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    Income-Qualified Program

    Up to $5,000 Toward a FORTIFIED Roof

    The Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas offers FORTIFIED™ Roof grants to qualifying North Carolina households at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

    Open to both NCJUA/NCIUA policyholders and non-policyholders. This is a separate program from the NCIUA Strengthen Your Roof grants — not an add-on.

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    FORTIFIED™ Roof Grants for Income-Qualified Households

    Through the Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas (CEFC), qualifying North Carolina residents can get up to $5,000 toward the cost of an IBHS FORTIFIED roof. Grants are available to both NCJUA/NCIUA policyholders and non-policyholders whose household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.

    Eligibility Requirements

    North Carolina homeowner (NCJUA/NCIUA policyholder or non-policyholder).

    Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

    Roof installed by a FORTIFIED-trained roofer.

    How This Grant Helps

    A FORTIFIED roof uses a wider drip edge and fully adhered starter strip, a sealed roof deck, and ring-shank nails in an enhanced pattern — features proven to help roofs stand up to severe weather. This CEFC grant helps income-qualified households cover up to $5,000 of that upgrade cost.

    Important: This CEFC grant is a separate program, not an additional payout on top of the NCIUA Strengthen Your Roof grant. Eligibility is based on household income (≤200% FPL), not policy type or location.

    How the Process Works

    [Company Name] is your certified IBHS FORTIFIED evaluator. We walk alongside homeowners through every step of the process — from grant questions to final certification.

    1

    Confirm Eligibility

    Check that your household income is at or below 200% FPL.

    2

    Apply for the Grant

    Submit your application at cefcarolinas.org/fortified-roof-grants.

    3

    Select a Roofer

    Work with a FORTIFIED-trained roofing contractor for the upgrade.

    4

    FORTIFIED Evaluation

    [Company Name] performs the certified evaluation and verifies the work meets IBHS FORTIFIED standards.

    Need help with any step? [Company Name] is here to serve you. Whether you have questions about the grant, choosing a roofer, or the FORTIFIED certification process, we can help. Contact us today.

    Source Information

    Building Stronger Communities: How FORTIFIED Roofs Can Protect the Most Vulnerable Homes

    Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas

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