashboard with the email you used to register. You can update your name, business, phone, and experience, and see every lead we've sent you.
Email support@thegrantmap.com or use the contact form. We read every message.