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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Since its founding in 1869, Goldman Sachs has been a dominant force in the financial world. Built from the foundation of our renowned investment banking business, the firm has evolved its culture and expanded its offerings over time - but its commitment to client service and excellence endures.
The Goldman Sachs culture values teamwork, client service, and giving back to the communities we serve. It has been described as the foundation of the firm's success. Moreover, the people of Goldman Sachs have long valued their opportunity to give back through public service and volunteerism, humanitarian efforts, and programs that foster economic progress in communities around the world.
Goldman Sachs Community Development Grant
The Community Development Grants program aims to address critical funding gaps in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities across New York City, New Jersey, and Salt Lake City. The program provides financial support to high-impact organizations dedicated to advancing economic opportunity and community stability.
The Change Makers Initiative
The Change Makers Initiative: Provides organizations with a one-time, general operating grant (e.g., for programmatic or staffing needs). Key themes in this cohort included:
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Since its founding in 1869, Goldman Sachs has been a dominant force in the financial world. Built from the foundation of our renowned investment banking business, the firm has evolved its culture and expanded its offerings over time - but its commitment to client service and excellence endures.
The Goldman Sachs culture values teamwork, client service, and giving back to the communities we serve. It has been described as the foundation of the firm's success. Moreover, the people of Goldman Sachs have long valued their opportunity to give back through public service and volunteerism, humanitarian efforts, and programs that foster economic progress in communities around the world.
Goldman Sachs Community Development Grant
The Community Development Grants program aims to address critical funding gaps in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities across New York City, New Jersey, and Salt Lake City. The program provides financial support to high-impact organizations dedicated to advancing economic opportunity and community stability.
The Equity Builders Initiative
The Equity Builders Initiative: This initiative provides multi-year, general operating funding over three years. It is designed to help organizations build capacity and sustainably deepen their impact. Awardees typically share a mission of creating upward mobility through quality affordable housing, small business development, neighborhood revitalization, and community services. Applications should align with one or more of the following pillars:
City of Newark - Office of Homeless Services
The City of Newark, Department of Health and Community Wellness, Office of Homeless Services (OHS) is now accepting proposals from Newark organizations for inclusion in the City’s 2026-2027 HUD Entitlement Programs.
The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act), signed into law on May 20, 2009, consolidates three of the separate homeless assistance programs administered by HUD under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act into a single grant program, and revises the Emergency Shelter Grants program and renames it as the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program. The HEARTH Act also codifies into law the Continuum of Care planning process, a longstanding part of HUD’s application process, to assist homeless people by providing greater coordination in responding to their needs.
Emergency Solutions Grant Program
The change in the program’s name, from Emergency Shelter Grants to Emergency Solutions Grants, reflects the change in the program’s focus from addressing the needs of homeless people in emergency or transitional shelters to assisting people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.
The City of Newark has the responsibility of making use of ESG funds, as part of implementing a “Continuum of Care” to address the issue of homelessness and to coordinate activities with other non-profit service providers and organizations. This Request For Proposal (RFP) seeks to solicit proposals that will improve the quality of existing emergency shelters for the homeless and provide certain essential and preventative services to address homelessness.
The City of Newark’s ESG program provides resources for the following program components:
Who We Are
Our goal is to END homelessness in our community and we’re committed to advancing solutions that will deliver true systemic change.
Through our collective impact model, we convene and collaborate with stakeholders across our community to advance strategies that address the root causes of homelessness and help ensure that all our neighbors have a stable home. We embrace a data-driven and human approach to our work – advocating for policies, incubating new ideas and programs, and investing in strategies that reduce and prevent homelessness in our community.
By working together, we can ensure that homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring – and create a safer, stronger, more vibrant community for us all.
TECHquity Fund Program
Destination: Home launched the TECHquity Fund in 2022 to meet the technology-related needs of service providers and people seeking assistance throughout the homelessness service sector in Santa Clara County. These needs were identified and documented with an assessment by our partners at Homebase.
The purpose of the TECHquity Fund is to remove barriers to service and housing-related support by providing technology access to those on their path to housing stability and to the Santa Clara County Supportive Housing system. With the launch of MyConnectSV, a first of its kind technology solution, Santa Clara County made a deeper commitment to shifting power to service-engaged individuals by enabling transparent and direct access to their service journey.
Destination: Home is dedicated to increasing access to MyConnectSV through the TECHquity Fund to support the unique technology needs of Santa Clara County-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving Extremely Low Income (ELI) individuals. Understanding how critical WiFi infrastructure is in connecting people to services, we are also interested in supporting WiFi installation projects at housing, shelter and other service sites throughout the Supportive Housing System.
City of Santee
The City of Santee’s evolution from being a small, backcountry village in the late nineteenth century to becoming a diverse and multifaceted modern city is a fascinating and colorful story. From the community’s original founders, George and Jennie Cowles, Hosmer McKoon, and Milton Santee himself, to those who led the incorporation drive toward it becoming a city almost a century later, Santee’s history is filled with people who shared a vision of this community becoming something truly special.
Department of Planning & Building
The Planning & Building Department carries out a variety of functions related to the orderly development of the City. One of its primary tasks is to ensure that current developments comply with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code as well as the California Building Code.
City of Santee Community Development Block Grant
CDBG is a federal program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. The funds are used to develop viable communities by promoting decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate- income persons. Eligibility is determined by household income compared to the median household income in the region, adjusted for household size. The City of Santee submits an application for CDBG funds annually.
Davie Community Foundation
Founded in 1988, Davie Community Foundation is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to improving the lives of Davie County residents, today and for generations to come.
Mission: The Davie Community Foundation inspires philanthropy to strengthen Davie County for present and future generations. Vision: We envision Davie County as a vibrant community where everyone can thrive!
Pearls of Empowerment Grants
Pearls of Empowerment is a dynamic giving circle of women that seeks to improve the lives of women and children in Davie County. We recognize that each woman gives in her own way, through time, talent, and treasure, and that individuality is what makes each of us a unique Pearl.
Inspired by the legacy of a cherished strand of pearls, passed from grandmother to daughter to granddaughter, our circle brings together women of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. We’re connected not just by our generosity, but by our commitment to growth, learning, and meaningful impact.
Pearls of Empowerment welcomes nonprofit organizations to apply for grants that create meaningful change in the lives of women and children in Davie County. To be considered, programs or projects must focus on one or more of the following areas:
TREC Community Investors
TREC Community Investors is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
We Are an innovative organization dedicated to equitable development and neighborhood revitalization in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a unique resource that empowers communities through an unrivaled combination of assets: financial capital, world-class expertise, targeted education, and a passion for making a difference in our city. We are a trusted partner with the experience to help rejuvenate local economies, increase essential services, create jobs, expand affordable housing, and transform underserved areas into vibrant, thriving communities.
We’ve partnered with more than 750 nonprofit and community organizations that are also dedicated to transforming Dallas.
TREC Community Investors Grant
Applications are only being accepted for projects that invest in the Dallas Catalyst Project: Mill City neighborhood.
Projects will address public safety, outdating infrastructure, affordable housing, and a lack of safe public gathering spaces and youth mentoring opportunities.
Preferred Criteria
Connecting Community
Together, we bring to life what’s important to you.
Vision
The Fond du Lac Area Foundation will support efforts to enhance the quality of life in the Fond du Lac Area.
Mission
Creating a better community by promoting philanthropy, awarding effective grants, and providing leadership on important community issues … today & forever.
Rural Vitality Grants
The Fond du Lac Area Foundation and Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation are honored to partner with Compeer Financial to support rural vitality in our communities. The Rural Vitality grant cycle focuses on helping communities of less than 10,000 people or rural micropolitans of less than 50,000 people to create and maintain an active, strong, and thriving economy. Fond du Lac and Dodge County nonprofits and schools are eligible to apply, with the City of Fond du Lac and City of Beaver Dam being ineligible due to population.
This granting cycle there is approximately $50,000 available to fulfill grant requests. Requests may be $500 - $25,000.
Rural Vitality Grant applications are only accepted through the Fond du Lac Area Foundation’s online portal.
About Us
The Clive Community Foundation (CCF) is a conduit for residents, businesses and other stakeholders to donate funds for the betterment of our community.
Along with providing the depth of expertise and guidance for establishing the CCF, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines provides cost-efficient access to world-class investment managers and alternative investment strategies only available to large institutional investors.
As a Foundation, we raise funds for distribution to local nonprofit organizations and special projects that enhance opportunities and community appeal for current and future residents, businesses and visitors alike.
Grant Guidelines
The Clive Community Foundation was established in 2007 by a group of citizens to improve the quality of life for Clive residents and businesses by promoting charitable giving and connecting donors with causes they value and desire to support.
Mission:
Strengthening our community through philanthropy and partnerships.
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualifying organizations.
Promoting Appanoose & Centerville Together (PACT) Iowa
Every thriving community has a strong foundation, and for Centerville and Appanoose County, that foundation got a huge boost in January 2021 with the formation of PACT. We’re proud to be the result of a thoughtful merger between three cornerstones of our community: the Centerville Chamber of Commerce, the Appanoose Economic Development Corporation, and Main Street Centerville. This powerful combination means we now have a streamlined, focused approach to uplift our unique Southern Iowa community, nestled invitingly near the tranquil waters of Lake Rathbun.
Our core purpose is clear: to be a proactive, volunteer-driven organization. We work tirelessly to help businesses stay, grow, and settle here, creating new jobs across Appanoose County and revitalizing downtown Centerville. We’re also committed to preserving our local treasures and fostering an environment where every business can flourish.
PACT Iowa Upper Story Housing Grant
The CDBG Upper Story Housing Conversion Program provides significant financial assistance to property owners looking to transform vacant or unoccupiable upper-story downtown spaces into new residential units.
Funded through the State of Iowa, this program was created to help address housing shortages while preserving and revitalizing historic downtown buildings. Grant funding can provide up to $100,000 per housing unit, with projects eligible for up to $400,000 total, making it one of the most impactful housing development tools available to downtown property owners.
Beyond creating much-needed housing, upper-story conversions bring new life to downtown buildings, support local businesses, increase foot traffic, and help preserve the historic character that makes our community unique. Successful projects turn underutilized space into quality apartments while contributing to long-term community growth and economic vitality.
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:
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
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
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs
As part of the executive branch of the State of Oregon, ODVA is responsible for veteran advocacy, state programs, access to federal benefits and policy on behalf of Oregon veterans. The major and direct programs that exist within ODVA includes Statewide Veteran Services, Aging Veteran Services, Oregon Veterans' Homes, Oregon Veteran Home Loans, Educational and Emergency Aid, Conservatorship and Representative Payee Services.
Veteran Services Grant
The purpose of the Veteran Services Grant Program is to fund eligible proposals that provide direct services to veterans that help improve outcomes in areas such as health or behavioral health care, housing security and houselessness, employment opportunities or stability, education and training opportunities, transportation accessibility and availability, or other critical services within a community, region, or statewide basis.
The Veteran Services Grant is a reimbursement grant.
Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable people – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders and advocacy groups; local, state and federal entities; and many other stakeholders to make this happen.
Community Services Block Grant
The Community Services Block Grant is the sole source of federal funding for North Carolina’s Community Action Agencies that provide a wide range of services and programs to assist needy families with children. CSBG funding supports projects that:
The CSBG State Plan is required for North Carolina to receive CSBG block grant funds, and it describes major program provisions, eligible entities, training and technical assistance, and program benefits.
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) will provide HOME funding under its HOME Rental Housing Development Program for the new construction and/or acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing projects.
Accepting applications for affordable multifamily rental projects — IDD funding available
What funding is available?
The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) is soliciting applications for new multifamily rental affordable housing projects seeking capital funding from Washington State’s Housing Trust Fund (HTF), administered by the Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU).
This Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation (NOFA) is intended for applicants seeking to undertake activities resulting in an increase of affordable housing stock in Washington State, or to preserve existing affordable housing stock through rehabilitation.
MHU intends to award $$21,892,625 made available by the Washington State Legislature.
Accepting applications for affordable multifamily rental projects — state funding available
What funding is available?
The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting applications for multifamily rental affordable housing projects seeking capital funding from Washington State’s Housing Trust Fund (HTF), administered by the Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU).
This Notice of Funding Availability and Solicitation (NOFA) is intended for applicants seeking to undertake activities resulting in an increase of affordable housing stock in Washington State, or to preserve existing affordable housing stock through rehabilitation.
MHU intends to award $138,547,977 made available by the Washington State Legislature.
Livable Communities - Policy & Affordable Housing Program Development Grants
he Council awards grants to cities, counties and their development authorities through the Livability Communities program. These grants, funded by property taxes and the Council's general fund, help clean up polluted sites for redevelopment, expand affordable housing opportunities and build pedestrian-friendly and transit-oriented developments.
The program is a voluntary, incentive-based approach to help communities grow and redevelop, and to address the region’s affordable and lifecycle housing needs. The program was established in 1995 by the state Livable Communities Act (LCA).
Up to $639,000 is available to policy and affordable housing program development projects in 2026.
Livable Communities - Development Projects Grants
Livable Communities development grants primarily support projects that plan to build new, rehabilitate, or preserve affordable housing (rental and ownership) and community-driven commercial spaces. Development grants support projects at all stages of development including:
$26.9 million is available for development projects in 2026. Funding will be designated to the following outcomes:
About GOED
We advance Utah’s long-term economic success so people and businesses can thrive – through innovation, capital, and quality of life.
Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant
Created in 2025 by the Utah Legislature, the program establishes a grant fund to support infrastructure for affordable housing. The grants are awarded to qualified public entities within a county of the first class (Salt Lake County).
Qualified public entities within Salt Lake County include: county and municipalities, public housing authorities, special service or improvement districts, and public transit districts.
Key Requirements
The Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant is composed of two distinct applications, which are both accessed through the GOED grant portal. The first is the Planning and Design application, and the second is the Construction application.
Planning and Design Application
Qualified public entities that do not already have construction plans in place will be required to apply for funds related to Planning and Design. Once the Planning and Design process is completed and approved by the Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant Board, approved applicants will be able to apply for funds through the Construction application.
About GOED
We advance Utah’s long-term economic success so people and businesses can thrive – through innovation, capital, and quality of life.
Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant
Created in 2025 by the Utah Legislature, the program establishes a grant fund to support infrastructure for affordable housing. The grants are awarded to qualified public entities within a county of the first class (Salt Lake County).
Qualified public entities within Salt Lake County include: county and municipalities, public housing authorities, special service or improvement districts, and public transit districts.
Key Requirements
The Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant is composed of two distinct applications, which are both accessed through the GOED grant portal. The first is the Planning and Design application, and the second is the Construction application.
Construction Application
If an entity has plans already completed, they will not need to apply for Planning and Design approval. However, existing plans will need to be reviewed and approved by the Affordable Housing Infrastructure Grant Board. Once approved, applicants will apply for funds through the Construction application.
Alabama Housing Finance Authority
AHFA was created in 1980 by Act No. 80-585 of the Alabama Legislature. AHFA is a public corporation and instrumentality of the State of Alabama dedicated to serving the housing needs of low- and moderate-income Alabamians. AHFA creates housing opportunities through the affordable financing of single- and multifamily housing.
Since 1980, AHFA has helped more than 90,000 Alabamians purchase a home and provided funding for more than 65,000 rental housing units — serving as Alabama’s affordable housing resource.
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is a federally funded program established in 1990 as part of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable housing Act (the “Act”). HOME provides funding to developers to construct new, affordable rental housing.
AHFA, as Alabama’s HOME program administrator, conducts a competitive application cycle. As it does with housing credits, AHFA implements action plans each year, which include selection criteria, an evaluation process, design quality standards, environmental requirements, and compliance monitoring procedures.
In order to ensure programs benefit the greatest number of Alabamians possible, HOME funds are combined with housing credits. Leveraging these two sources of funds allows projects to target additional low-income families.
New York State Office of Mental Health
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) oversees a large multi-faceted mental health system serving nearly 800,000 individuals each year. This includes operating 23 psychiatric centers and overseeing the Nathan S. Kline Institute and New York Psychiatric Institute. OMH regulates and certifies more than 6,500 programs operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies.
Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative Round 10
New York leads the nation in affordable housing preservation and construction. The State Fiscal Year 2026-27 Enacted Budget continues to fund Governor Hochul’s comprehensive plan for housing that ensures New Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. This funding is for the creation or preservation of affordable and supportive housing units.
Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Since 1967, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has been focused on growing and diversifying the state’s economic base, bringing new dollars, new businesses, and new people into the state.
DED Functions:
Rural Workforce Housing Fund
Signed into law in 2017 by Governor Pete Ricketts as part of the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act (LB518), the Rural Workforce Housing Fund (RWHF) provides competitive matching grants to non-profit development organizations who administer workforce housing investment funds. The funds are invested in eligible projects to increase the supply and reduce the costs of workforce housing in Nebraska’s rural communities.
Workforce housing is housing that meets the needs of working families and is attractive to new residents locating in a rural community.
Eligible Areas
Communities in a county with a population of less than 100,000, as determined by the most recent federal decennial census, are eligible. Presently, this excludes communities in Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy Counties.
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.
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How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Affordable Housing grants for Nonprofits?
Most grants are due in the third quarter.
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 Q3, with 26.2% 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 $38,300,000, with typical awards falling around $50,000 (median) and $1,026,327 (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:
For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
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