Empowering CAPS Specialists & Homeowners: Tom Jameson on Transforming Lives with the Federal Home Loan Bank Grant Program

Send us a text. We love to hear from our fans.Tom Jameson discusses the Federal Home Loan Bank Grant program and the specific program he created in West Lafayette, Indiana. The program provides grant dollars to qualified homeowners for home modifications and repairs. Tom explains the income requirements and how to find member banks in your community. He also highlights the benefits of CAP certification for performing home modification evaluations and accessing grant funds. Tom shares his background in construction and the impact of CAP certification on his work. He discusses the SHARP program and the importance of partnerships and collaboration. Tom encourages others to explore the grant program and consider replicating his model in their communities.Chapters00:00Introduction to the Federal Home Loan Bank Grant Program02:03The Affordable Housing Program Initiatives03:01Target Audience and Program Specifics04:25Senior Homeowners Assistance for Repair Program (SHARP)06:03Household Income Requirements07:49Finding Member Banks in Your Community09:35Costs and Benefits for Homeowners and Banks11:12CAP Certification and Home Modification Evaluations14:44Tom's Background and Construction Expertise22:26The SHARP Program and Partnerships25:40Increased Grant Funding and Program Growth28:35Reimbursement for Services through the Grant29:57Expanding Services and Collaboration Opportunities33:11Accessing the Grant Program in Other Communities38:16The Importance of Collaboration and Networking44:02Taking Advantage of the Grant ProgramContact InformationTo find the HUD Income Limits: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.htmlFederal Home Loan Banks Main Site: https://fhlbanks.com/Tom Jameson/SHARP: [email protected] Support the showwebsite: https://homedesignsforlife.com/Email: [email protected]