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Affordable housing grants

Grants for building, repairing and preserving affordable homes, for nonprofits, housing authorities and local governments.

From companies, foundations and states

  1. Closes13 NOV

    TD Charitable Foundation regional grants

    TD Bank · Nonprofits

    Grants of $5,000 and up for nonprofits in TD Bank's footprint, decided in rounds through the year.

    OpenFrom $5,000
  2. ApplyANYTIME

    Community Possible grants

    U.S. Bank · Nonprofits

    U.S. Bank Foundation grants for work, home and play: workforce and small business programs, housing, and arts and recreation in its markets.

    Rolling
  3. ApplyANYTIME

    Preliminary letter of inquiry

    Lilly Endowment · Nonprofits, Churches

    Lilly Endowment funds community development and education in Indianapolis and Indiana, and religion nationally. Requests start with a two-page letter sent by mail.

    Rolling
  4. ApplyOPEN

    Vermont Community Development Program

    State of Vermont · Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses

    CDBG grants through Vermont towns: implementation grants of $50,000 to $1 million (including business job projects) and planning grants of $3,000 to $75,000.

    Rolling$3,000 to $1 million
  5. ApplyANYTIME

    Veteran Housing Grants

    Home Depot · Nonprofits

    The Home Depot Foundation funds nonprofits building or renovating permanent supportive housing for veterans, typically $100,000 to $500,000 a project.

    Rolling$100,000 to $500,000
  6. OpensSOON

    True Inspiration Awards

    Chick-fil-A · Nonprofits

    Grants of $30,000 to $350,000 for nonprofits working on education, food security, housing and community services, or the environment.

    Next: Early 2027 (2028 awards)$30,000 to $350,000
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    Wells Fargo Foundation grants

    Wells Fargo · Nonprofits, Local governments, Tribes, Schools

    Grants for housing affordability, small business growth and financial opportunity, by invitation.

    Invitation
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    Emergency Solutions Grants (Oklahoma)

    State of Oklahoma · Nonprofits, Local governments

    HUD homelessness funds that Oklahoma Commerce passes to nonprofits running shelters, rapid rehousing and prevention.

    Closed
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    Florida Small Cities CDBG

    State of Florida · Local governments

    About $38 million in federal Community Development Block Grant money for Florida cities and counties that don't get CDBG directly from HUD.

    Closed
  10. Closed25 NOV

    Housing for Everyone

    TD Bank · Nonprofits

    An annual competition giving $250,000 grants to housing nonprofits.

    ClosedUp to $250,000
  11. Closed29 JUN

    Local grants: stable housing and empowering communities

    Bank of America · Nonprofits

    The foundation's second local cycle, for housing stability and community-building work by nonprofits in its markets.

    Closed
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    Lowe's Hometowns Community Impact Grants

    Lowe's · Nonprofits, Local governments, Schools

    Renovation grants for nonprofit and public projects nominated by the public; in 2026, $10 million went to 100 projects, with single awards up to about $300,000.

    ClosedUp to $300,000
  13. Closed26 AUG

    Rural Innovation Grant

    State of Iowa · Nonprofits, Local governments

    Iowa grants for creative rural housing projects by nonprofits and local governments in communities of 20,000 or fewer.

    Closed

Federal grants

Open and forecast opportunities from Grants.gov that match this cause, soonest deadline first.

  1. 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

    Closes in 12 days$175,000 to $2.5 million
  2. 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

    Closes in 12 days$500,000 to $1.5 million
  3. 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

    Open$2 million in total
  4. 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

    Forecast, expected November 10, 2026Up to $1.7 million
  5. 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

    Forecast, expected November 16, 2026$500,000 to $2 million
  6. 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

    Forecast, expected November 30, 2026$1 to $3 million
  7. 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.

    Forecast, expected December 16, 2026$500,000 to $7.5 million
  8. 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

    Forecast, expected March 31, 2027$500,000 to $2.3 million

Questions

When do affordable housing grants close?

The next deadline is November 2, 2026 for Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative. 4 programs take applications at any time.

Who gets federal housing grants?

Mostly states and local governments, which pass HUD money to nonprofits and developers. Bank foundations also fund housing nonprofits directly.

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.

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Related causes

  1. Grants for homelessness programs
  2. Corporate grants
  3. Community grants
  4. Grants for nonprofits
  5. Economic development grants
  6. Grants for veterans' organizations