As energy costs continue to rise, many seniors are finding it difficult to keep up with the expenses of their homes. One way to help reduce these costs is to replace old, inefficient windows with new, energy-efficient ones. There are a number of window replacement grants available to seniors, which can help cover the costs of this upgrade.

The Weatherization Assistance Program is a federally-funded program that provides grants to replace windows to improve their home’s energy efficiency. This program can cover the cost of window replacement for seniors who qualify.

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a federally-funded program that helps seniors find employment and training opportunities. One of the services offered by SCSEP is home weatherization, which can include window replacement.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally-funded program that provides assistance to low-income households with their energy bills. LIHEAP can also provide funding for window replacement for seniors who qualify.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers a number of programs that can help seniors with the costs of home repairs, including window replacement. HUD’s Housing Counseling program can provide seniors with information about available grants and loans.

The Department of Energy (DOE) offers a number of programs that provide assistance with energy-efficiency upgrades, including window replacement. The Weatherization Assistance program is a DOE-funded program that provides grants to low-income households to improve their home’s energy efficiency.

The State Energy Extension Service (SEES) is a federally-funded program that provides information and resources on energy-efficiency upgrades, including window replacement. SEES also provides training and education on energy-efficiency upgrades.

The Home Improvement Loan Program (HILP) is a HUD-sponsored program that provides loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners for home repairs and improvements, including window replacement.

The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program is a HUD-sponsored program that allows seniors to borrow against the equity in their homes to pay for home repairs and improvements, including window replacement.

The Window Replacement Tax Credit is a federal tax credit that is available for homeowners who replace their old windows with new, energy-efficient windows. The tax credit is equal to 10% of the cost of the windows, up to a maximum of $200.

There are a number of state and local programs that also provide assistance with window replacement for seniors. Contact your state or local government for more information about these programs.