Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2, 2026  |  The Grant Map (thegrantmap.com)  |  StanHattie LLC, Des Moines, Iowa

Short version: The Grant Map is a free research tool. We work hard to keep it accurate, but grant programs change constantly. Always verify directly with program administrators before taking action. We're not a government agency and not a lawyer.

1. Who These Terms Apply To

These Terms of Service ("Terms") apply to anyone who uses The Grant Map website at thegrantmap.com, operated by StanHattie LLC, Des Moines, Iowa ("we," "us," "our"). By using this site, you agree to these Terms.

If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

2. Information Accuracy — Please Read This

Important: Grant programs change. Funding runs out. Deadlines shift. Eligibility rules get updated. We do our best to keep everything current, but we cannot guarantee that every program listed is still active or that the details are 100% accurate at the time you read them.

Always verify program details directly with the administering agency or organization before taking any action. This means calling the phone number, visiting the official program website, or speaking with a program administrator before spending money, signing contracts, or making decisions based on what you read here.

We are not responsible for any actions you take — or don't take — based on information on this site. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Applying for a program that has closed or changed its eligibility requirements
  • Purchasing materials or hiring contractors in anticipation of grant funding
  • Missing a deadline because information on our site was outdated
  • Any financial decisions based on grant estimates or recommendations from our tools

3. Not Professional Advice

Nothing on The Grant Map is financial advice, legal advice, or tax advice. We are a research and information tool only. For advice specific to your situation, consult a qualified professional.

In particular:

  • Tax credit information should be verified with a tax professional or the IRS
  • Loan and financing information should be reviewed with a HUD-approved housing counselor or lender
  • Legal questions about grant agreements or contracts should be reviewed with an attorney

4. Not a Government Agency

The Grant Map is an independent research tool operated by StanHattie LLC, a private company. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any city, county, state, or federal government agency. We do not administer any grant programs.

Using this site does not constitute an application for any program. To actually apply for a grant, you must contact the program directly.

5. Contractor Directory

Our contractor directory lists local contractors who offer services relevant to grant-funded home improvement projects. Listings are paid at a rate disclosed on our site.

  • We do not verify, guarantee, or endorse contractor licensing, insurance, quality of work, or any other aspect of their business
  • We are not a party to any agreement between you and a contractor you find on this site
  • Any disputes between homeowners and contractors are entirely between those parties — we have no involvement and no liability
  • We reserve the right to remove any listing at our discretion, including for complaints or violations of our policies
  • Always verify contractor licensing with your state licensing board and get multiple quotes before hiring

6. Embeddable Widget License

If you use our embeddable grant lookup widget on your website, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable license to embed and display the widget for informational purposes.

You may not:

  • Modify, reverse-engineer, or extract the widget code for any other purpose
  • Represent the widget as your own product
  • Use the widget in a way that violates these Terms

We may revoke this license at any time. If we update the widget, we'll make reasonable efforts to maintain backwards compatibility.

7. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details.

8. User-Submitted Content and Data

When you submit information through our forms (address lookup, interest forms, data correction requests, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that information to operate and improve The Grant Map. This includes using your address to match you with grant programs and using feedback to improve our data.

You represent that any information you submit is accurate and that you have the right to submit it.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, StanHattie LLC's total liability for any claim arising from your use of The Grant Map is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim. For free users, that amount is $0.

We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, missed grant opportunities, or contractor disputes, even if we were advised such damages were possible.

Some states do not allow limitation of consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you in full.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Grant Map is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranty, express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that the information will be complete, accurate, or up to date.

11. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any legal action arising from these Terms must be filed in the state or federal courts located in Polk County, Iowa.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

13. Contact

StanHattie LLC
Des Moines, IA
Email: support@thegrantmap.com