DPA, or Down Payment Assistance comes in all shapes and sizes. DPA is an awesome way to bridge the gap between owning and renting. But let me delve into this a little to help bring some clarity in how they work. First off, Grants are a form of DPA, but not all DPAs are grants. A grant comes from an entity, typically a government body, which “loans” you a sum of money (usually $5000 or more) for down payment and/or closing costs. Yes, I said “loans” and not gives. There’s only