Gateway PVA Accessible Home Modification Grants (Year-round)

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

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Promise HomeWorks

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WR Construction

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Gateway PVA Hand Control Grant (Year-round)

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

Non-service connected members, after exhausting any eligible modifications through the VA, may receive funding to obtain and have hand controls installed up to $3,500. Members must obtain two bids/quotes from reputable sources to obtain and have the necessary equipment installed for hand controls to drive the vehicle. The bids will be presented at an upcoming Gateway Board of Directors meeting for approval. Members must also have proof of completed hand control training. Gateway will pay the vendors directly after the work is successfully completed. 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 Hand Control Grant can be found here

Gateway PVA Generator Grant (Annual)

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

This grant is typically open from October 1 to November 1 and is for the amount of $5500 or less, and will only be paid to contractors after the work is done, or vendors after delivery. Announcements of the opening will be on social media and the Gateway Gazette. Grants can be applied to a portable generator (which should cost less than the $5500) or go toward an automatic permanent home generator (which will cost more than that grant amount). In either case, portable or permanent home generator, members are required to obtain two bids for the same product or scope of work. If the cost of work exceeds $5500, the member is responsible for the remaining amount. 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.

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 Generator Grant can be found here

Gateway PVA Accessible Vehicle Grant (Annual)

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

Typically in February and March, the Gateway Board of Directors will assess the financial status of the Chapter and determine how much funding to make available for vehicle modification grants. The announcement of the grant opening will be made in the newsletter, email and social media. Applications will need to be completed for the Board to assess eligibility (click here to download application). Gateway will award $10,000 grants for members to use in trading in their existing accessible vehicle to purchase a newer model (Photos of work before and after work must be submitted to the Chapter by either the member or the vendor. Lien waivers must also be submitted to the Chapter), a $17,500 grant for a non accessible vehicle with the knowledge that hand controls will be installed, or a $35,000 grant for first time vehicle buyers (number of grants given are dependent on the financial status of the Chapter each year). These grants will be used for cost over and above any VA funds. Each year numerous applications are received and once the individual is determined eligible, names are randomly drawn and the winners are notified. 

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.