How to Leverage USDA Grants for Home Repairs
Speaker: Sandy Deters
Independent Training Consultant/ERBA Housing Counseling Coordinator responsible for overseeing the Housing Counseling department. Sandy manages the department’s staff, programs, and budget. She has secured over 77 grants/donations over $2.8 million and also has fee-for-service programs. Sandy is also a HUD-certified counselor & representative for National Community Development Voice. She has a passion for fighting for the underdog and her secret power is prayer.
Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Price: FREE
Intended for all community action professionals!
Discover how Community Action Agencies can use USDA programs to assist families with essential home repairs or home purchases—while also generating non-restricted income.
This session will cover how the Certified Loan Packager program works, how to identify eligible clients, and how to turn housing services into a sustainable revenue stream. Sandy Deters, a seasoned housing counseling coordinator and grant writer, will share how her agency grew from serving 45 clients to over 1,100 through strategic use of USDA funding, grant acquisition, and fee-for-service programs.
