HUD grants
HUD's grants pay for housing and community development. Most of the money, including CDBG, HOME and Emergency Solutions Grants, goes to state and local governments, which pass it to nonprofits and developers. Continuum of Care homelessness grants go through local planning bodies.
- Open now
- 4
- Upcoming
- 8
- Next deadline
- November 2, 2026
Open and forecast HUD opportunities
From Grants.gov, soonest deadline first.
- Closes02 NOV
Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative
HUD · Others
Congress in 1988 established the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) with a purpose of providing funding to entities to work alongside HUD to "prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices" 42 USC § 3616a(a). FHIP provides funds to eligible organizations through competitive grants. under several initiatives.The overarching purpose of the FHIP Edu
- Closes02 NOV
FAIR HOUSING INITIATIVES PROGRAM PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE
HUD · Others
Congress amended the Fair Housing Act in 1988 to establish the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) to provide funding to entities to work alongside HUD to "prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices" 42 USC §3616a (a). Congress determined in 1987, and has affirmed each year since then through appropriations, that HUD can only achieve its fair
- Closes25 JAN
ROSS Rapid Response Program
HUD · Nonprofits (not 501(c)(3)), Nonprofits, Tribes, +2 more
The ROSS Rapid Response Program (RRP) awards one-time assistance via a cost-reimbursable grant for service coordination and limited direct services for residents of HUD-assisted housing. The RRP utilizes a simplified application process to promote local leadership and flexibility in addressing urgent social needs caused by unanticipated emergencies. Examples
- Closes09 JUN
Authority to Accept Unsolicited Proposals for Research Partnerships Notice of Intent (NOI)
HUD · Others
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development"s Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) expects to release a Notice inviting eligible organizations to submit unsolicited research proposals focused on HUD"s current housing and community development research priorities. The goal of this Notice is to support independent, high-quality research th
- Expected10 NOV
Family Unification Program (FUP) Multi-Year NOFO
HUD · Housing authorities
The Family Unification Program (FUP) public housing authorities (PHAs) to partner with public child welfare agencies (PCWAs) to provide Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance to two primary groups: 1. Families : Those for whom the lack of adequate housing is a primary factor in the imminent placement of a child (or children) in out-of-home care, or a delay
- Expected16 NOV
Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages
HUD · Tribes, Tribal organizations
The primary objective of the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program is the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the creation of decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities primarily for persons of low-and moderate-incomes. See the ICDBG regulations at 24 CFR 1003.2, the full text
- Expected30 NOV
Comprehensive Housing Counseling (CHC) and the Housing Counseling Training (HCT) NOFO (FY2026)
HUD · States, Nonprofits, Others
The purpose of HUD’s Housing Counseling Grant Program is to provide funds to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions, me
- Expected16 DEC
Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026
HUD · Tribes, Tribal organizations
The Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) provides competitive grant opportunities to eligible IHBG formula recipients under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) to carry out eligible affordable housing activities for the benefit of low-income Tribal families.
- Expected03 FEB
FY2026/2027 Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
HUD · Private colleges, Public colleges, States, +9 more
The Community Compass Technical Assistance (CCTA) program awards competitive grants to eligible applicants. With these grants, you will provide technical assistance (TA) to the people and organizations HUD serves. Under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), HUD will award up to $86,000,000 in 2026 funding for TA. We invite applications from organization
- Expected17 FEB
Eviction Protection Grant Program
HUD · Cities and towns, Tribes, Counties, +8 more
The Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP) will provide competitive awards to approximately 16 eligible nonprofit organizations and government entities to provide no cost legal assistance (including assistance related to pretrial activities, trial activities, post-trial activities and alternative dispute resolution) to low-income tenants at risk of or subj
- Expected11 MAR
Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027
HUD · Small businesses, For-profits, Private colleges, +2 more
The Distressed Cities Technical Assistance (DCTA) Program competitively awards funding to eligible applicants. If selected through this NOFO, you will deliver technical assistance (TA) to Units of General Local Government (UGLG) that serve communities of 50,000 or fewer people facing economic hardship. As an awardee, you will work in close consultation with
- Expected31 MAR
Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages
HUD · Tribes, Tribal organizations
The primary objective of the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program is the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the creation of decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities primarily for persons of low-and moderate-incomes. See the ICDBG regulations at 24 CFR 1003.2, the full text
Where HUD grant money went in 2025
Awards from October 2024 to September 2025, from USAspending.gov.
| Program (Assistance Listing) | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grants/State's program and Non-Entitlement Grants in Hawaii 14.228 | $9.9 billion |
| Public Housing Operating Fund 14.850 | $5.3 billion |
| Continuum of Care Program 14.267 | $3.4 billion |
| Public Housing Capital Fund 14.872 | $3.2 billion |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants 14.218 | $2 billion |
| Indian Housing Block Grants 14.867 | $1.3 billion |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program 14.239 | $1.1 billion |
| Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS 14.241 | $354 million |
| Recipient | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Housing Agency of the City of Saint Paul | $1.6 million |
| Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation | $1.3 million |
| The Arc of Southern Maryland INC | $1.2 million |
| Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, INC. | $1.1 million |
| National Fair Housing Alliance | $900,000 |
| Project Sentinel, INC. | $880,859 |
| Homefree USA INC | $876,676 |
| Money Management International, INC. | $839,803 |
Questions
When is the next HUD grant deadline?
The next deadline is November 2, 2026 for Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative.
How do I apply for a HUD grant?
Register your organization in SAM.gov to get a Unique Entity ID, create a Grants.gov account, then find the opportunity and submit before its deadline. Some agencies finish the application in their own system, such as JustGrants, eRA Commons or Research.gov.
Can individuals get HUD grants?
Rarely. Federal grants go mostly to organizations: nonprofits, local governments, tribes, schools, colleges and, in research programs, small businesses. Help for individuals usually comes through state and local agencies.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.