Philadelphians will be able to access more funding and have more time to help with home repairs, thanks to changes made to a major program offered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Home repair grants can give you money to improve your house — but they usually come with strict eligibility requirements. Grants for home improvements often come from federal or state agencies. You ...

Different types of grants are available at the federal, state, and local levels, such as the Weatherization Assistance Program and Eldercare. Eligibility requirements vary — you may need to meet ...