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Get Matched Free →Own It: Building Black Wealth Down Payment Grant
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
$19,000 grant
This is a gift, not a loan. No repayment required.
Eligibility
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned property in the past 3 years, or be a single parent with a dependent child.
- Geographic restrictions: Must purchase an owner-occupied single-family home, condo, or duplex in the Madison/Dane County area.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Own It: Building Black Wealth Down Payment Grant
Must be affiliated with one of Own It's community partners (One City Schools, Centro of Dane County, or Anesis Therapy). Complete both the Wealth Building and Homeownership courses. Apply during one of two annual application windows: February 1-15 or August 1-15.
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