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Best Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits

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Stable Housing Accountability Program (SHAP)

Georgia Department of Community Affairs
State/Local Government
Georgia (US state)
US $50,000 - US $637,500

The State of Georgia has made funding available statewide for qualified sponsors to operate a stable housing accountability program meeting the conditions outlined in Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 8-3-301, § 8-3-310, and§ 8-3-311. Stable housing accountability program funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified sponsors that demonstrate an ability to provide voluntary, immediate, and stable housing to program participants.This opportunity is intended to provide funding to non-profit, for-profit and governmental entities who operate a program designed to provide voluntary, immediate and stable housing to program participants for no longer than eighteen (18) months or whenever the participant is able to obtain or is offered stable affordable housing, whichever occurs first.

Equitable & Affordable Housing Supportive Housing & Shelters

New York Main Street (NYMS) Program

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)
State/Local Government
New York
Unspecified amount

New York Main Street (NYMS) Program

A holistic approach to Main Street revitalization that involves aesthetics, businesscreation/retention, and housing will lead to healthy and economically vibrant communities. Acombination of capacity and capital is needed to revitalize Main Streets across the state. TheNYMS program is designed to help address these needs.Successful local NYMS programs involve residents, governments, businesses, and propertyowners. Coordinated program implementation involves planning for contextually-appropriatedesign; following a coordinated outreach and communication strategy to publicize activities;implementation of an effective business strategy to recruit appropriate businesses; andmeasuring and evaluating progress in meeting established goals.

A coordinated application and administrative approach improve capacity and impact. This practice is favorable and could involve collaboration between counties and local government, or municipal - not-for-profit partnerships. For example, counties should work with villages to support and prioritize applications annually. 

Housing is a key component in any successful main street revitalization. Affordable, marketable housing in upper-floor spaces and on adjacent streets helps to strengthen the social and economic vitality of the business district. Assisted buildings are not required to include both residential and civic or commercial spaces; however, applications should propose a comprehensive approach to strengthen both the commercial and residential sectors by including a mix of residential, commercial, and civic buildings.

The NYMS program provides resources to assist New York communities with Main Street and downtown revitalization efforts. NYMS provides funds to stimulate reinvestment in mixed-use (commercial-civic-residential) “main street” buildings or neighborhoods to:

  • Foster small business development, thereby providing economic opportunities and promoting economic activity in traditional downtown or neighborhood business locations;
  • Expand affordable housing opportunities in mixed-use districts, including accessible upper floor units;
  • Increase the capacity of local government and community-based not-for-profit organizations to undertake community renewal programs at the local level and market the district to prospective businesses and residents;
  • Facilitate an effective planning process that ensures that capital investments of public funds will enhance the aesthetics and economics of the commercial district through appropriate design that respects the historic architecture of the target area;
  • Preserve significant or historic buildings and provide an environment that attracts new investment to enable the adaptive reuse of these buildings for new Main Street enterprises;
  • Address issues of code enforcement, energy efficiency, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and fair housing to bring vacant commercial space into code compliance, so that it can be utilized by new businesses.
Real Estate & Housing Equitable & Affordable Housing

Community Development Block Grant: Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) — Oklahoma

Oklahoma Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
Carter County, Oklahoma, McClain County, Oklahoma +2 more
Unspecified amount

Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Here at the Department of Commerce, our job is to bring employment, investment, and economic prosperity to the state of Oklahoma. Through dynamic partnerships and innovative collaborations with companies, universities, not-for-profit organizations, and government leaders, we are building a business environment that supports business growth and shared community prosperity.

Community Development Block Grant Programs

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program enables rural Oklahoma communities to finance a variety of public infrastructure and economic improvements and helps promote job growth as a result of these improvements. CDBG funds are provided by the federal government (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) and managed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to help ensure Oklahoma’s most critical needs are addressed.

CDBG Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR)

The Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR 2023/2024) grants are intended to support communities affected by the DR-4706 and DR-4776 disasters. Eligible counties are Carter, McClain, Murray, and Osage County. 

Introduction

On behalf of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce Community Development Division (ODOC/CD), we appreciate the opportunity to partner with eligible communities and applicants as recovery and rebuilding efforts continue following recent federally declared disasters. The CDBG-DR program is intended to support long-term recovery, infrastructure restoration, housing stabilization, and community resiliency in accordance with federal disaster recovery requirements established by HUD.

Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid Public Infrastructure Community Development & Revitalization +1 more

Capital Project Capacity Grants for Non-profit Organizations

Washington State Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
Washington
Up to US $50,000

Washington State Department of Commerce

The Washington State Department of Commerce is the front door of government across our state. Our work touches every corner of Washington and impacts every community. We are advancing the most urgent needs facing our state: the transition to a clean energy economy, climate resilience, housing supply to meet our growing population, and the equitable engagement of communities, Tribes, local governments, and organizations.

Commerce fosters resilient communities by building partnerships, delivering resources, and advancing equity through responsive, transparent and collaborative public service. We invest in Washington’s future and communities, supporting equitable economic growth, innovative solutions, and a skilled workforce. We build and strengthen partnerships, systems, and projects, deploying solutions at scale and with community input. We serve communities, individuals, and our state by ensuring transformative projects and funding reach every Washingtonian; urban, rural, and Tribal, and we are committed to supporting the Commerce team who serve our state with such dedication.

Capital Project Capacity Grants for Non-profit Organizations

The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Capacity Initiative is accepting applications for FY2027 Capital Project Capacity-Building Grant Program. These grants will help eligible organizations strengthen their capacity and advance viable capital projects that directly benefit overburdened communities in Washington. Funding may support a critical next step in an early-stage capital project, including targeted technical assistance and predevelopment activities. Priority will be given to projects in overburdened communities that address housing, energy or infrastructure needs and to applicants and communities with limited financial capacity.

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Equitable & Affordable Housing Public Infrastructure +3 more

Capital Project Capacity Grants for Local Governments

Washington State Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
Washington
Up to US $200,000

Washington State Department of Commerce

The Washington State Department of Commerce is the front door of government across our state. Our work touches every corner of Washington and impacts every community. We are advancing the most urgent needs facing our state: the transition to a clean energy economy, climate resilience, housing supply to meet our growing population, and the equitable engagement of communities, Tribes, local governments, and organizations.

Commerce fosters resilient communities by building partnerships, delivering resources, and advancing equity through responsive, transparent and collaborative public service. We invest in Washington’s future and communities, supporting equitable economic growth, innovative solutions, and a skilled workforce. We build and strengthen partnerships, systems, and projects, deploying solutions at scale and with community input. We serve communities, individuals, and our state by ensuring transformative projects and funding reach every Washingtonian; urban, rural, and Tribal, and we are committed to supporting the Commerce team who serve our state with such dedication.

Capital Project Capacity Grants for Local Governments

The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Capacity Initiative is accepting applications for FY2027 Capital Project Capacity-Building Grant Program. These grants will help eligible organizations strengthen their capacity and advance viable capital projects that directly benefit overburdened communities in Washington. Funding may support a critical next step in an early-stage capital project, including targeted technical assistance and predevelopment activities. Priority will be given to projects in overburdened communities that address housing, energy or infrastructure needs and to applicants and communities with limited financial capacity.

Awards will be made through a competitive process. Commerce anticipates awarding a limited number of grantees across the three applicant tracks, depending on the applications received, requested amounts, and available funding. Applicants must apply through one of three tracks: Washington local governments, Federally recognized tribal governments, and Federally designated nonprofits registered in Washington.

Community Services Energy Efficiency & Conservation Economic Services & Development +3 more

Capital Project Capacity Grants for Federally-Recognized Tribal Governments

Washington State Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
Washington
Up to US $200,000

Washington State Department of Commerce

The Washington State Department of Commerce is the front door of government across our state. Our work touches every corner of Washington and impacts every community. We are advancing the most urgent needs facing our state: the transition to a clean energy economy, climate resilience, housing supply to meet our growing population, and the equitable engagement of communities, Tribes, local governments, and organizations.

Commerce fosters resilient communities by building partnerships, delivering resources, and advancing equity through responsive, transparent and collaborative public service. We invest in Washington’s future and communities, supporting equitable economic growth, innovative solutions, and a skilled workforce. We build and strengthen partnerships, systems, and projects, deploying solutions at scale and with community input. We serve communities, individuals, and our state by ensuring transformative projects and funding reach every Washingtonian; urban, rural, and Tribal, and we are committed to supporting the Commerce team who serve our state with such dedication.

Capital Project Capacity Grants for Federally-Recognized Tribal Governments

The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Capacity Initiative is accepting applications for FY2027 Capital Project Capacity-Building Grant Program. These grants will help eligible organizations strengthen their capacity and advance viable capital projects that directly benefit overburdened communities in Washington. Funding may support a critical next step in an early-stage capital project, including targeted technical assistance and predevelopment activities. Priority will be given to projects in overburdened communities that address housing, energy or infrastructure needs and to applicants and communities with limited financial capacity.

Awards will be made through a competitive process. Commerce anticipates awarding a limited number of grantees across the three applicant tracks, depending on the applications received, requested amounts, and available funding. Applicants must apply through one of three tracks: Washington local governments, Federally recognized tribal governments, and Federally designated nonprofits registered in Washington.

Community Services Energy Efficiency & Conservation Economic Services & Development +3 more

Blowitz-Ridgeway Housing Grant

Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation
Private
Cook County, Illinois
Unspecified amount

Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation

In the 1950s, Chicago attorney Milroy R. Blowitz and his friend, Dr. Steinman, a psychiatrist, had a dream to build a psychiatric hospital for children in Chicago’s inner city. That dream came true when Ridgeway Hospital opened its doors on Ridgeway Avenue in 1962 as a 99-bed, not-for-profit hospital focusing on the psychiatric treatment of children and adolescents.

In 1984, the Ridgeway Hospital was sold and proceeds from that sale were used to establish The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation, named to honor Milroy Blowitz, and the hospital he helped start. In the spirit of the Ridgeway Hospital’s original mission, the Foundation’s primary funding goal was to support non-profit agencies that provided medical, psychiatric, and psychological care to economically disadvantaged children and adolescents. The Foundation began awarding grants in 1985. 

Our Mission: To significantly improve the lives and well-being of Chicago-area residents who are uninsured, underinsured, or low-income by increasing access to high-quality, comprehensive healthcare and safe, affordable housing.

Blowitz-Ridgeway Housing Grant

The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation focuses on funding organizations that are dedicated to preventing homelessness and providing safe, affordable housing, or organizations that collaborate with other homeless service providers and local institutions.

We help fund organizations that provide emergency shelters and transitional or permanent housing. We also fund organizations that offer support services to the homeless or unhoused like case management, counseling, job training and placement, healthcare, financial education, meals, etc.

The Foundation prioritizes small to mid-size organizations that serve the homeless where we can have the greatest impact.

Homelessness Services Equitable & Affordable Housing Supportive Housing & Shelters

Rural Professional Housing Grant Program (RPH)

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
State/Local Government
Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska +23 more
Up to US $700,000

About Us

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s mission is to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing. 

Making mortgages accessible to Alaskans has been at the core of Alaska Housing. Over the years responsibilities of AHFC have expanded to include affordable housing programs, energy efficiency, senior housing and more.

Alaska Housing is a self-supporting public corporation with offices in 16 communities statewide.

Alaska Housing has contributed more than $2 billion to the state in the form of direct dividends for the General Fund, the state's funding source for all services and programs. The General Fund provides funds to the state for building and equipment improvements; bonding for projects such as university student housing; purchasing state assets; and maintenance of state-owned property.

Rural Professional Housing Grant Program (RPH)

The Rural Professional Housing Grant program funds the development of rental housing for rural professionals such as teachers, healthcare workers, and public safety staff. Funds are awarded competitively on annual basis for the rehabilitation, construction or acquisition of rural housing projects. Eligible entities include school districts, local governments, regional health corporations, housing authorities and nonprofits.

Rural Development Equitable & Affordable Housing

First-Generation Homebuyer Assistance

Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Private
Vermont
US $15,000

About VHFA

Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) was established in 1974 to finance and promote affordable, safe and decent housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income Vermonters. Each U.S. state has a housing finance agency.

Since its inception, Vermont HFA has helped 31,000 primarily first-time home buyers and their families purchase homes. VHFA provides financing, development and management support, subsidy administration, and tax credits for approximately 9,600 affordable apartments statewide.   

First-Generation Homebuyer Assistance

First-generation homebuyers may be entitled to VHFA grants, which can be used to pay down payments and closing costs. 

These first-time home buyer programs Vermont will remain available until they are used up on a first-come-first-served basis. The funds can be combined with the loan received from the ASSIST program.

$15,000 grant for down payment and closing costs

May be combined with VHFA ASSIST and down payment assistance from other sources

Borrowers and non-borrowing spouses must have NEVER owned a home before and have less than $20,000 combined liquid assets

At least one person taking title must EITHER: have been placed in foster care at some point in their life, OR have parents or legal guardians who never owned or lost their home to foreclosure and have not owned again

Available exclusively with VHFA MOVE, MOVE MCC, or ADVANTAGE. Borrowers and non-borrowing spouses must meet eligibility requirements for selected VHFA Program. Other credit and property eligibility requirements apply. To pre-qualify and apply contact a VHFA Participating Lender!

Homeownership Equitable & Affordable Housing

Our Home State Capital & Reserve Grant

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private
Minnesota
Up to US $200,000

Our Home State Capital & Reserve Grant Program

Our Home State works to ensure Minnesota’s housing organizations have the power and resources to create an equitable future where all Minnesotans have a stable home they can afford.

Program Overview

A collaborative effort by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, F. R. Bigelow Foundation and Mardag Foundation, with additional support from businesses, peer foundations and individual donors, the Our Home State Grant Program seeks to increase access to housing across Minnesota. Our Home State North Star: Minnesota’s housing ecosystem has the power and resources to create an equitable future where all Minnesotans have a stable home they can afford.

The grants prioritize organizations and programs that ensure access to affordable housing or housing stability.

Equitable & Affordable Housing

Housing Trust Fund

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)
State/Local Government
New York
Unspecified amount

Housing Trust Fund

The Housing Trust Fund Program was established under Article XVIII of the Private Housing Finance Law (PHFL) to help meet the critical need for decent, affordable housing opportunities for people of low income. HTF provides funding to eligible applicants to construct low-income housing, to rehabilitate vacant, distressed or underutilized residential property (or portions of a property), or to convert vacant or underutilized non-residential property to residential use for occupancy by low-income homesteaders, tenants, tenant-cooperators or condominium owners.

Since 1985, HTF has received annual appropriations between $25 and $39 million; a nominal amount of each appropriation can be used for administration of the program.

Funding Limitations

Funding under the Low-Income Housing Trust Fund is limited to $125,000 per unit. Project sponsors must ensure long-term (15-30 years) use by low and/or very low-income persons. Up to 10 percent of an HTF award can be used for a community service facility.

Program funds cannot be used for a project's or applicant's administrative costs, nor can they be used for any non-residential facilities, except for community space for project tenants and such space necessary for operating and management activities as approved by the HTFC. No more than 50 percent of the HTF award may be used towards acquisition of the project property. Operating reserves cannot be capitalized with HTF monies.

No more than 50 percent of the annual HTF appropriation may be allocated to any one municipality. Additionally, no more than one-third of the funds appropriated in any one year may be used by private developers.

Equitable & Affordable Housing

HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program

Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State/Local Government
Pennsylvania
US $500,000 - US $750,000

HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program

The Pennsylvania HOME Program is a federally funded program that provides municipalities with grant and loan assistance to expand and preserve the supply of decent and affordable housing for low- and very low-income Pennsylvanians. HOME funds can be used in a variety of ways to address critical housing needs in the Commonwealth, including market-oriented approaches that offer opportunities such as homeownership or rental activities to revitalize communities with new investment. HOME Program funds are provided to DCED from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the annual entitlement appropriation process.

Uses

New construction and rehabilitation of housing units for affordable rental or homeownership opportunities; rehabilitation of owner-occupied dwelling units, assistance to first-time homebuyers, including acquisition and rehabilitation assistance; assistance to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) engaged in eligible CHDO rental or homeownership projects. All eligible uses must benefit very low-, low- and/or moderate-income households.

Funding

  • Maximum funding availability varies by HOME eligible activity.
  • Applicants seeking Existing Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation and Homebuyer activities funding will be limited to a maximum of $500,000 as a town, borough or township. Cities and county applicants are limited to $750,000.
  • Applicants seeking rental housing and homebuyer – new construction activities will be limited to a maximum funding request of the per unit subsidy limits for the Metropolitan Statistical Area for the proposed activity.
  • All applicants must demonstrate matching contributions equal to 25% or greater for ALL HOME rental housing projects. Eligible match contributions may include cash contributions from non-federal sources, value of donated property, forbearance of fees, cost of on-site infrastructure improvements directly required for the HOME-assisted project and other eligible sources more specifically detailed in 24 CFR 92.220.
Equitable & Affordable Housing

Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant Program

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
State/Local Government
Aitkin County, Minnesota, Becker County, Minnesota +80 more
Up to US $500,000

Greater Minnesota Housing Infrastructure Grant Program

Grant funds can be used to cover up to 50% of capital costs of physical public infrastructure necessary to support a qualifying housing development. This may include sewers, water supply systems, utility extensions, streets and more, necessary to support single-family, multifamily, homeownership and rental housing development.

Grants are generally limited to:

  • $40,000 per lot for one to four units
  • $180,000 per lot for multifamily housing (five or more units/building)
  • $60,000 per manufactured housing lot
  • No more than $500,000 to any grantee or project over a two year period.

Applicants’ matching funds may include in-kind contributions, such as donation of land.

Equitable & Affordable Housing

State Shelter Subsidy Grant Program (SSSG)

State of Wisconsin Department of Administration
State/Local Government
Wisconsin
Unspecified amount

The State Shelter Subsidy Grant (SSSG) program assists individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness by providing grants to local agencies in Wisconsin that provide emergency shelter and supportive services. Emergency shelter programs applying for this grant must have a need for additional funding due to the renovation/expansion of an existing shelter facility, the development of an existing building into a shelter facility, the expansion (or development) of shelter services, or the inability of a shelter program to obtain adequate funding to continue providing their existing level of service.

The SSSG program provides operation funds to emergency shelter and motel voucher programs that have additional funding needs due to:

  • Renovation/expansion of an existing emergency shelter facility
  • Development of an existing building into an emergency shelter facility
  • Expansion (or development) of emergency shelter services
  • Inability of an emergency shelter program to obtain adequate funding to continue to provide an existing level of service 
Equitable & Affordable Housing Supportive Housing & Shelters

Grants for Relocation Outreach Work (GROW) Program

Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
State/Local Government
Vermont
Unspecified amount

Grants for Relocation Outreach Work (GROW) Program

The Think Vermont Grants for Relocation Outreach Work (GROW) Program provides grant funding to enable local, regional, county-wide, or state-wide organizations to conduct relocation, recruitment, and retention activities. To be eligible for this funding, grantees must provide relocation services on behalf of their region or affinity group and collaborate with other organizations to optimize the success of relocation and retention efforts. These efforts reach and serve a broad audience, including underrepresented communities and new and diverse residents.

There are two tracks within the GROW program, the Relocation Track and the Retention Track. Some awardees will receive grants for both tracks. A description of each track is below along with a list of grant recipients:

Relocation Track: Grantees will complement and support the State’s relocation lead generation and distribution system on ThinkVermont.com. Grantees are required to connect with and follow up on generated leads of potential residents interested in moving to their area. Grantees activities can also include the creation of regional marketing assets to assist with out-of-state advertising campaigns.

Retention Track: Grantees will organize events and/or conduct activities that help new residents feel welcome in their new community. Outreach to recently relocated families and individuals will include invitations to participate in events such as mixers, young professionals’ groups and/or the Vermont Welcome Wagon programming.

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Equitable & Affordable Housing Economic Services & Development

Community Development Block Grant Program (Wyoming)

Wyoming Community Development Authority
State/Local Government
Wyoming
Unspecified amount

Wyoming Community Development Authority

Since 1975, Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) has been making it easier for people across Wyoming to finance their first home. 

In addition to its single-family programs, WCDA currently administers five major affordable rental housing development programs: the Low-income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), and the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP). Together, these five federal programs have funded more than 5,500 units of affordable rental and homeownership housing across the state, along with dozens of water, sewer, and other public infrastructure projects, and have provided one-time funding to HOME participating jurisdictions, such as WCDA, to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability across the state.

Community Development Block Grant Program (Wyoming)

The Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) is dedicated to community development throughout the State of Wyoming. This is accomplished using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the CDBG program's primary goal is to develop viable communities by providing decent housing and suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate incomes. The rules and regulations of the CDBG Program are regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  

  • Projects must meet at least one National Objective to be eligible for CDBG funding:
    • Benefiting low and moderate-income persons primary national objective, no less than 75% of the total CDBG funds must be expended on projects that meet this objective.
    • Preventing or eliminating slum or blight – Limited to addressing one or more conditions that contributed to the deterioration of a spot or area basis.
    • Urgent Need (Applications can be accepted outside a competitive funding round).  
Economic Services & Development Community Development & Revitalization Equitable & Affordable Housing

South Carolina Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Community Development Programs - Community Infrastructure Grants

South Carolina Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
Abbeville County, South Carolina, Aiken County, South Carolina +37 more
US $50,000 - US $1,000,000

South Carolina Department of Commerce

From site selection to infrastructure improvement, we are here to help grow new and existing businesses.

SC Commerce promotes economic opportunity for individuals and businesses through initiatives like workforce training. As a national leader in foreign direct investment, the state extends its global reach with offices in Europe and Asia that help existing companies in developing export markets.

South Carolina Community Development Block Grant

The South Carolina Community Development Block Grant (“State CDBG Program”) is designed to aid units of general local government in improving economic opportunities and meeting community revitalization needs, particularly for persons of low- and moderate-income. The State CDBG Program has been funded through the State since 1982 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (Title I). 

CDBG Program Goals and Outcomes

The SC Department of Commerce seeks to improve the well-being of all South Carolinians in a manner that supports and enhances a high quality of life. The State CDBG Program supports the agency’s efforts to strengthen communities through revitalization and improvement of neighborhoods, public infrastructure, and the local economy. 

The three overarching goals of the HUD CDBG program are to provide decent housing, economic opportunities and a suitable living environment. Within the context of these goals, each project funded by the State must also meet one of three outcomes identified by HUD: affordability, accessibility, or sustainability. 

Local Match/Leveraging

CDBG projects are expected to leverage other public and private investments and serve as a catalyst for future development.

There must be a 10% match of the total CDBG request, unless otherwise approved, which can come from a variety of committed sources including other grants, loans, waiver of fees, public or private investments, and documented volunteer or in-kind contributions. Matching funds must be immediately available for the project at the time of application. 

Community Development Block Grant Categories

There are three broad grant program categories: Community Development, Business Development, and Regional Planning. The Community Development Program is further broken down into several subcategories to address infrastructure, community facilities, and local priorities.

Community Development Programs

Description

This program is designed to produce outcomes that improve citizens’ quality of life and create a competitive environment for jobs and investment by addressing priority community development needs. Activities should contribute to healthy, safe and sustainable neighborhoods and communities. These grants are designed to improve the quality of life for distressed and LMI communities. Community Development projects will compete within the following subcategories that have the same general submission requirements, except that the Ready to Go Program will not be funded in a competitive funding round.

Community Development Program Categories: Community Infrastructure; Community Enrichment; Local Priorities Program; and Ready to Go Program

Community Infrastructure Grants

Outcome and Priorities

A Community Infrastructure application must contribute to creation of healthy and sustainable residential communities through water, sewer, roads, drainage or other activities that address one or more of the priorities listed in order of importance:

  • Significant improvements to existing infrastructure to address health concerns, meet required quality standards, ensure community sustainability or improve resiliency.
  • Projects that result in a more viable regional infrastructure solution or that provide new access to services near business centers where it is cost effective to address a documented health threat
  • Upgrades to infrastructure to address quality standards where there are only general health concerns or provide new services that are not near business centers when it is cost effective to address a documented health threat
  • Equitable & Affordable Housing Public Infrastructure Community Development & Revitalization +3 more

    Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement Program

    New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)
    State/Local Government
    New York
    US $200,000 - US $500,000

    New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)

    New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State. HCR develops, preserves and protects affordable housing and invests in economically vibrant communities. We work with many private, public and nonprofit partners to create safe, healthy and affordable housing opportunities for all New Yorkers.

    HCR is charged with carrying out Governor Hochul’s new $25 billion, five-year, comprehensive housing plan to increase housing supply by creating or preserving 100,000 affordable homes across New York including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations, plus the electrification of an additional 50,000 homes.

    Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement Program

    The New York State funded Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement (MMHR) Program was developed to assist low- and moderate-income homeowners to replace dilapidated mobile or manufactured homes that are sited on land owned by the homeowner with a new manufactured, modular or site-built home.

    • Costs related to the replacement of dilapidated mobile or manufactured homes will be eligible for grant reimbursement. These costs include, but are not limited to:
      • Demolition, removal, disposal of the dilapidated units;
      • Purchase and site prep for new unit;
      • Temporary relocation assistance
      • Permitting, environmental review and testing.
    Supportive Housing & Shelters Equitable & Affordable Housing

    Welcome Home Ohio (WHO) Program

    Ohio Department of Development
    State/Local Government
    Ohio
    Up to US $100,000

    Welcome Home Ohio (WHO) Program

    For organizations looking to increase the housing stock in their communities, Welcome Home Ohio may be the program for you!

    The Welcome Home Ohio (WHO) program is designed to provide grants for the purchase of qualifying residential properties, the cost of construction or rehabilitation, or nonrefundable tax credits for qualifying activities. 

    Each grant program offering will be funded at $22,812,500 in each fiscal year and $20 million in tax credits through the biennium. This opportunity has the potential to fund the incorporation of 1,134 affordable, owner-occupied homes across the state of Ohio. The fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30, the following calendar year. 

    These program guidelines expand on statutory terms and requirements included in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Sections 122.631-122.633 and 259.30 of House Bill 96. The guidelines in effect at the time a grant agreement is executed will remain the guidelines to abide by for the duration of the grant.

    Program Activities

    Welcome Home Ohio – Purchasing (WHO-P) 

    • Grant funds to pay the cost of purchasing qualifying residential property at foreclosure sales after July 1, 2025. 
    • A maximum grant of $100,000 per residential property at foreclosure sales.

    Welcome Home Ohio – Rehabilitation/Construction (WHO-RC) 

    • Grant funds to assist in the cost of rehabilitation or construction of qualifying residential property. 
    • A maximum grant of $100,000 per qualifying residential property. 

    Welcome Home Ohio – Tax Credits (WHO-TC) 

    • Tax credit is allocated once the qualifying residential property is sold to a qualifying individual. 
    • Maximum of $90,000 or 90% of the cost of rehab/construction, whichever is less. 
    • State or federal grant funds are subtracted from the cost of rehab/construction prior to calculating the tax credit amount.
    • If the director of the Ohio Department of Development determines the applicant qualifies for a tax credit, a tax credit certificate will be issued to the applicant identified with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and listing the amount of credit that is eligible to be transferred or claimed on income and financial institutional taxes. 
    • Certification of occupancy must be signed within the most recent fiscal year. For example, a home sold in fiscal year 2025 could be submitted for a tax credit in fiscal year 2026, but not a home sold in fiscal year 2024.
    • Tax credits shall be issued up to June 30, 2027. 
    Equitable & Affordable Housing

    Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program

    Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
    State/Local Government
    Minnesota
    Unspecified amount

    Minnesota Housing Finance Agency

    Minnesota Housing is the state’s housing finance agency. We finance housing that low and moderate-income Minnesotans can afford while helping Minnesotans buy and fix up their homes. Along with fostering strong communities, we provide resources to stabilize neighborhoods, communities and families. We work cooperatively with others to support the development and preservation of affordable rental housing. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked to provide access to safe, decent and affordable housing and to build stronger communities across the state. In 2025, we distributed $1.8 billion in resources and served 73,000 households.

    Vision: All Minnesotans live and thrive in a stable, safe and accessible home they can afford in a community of their choice. Mission: Housing is foundational to a full life and a thriving state, so we equitably collaborate with individuals, communities and partners to create, preserve and finance housing that is affordable.

    Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program

    Through the Greater Minnesota Small Cities (Tier II Cities) Housing Aid Grant Program (the Program), Minnesota Housing makes grants for qualified projects to cities in Greater Minnesota that

    • Has a population less than 10,000, and
    • Is located in Minnesota and outside the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington Counties).

    Grantees must prioritize projects that provide Affordable Housing to Low-Income Households.  Grantees may, but are not required to, also prioritize projects that reduce disparities in home ownership; reduce housing cost burden, housing instability, or homelessness; improve the habitability of homes; create accessible housing; create more energy- or water-efficient homes; or satisfy other criteria set by the Grantee.  

    Homelessness Services Homeownership Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

    SJF Grant

    Stryker Johnston Foundation
    Private
    Kalamazoo County, Michigan
    Unspecified amount

    Grantmaking

    Funding Rooted in Relationships

    Our grantmaking supports the work that helps people, families, and neighborhoods build healthy, equitable communities, across generations. It is strategic, relationship-centered, grounded in trust, and shaped by ongoing learning with our community partners.

    We focus on work that addresses root causes, strengthens community-led solutions, and builds long-term capacity in Kalamazoo County.

    Strategic Pillars

    Our strategic pillars are based on what we’ve learned from community, nonprofit and elected leaders. We all share the vision for a Kalamazoo County that includes:

    Education Health & Medicine Economic Services & Development +5 more

    Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors (FCJS) Grant ($10,000 or less)

    Jewish Home of Cincinnati Inc.
    Private
    Hamilton County, Ohio
    Up to US $10,000

    Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors

    Goal

    By year-end 2028, we will have funded successful programs and services with measurable impact on the lives of Greater Cincinnati's Jewish seniors.

    Mission

    To improve the quality of life of Greater Cincinnati Jewish seniors by investing in impactful services and programs.

    Vision

    For every Jewish senior in our region to age with connection, dignity, and purpose.

    Strategic Focus Areas for Priority Funding

    • Reducing Social Isolation
    • Supporting Caregivers
    • Intergenerational Connections
    • Food Insecurity and/or Access to Kosher Food
    • Transportation
    • Affordable Housing
    • Health and Wellness/Healthy Living Longer
    • Improving Awareness of Available Services for Seniors
    • Engaging the Skills and Talents of Older Adults in the Community (including as volunteers)
    • Jewish Engagement and Connection
    • Innovation in programs, services or delivery
    Senior Services Food Access & Hunger Wellness & Healthy Living +4 more

    Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors (FCJS) Grant (more than $10,000)

    Jewish Home of Cincinnati Inc.
    Private
    Hamilton County, Ohio
    More than US $10,000

    Foundation for Cincinnati Jewish Seniors

    Goal

    By year-end 2028, we will have funded successful programs and services with measurable impact on the lives of Greater Cincinnati's Jewish seniors.

    Mission

    To improve the quality of life of Greater Cincinnati Jewish seniors by investing in impactful services and programs.

    Vision

    For every Jewish senior in our region to age with connection, dignity, and purpose.

    Strategic Focus Areas for Priority Funding

    • Reducing Social Isolation
    • Supporting Caregivers
    • Intergenerational Connections
    • Food Insecurity and/or Access to Kosher Food
    • Transportation
    • Affordable Housing
    • Health and Wellness/Healthy Living Longer
    • Improving Awareness of Available Services for Seniors
    • Engaging the Skills and Talents of Older Adults in the Community (including as volunteers)
    • Jewish Engagement and Connection
    • Innovation in programs, services or delivery
    Senior Services Food Access & Hunger Wellness & Healthy Living +4 more

    Emergent Needs Impact Grant

    Parkview Legacy Foundation
    Private
    Riverside County, California
    Up to US $20,000

    Parkview Legacy FoundationThe Parkview Legacy Foundation Impact Grants will provide financial support to organizations that are working everyday to attain permanent affordable housing, social mobility, and whole health for the residents within our service area. The Foundation respects and appreciates the work of all organizations that aim to improve the lives of others but is committed to fund systemic change that positively affects the root causes of poverty and health disparity.Focus Areas

    • Housing Stability
    • Social Mobility
    • Whole health accessibility
    • Integrated Solutions

    About Emergent Needs Impact Grant

    • Emergent Needs (formely Special Needs) funding is intended to support one-time needs organizations have to accomplish institutional or programmatic goals that are instrumental to their mission. Examples of emergent needs include purchases of equipment or software, one-time programmatic gap funding, cash flow support, a special staff support project, and one-time staff development needs.
    • The Emergent Needs Fund is the smallest of our three funds and intended to help fill smaller funding gaps or cover smaller one-time needs that are not currently funded by other sources. 
    • Grants from the Emergent Needs fund are expected to be used as described in the Grant application within one year of distribution.
    Equitable & Affordable Housing Wellness & Healthy Living Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health

    Ives Bank Grant

    Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation
    Corporate
    Fairfield County, Connecticut, Litchfield County, Connecticut +1 more
    Up to US $5,000

    About Us

    A new name. The same dedication to service.

    Ives Bank, formerly known as Savings Bank of Danbury, is a full-service Connecticut community bank rooted in history and positioned for the future.

    Established in 1849 and headquartered at 220 Main Street in Danbury, Ives Bank is a mutual savings bank with assets in excess of $1.4 billion. We have 16 branch offices in Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norwalk, Southbury, Stamford and Waterbury. Stamford Mortgage Company, a division of Ives Bank, has a local office on Summer Street in Stamford.

    We are about People Serving People.

    We are committed to employing the best, motivated people who build relationships with our customers through highly personalized attention and customer service that is second to none.

    Foundation

    Contributing to the organizations that are essential parts of our daily lives.

    We're a local community bank investing in the organizations that enrich our communities.

    Mission

    We help strengthen our local communities by providing grants to organizations that are vital to the well-being, growth and prosperity of the places where we live and work. The Foundation was established to provide grants to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations in five primary areas:

    • Affordable Housing
    • Arts & Culture
    • Community & Economic Development
    • Education
    • Health & Human Services

    The Foundation Grants Committee meets once a year to review requests. Awards are made to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Any organization interested in being considered should review the Foundation Guidelines and Instructions listed on the grant request form.

    Art & Culture Education Health & Medicine +7 more

    Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Churches Grants

    Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Churches Inc.
    Private
    Sussex County, Delaware
    Unspecified amount

    Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Congregations

    The Lewes-Rehoboth Association of Congregations (LRAC) is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit corporation established in 1983 as a collaborative effort of local churches to come together to serve those in need in the community. LRAC runs the New Life Thrift Shop which funds grant support for the Community Resource Center and a host of other local ministry partners.

    LRAC grants

    Our mission is to help those in need, primarily feeding the hungry and housing the homeless. Please be sure your mission addresses food or housing insecurity.

    Homelessness Services Food Access & Hunger Equitable & Affordable Housing

    John Randolph Foundation: Responsive Grants

    John Randolph Foundation Inc
    Private
    Charles City County, Virginia, Chesterfield County, Virginia +7 more
    US $5,000 - US $50,000

    John Randolph FoundationAs a community foundation created from the sale of John Randolph Hospital in 1995, John Randolph Foundation is dedicated to building healthy communities and bright futures in the communities historically served by the hospital.

    John Randolph Foundation: Responsive GrantsJohn Randolph Foundation partners with charitable organizations in the Tri-Cities region of Virginia to build healthy communities and bright futures.

    Responsive Grants – For charitable organizations seeking support for programs that align with John Randolph Foundation’s strategic priorities. Types of Grants: 

    • Access to Healthcare
    • Health and Wellness
    • Education 
    • Food Insecurity
    • Workforce Development
    • Mental Health 
    • Addiction Recovery and Prevention 
    • Home Insecurity
    Primary Health Care Education Wellness & Healthy Living +4 more

    Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

    Affordable housing grants provide essential funding for nonprofits to build homes, renovate facilities, and offer rental assistance. These grants target underserved communities, low-income families, and veterans, empowering nonprofits to address critical housing needs and foster stability in vulnerable populations.


    Search Instrumentl's Affordable Housing Grants Database


    Access 264 opportunities and $101.5M in funding for affordable housing programs. Instrumentl connects nonprofits to private foundations, government agencies, and corporate funders. Benefit from deadline tracking and tailored insights to streamline your grant search.

    Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

    Grant Insights : Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits

    Grant Availability

    How common are grants in this category?

    Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

    300+ Affordable Housing grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

    96 Affordable Housing grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

    78 Affordable Housing grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

    60 Affordable Housing grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

    200+ Affordable Housing grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

    1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness

    700+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Equitable & Affordable Housing

    Grant Deadline Distribution

    Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Affordable Housing grants for Nonprofits?

    Most grants are due in the first quarter.

    Q1
    28.4%
    Q2
    24.1%
    Q3
    25.9%
    Q4
    21.6%

    Typical Funding Amounts

    What's the typical grant amount funded for Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits?

    Grants are most commonly $45,000.

    $250 $250 Min.
    $45,000 $45 K Median
    $690,157 $690.2 K Average
    $34,453,182 $34.5 M Max.

    Frequently asked questions

    Nonprofits focusing on providing rental assistance, offering education on homeownership, developing affordable housing, and working on homelessness prevention can qualify for affordable housing grants. Organizations are also eligible if they are working on community development, or providing housing equity solutions.

    Grants for affordable housing typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 28.4% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.

    These grants increase access to safe and affordable housing solutions for low-income groups while promoting physical well-being. The funders want to fight against housing insecurity and prevent homelessness. They also want to support initiatives to develop long-term sustainable housing solutions.

    On average, grants for affordable housing provide funding between $250 and $34,453,182, with typical awards falling around $45,000 (median) and $690,157 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.

    Major funders of affordable housing grants include federal agencies and private foundations such as the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and MacArthur Foundation.

    State and local governments also provide funding through affordable housing grants. Some funds are also generated from corporate sector banks and real estate companies.

    To improve grant success, nonprofits should:

    • Align with funder priorities – Tailor proposals to match with local and national housing policies.
    • Use measurable outcomes – Provide data to demonstrate need for the housing stability and its impact on the community.
    • Build strategic partnerships – Collaborate with local community partners in the housing sector.

    For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.

    Instrumentl streamlines the search for affordable housing grants by identifying relevant funding opportunities. You can also track deadlines, and get insights into funder priorities. You can manage applications more efficiently with Instrumentl as well. See how Habitat for Humanity raised funding for affordable housing.