Identification

• Some will call a home insulation grant a weatherproofing grant, so familiarize yourself with common terminology so you are sure to receive the right information. Common places to find insulation grants include the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or LIHEAP clearinghouse, which has a weatherization assistance program. If you are retired or elderly, the local council on aging is also a good place to begin finding insulation opportunities.
  
  

Eligibility

• Many agencies that provide grants for home insulation costs have requirements, such as you must own the property; receive some type of government benefits; have someone who is elderly, ill, or a child in the home; and have a specific income range.
  
  

Time Frame

• Home weatherproofing or insulation grants are often considered on a rolling basis, meaning that there is no deadline, but some organizations have a strict annual deadline. Funds may run out if you don't apply early for some programs. Keep all deadlines in mind when preparing to seek a grant for insulation or weatherization.
  
  

Meeting

• Some organizations may want an interview in your home, while others will just want documentation to show proof of income, ownership, and information about who lives at the property. A meeting with the organization may be required to fill out paperwork and submit any necessary documentation.
  
  

Inspection

• Funding organizations may require a thorough inspection of your home to determine the best type of insulation and how much you will need. This can be a time-consuming process as they will need to evaluate your house for drafts and find where air is escaping. If you are working with a private foundation who will distribute the funds to you directly, you may be asked to contact local contractors and ask for them to come to your home for a free estimate and provide the bid to the foundation.
  
  

Statistics

• According to the United States Department of Energy in 2009, since the weatherization assistance program was founded in 1976, more than 6.2 million low-income families have been served through a variety of programs. Weatherization programs are effective and often involve building repair, weatherstripping, adding storm windows or replacing existing windows, adding insulation, or repairing current heating or cooling units.