There are many wonderful grant programs;
here is one of many programs that I think is well worth mentioning.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
The program helps eligible low-income households through the installation of energy conservation materials in their dwelling units. These measures both reduce the consumption of energy and the cost of maintenance for these homes. Priority is given to homeowners who may be elderly, disabled, have families with children, and/or have the highest energy consumption. Eligible renters may apply and will be given due consideration in accordance with the Weatherization Assistance Program's Rental Property Investment Program.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
Persons interested in receiving WAP services may apply to the local agency who serves the political jurisdiction in which they reside. Applications can be made, directly or through the Maryland Energy Assistance Program. For a dwelling unit to be considered "qualified," the household must meet the following criteria:
•Customer must be income eligible (150% of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget Poverty Guidelines); and
•Customer must be able to prove ownership. In the case of a rental unit, customer's property owner must prove ownership and agree to participate and invest.
Special Information
Once eligibility is determined, a representative from the local agency will visit the home to perform an energy audit. Depending on the existing condition of the dwelling, service delivery options may include, but may not be limited to the following:
•health and safety items
•hot water system improvements
•lighting retrofit
•blower door air infiltration reduction
•insulation in the attic, floors, walls
•furnace clean/tune, safety repairs, burner retrofit or replacement
How to Apply
Weatherization Assistance Program services are provided to eligible customers through a network of 16 local government or nonprofit organizations that serve all 24 political subdivisions. I initially was only going to submit Howard County and the surrounding areas but here is the complete list of local contacts by county:
Allegany 301-777-5970
Harford 410-879-2283
Anne Arundel 410-879-2283
Howard 410-313-6440
Baltimore City 443-984-1066
Kent 410-778-6000
Baltimore County 410-285-6700
Montgomery 240-777-3689
Calvert 301-883-5570
Prince Georges 410-879-2283
Caroline 410-778-6000
Queen Anne's 410-778-6000
Carroll 410-386-3600
St Mary's 301-870-3770
Cecil 410-879-2283
Somerset 410-749-1142
Charles 301-870-3770
Talbot 410-778-6000
Dorchester 410-879-2283
Washington 410-879-2283
Frederick 301-694-1506
Wicomico 410-749-1142
Garrett 301-334-9431
Worcester 410-749-1142
Take advantage of these programs. This is a wonderful division they are friendly and very helpful.
Keep your home safe and healthy.
