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The Grant Process

  • Application

    • Policyholder - The policyholder will submit the grant application through the Stronger Roof Grant website.
      • The policyholder will be prompted to create a user login and confirm their account.
      • Once their account is completed, the policyholder can log in to their account to fill out the application.
      • The grant application requires at least four photographs: one of each side of the home, as well as two foundation photos. During the application review process, additional photos may be needed to determine eligibility. The Grant Team will notify the policyholder if additional photos are necessary.
      • Grants are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until all available grant funds have been awarded.

  • Review

    • NCJUA Grant Team - The Grant Team reviews the application to determine if preliminary eligibility requirements are met.
    • IBHS - IBHS reviews the application to verify that the property is eligible for an IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™.

  • Construction

    • Policyholder - Once the NCJUA Grant Team determines that the application is preliminarily eligible and IBHS confirms that the property qualifies for an IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™, the policyholder will have 18 months to replace their existing roof with a FORTIFIED Roof™.
    • Policyholder - After the application is approved, the policyholder requests bid(s) from contractor(s) through the Stronger Roof Grant dashboard.
      • The policyholder can decide how many bids to obtain.
      • NCJUA provides an extensive list of contractors who are experienced and knowledgeable about IBHS and the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ Program.
      • If you would like to work with an IBHS-certified contractor who is not currently listed on our directory, please contact the grant team at 1-877-GRANTNC (877-472-6862) for assistance.
    • Contractor - The contractor receives notification that the policyholder has requested a bid. The contractor logs in to the Stronger Roof Grant dashboard to upload a bid sheet for the policyholder. At this time, the contractor may recommend a preferred FORTIFIED Evaluator for the construction project. The Policyholder will be required to approve the use of the Contractor’s preferred Evaluator.
    • Policyholder - The policyholder logs in to the Stronger Roof Grant dashboard to review the contractor(s) bid(s) and select their desired contractor. If the selected contractor has a preferred FORTIFIED Evaluator for the construction project, the policyholder is required to provide approval. If the contractor does not have a preferred FORTIFIED Evaluator, the Stronger Roof Grant Team will assign one.
    • NCJUA Grant Team - Once the policyholder has selected their contractor and FORTIFIED Evaluator, the FORTIFIED Evaluator will be notified of the new assignment.
    • FORTIFIED Evaluator - Upon receipt of the assignment, the FORTIFIED Evaluator will be required to accept the assignment via email.
      • The FORTIFIED Evaluator will be assigned to inspect the property and collect details before, during, and after the project to verify the roof materials and construction meet FORTIFIED standards so an IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ designation can be awarded.
    • NCJUA Grant Team - Once the FORTIFIED Evaluator has acknowledged the new assignment, an email will be sent to the policyholder and contractor providing the evaluator’s contact information.
      • No work should begin until all parties have been in communication.
    • Policyholder, FORTIFIED Evaluator, & Contractor - The policyholder, evaluator, and contractor are in communication throughout the duration of the construction.

  • Final Approval

    • FORTIFIED Evaluator - After the construction is complete, the FORTIFIED Evaluator will confirm the roof has been completed per required IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ standards and submit all required documentation to IBHS.
    • IBHS - IBHS reviews the required documentation and provides the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ designation certificate to the evaluator.
    • FORTIFIED Evaluator & NCJUA Grant Team - The evaluator works with NCJUA to have the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ designation certificate uploaded to the policyholder's dashboard.
    • Contractor - Once the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ designation certificate has been awarded, the contractor will receive notification to upload their final invoice to the Stronger Roof Grant dashboard. The final invoice is required before the policyholder may be paid.
    • Policyholder - When the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ designation certificate and final invoice from the contractor have been received, the policyholder may log in to the Stronger Roof Grant dashboard to complete a W-9 to receive grant payment.

  • Payment

    • NCJUA Grant Team - NCJUA will distribute grant funds to the policyholder only after the following have been submitted to the Association: (1) the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ designation certificate, (2) a final invoice from the contractor, and (3) a completed W-9 which provides the policyholder's taxpayer identification number (or other necessary tax information).

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IBHS FORTIFIED Roof™ Modifications


Nailing the Roof Deck
Tape Installation
Installing Edge Metal
Metal Roof