Gateway PVA Accessible Home Modification Grants (Year-round) — Gateway Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America

Gateway Chapter grants are only available to our catchment area (Missouri, Kansas City area and Southern Illinois) Gateway Chapter member veterans.

Members must first obtain two quotes from reputable contractors for the accessibility work on their home. If one of the quotes is from a family member who is a contractor, that contractor must be accredited by the Better Business Bureau and have a recorded performance bond. The two quotes must be obtained and presented to the Gateway Board of Directors for approval prior to any work being started. The quotes likewise must be for the exact same accessibility work on your home. Photos of work before and after must be submitted to the Chapter by either the member or the vendor. Lien waivers must also be submitted to the Chapter. Gateway PVA’s Housing Accessibility Grant is available in the amount of $10,000 to all non-service connected members, and $7,500 to service connected members. Funds will be paid directly to the approved contractor after successful completion of the work. Members must sign and return the “Statement of Satisfactory” form to the Chapter before the funds are sent. This grant is available only after a member has exhausted all other available VA funding. Be sure to NOT have the work done prior to the Board approval, members will not be reimbursed after the fact.

Once a Gateway membership grant has been approved, the approved grant amount must be completed within twelve (12) months. If a member has not requested vendor payment within those 12 months, a new bid must be submitted to the Board for a new approval.

An application form for the Accessible Home Modification Grant can be found here