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Grants for Single Moms to Buy a House<\/a><\/li>
1. American Legion Family Emergency Grants<\/a><\/li>
2. CORE Grant<\/a><\/li>
3. Union Plus Grants<\/a><\/li>
4. Community-based Grants<\/a><\/li>
5. State and Local Grants<\/a><\/li>
6. Down Payment Assistance Programs<\/a><\/li>
7. Government Grants for Single Mothers<\/a><\/li>
8. Educational Grants for Single Mothers<\/a><\/li>
9. Hardship Grants for Single Mothers<\/a><\/li>
10. Community-based Grants<\/a><\/li>
11. State and Local Grants<\/a><\/li>
12. Down Payment Assistance Programs<\/a><\/li>
13. Government Grants for Single Mothers<\/a><\/li>
14. Grantspace.org<\/a><\/li>
15. Community Development Block Grant<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n
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Buying a house is a significant milestone, especially for single mothers who are striving to provide a stable home for their children. However, it can also be a daunting task due to the high costs involved.<\/a> Fortunately, there are several grants available to assist single mothers in achieving their dream of owning a home. Here are some of the grants that can help single mothers purchase a house.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>1. American Legion Family Emergency Grants<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
The American Legion offers three grants to help emergency funding<\/a> for single mothers and its members who experience natural disasters and other financial emergencies. These grants include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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American Legion National Emergency Fund (NEF) Grant:<\/strong>\u00a0Helps active members of the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion. Grant awards up to $3,000 are available to address immediate needs in the wake of a natural disaster\u00a01<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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American Legion Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF) Grant:<\/strong>\u00a0Offers up to $2,400 of financial help to active members of the AEF who can\u2019t pay rent or utilities, are navigating a natural disaster, or have other dire money needs\u00a01<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) Grant:<\/strong>\u00a0Up to $1,500 of cash assistance available for active American Legion members or active duty service members who are raising children 17 or younger (20 if still in high school or with a disability). Funds are for housing costs, food, and health expenses\u00a01<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>2. CORE Grant<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
The Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE) organization provides financial assistance grants to help families pay rent or a mortgage, get much-needed medical supplies, buy food, pay for childcare, and more. This assistance is only for short-term help. You must be a food and beverage service employee with children to be considered for a grant. Grant award amounts are determined case-by-case\u00a0 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>3. Union Plus Grants<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
Are you a member of a union? You may be eligible for a grant from Union Plus, a nonprofit created by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). To be eligible, you must be experiencing a hardship and have one of the following: Union Plus mortgage, Union Plus credit card, Union Plus personal loan, Union Plus supplemental insurance. These grants cover everything from benefits to pay essential bills to financial help to keep your home\u00a0 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>4. Community-based Grants<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
Check your area for community-based grants aimed at helping low-income families or people facing an immediate hardship. Some programs include:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Family Crisis Fund:<\/strong>\u00a0Offers a one-time grant of up to $2,500 to help Richmond residents pay bills, rent, or cover a down payment for a new home\u00a01<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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Crisis Assistance Ministry:<\/strong>\u00a0Offers rent and utility bill assistance to help residents in Mecklenburg County, N.C., who are experiencing financial difficulty\u00a01<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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Memorial Assistance Ministry:<\/strong>\u00a0In Harris County, Tx., offers a one-time payment of $1,500 for eligible residents to help pay for emergency expenses\u00a01<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>5. State and Local Grants<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
Various state and local governments offer grant programs designed to encourage homeownership among specific populations, including single moms and low-income individuals. For instance, the “California Homebuyer\u2019s Downpayment Assistance Program” offers a deferred-payment junior loan to help eligible families with the down payment or closing costs\u00a0 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>6. Down Payment Assistance Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
Down payment assistance programs can help single mothers clear their down payment hurdle. With over 2,000 DPA programs nationwide, home buyers in every state can find a local program they may qualify for. For example, Pinellas County, Florida, First-time Homebuyer Program helps with down payment and closing costs assistance with a $7,500, zero percent interest loan that is deferred until you sell, refinance, or payoff the home\u00a0 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/span>7. Government Grants for Single Mothers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
While the government doesn\u2019t offer grants to individuals to help with buying food or to pay for housing expenses, it does offer benefit programs through Benefits.gov like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SN<\/p>\n
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AP) for assistance with food, nutrition, and healthcare\u00a0 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>