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Best Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits

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John Randolph Foundation: Community Contribution Grants

John Randolph Foundation Inc
Private
Charles City County, Virginia, Chesterfield County, Virginia +7 more
Up to US $1,500

John Randolph Foundation

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

Community contribution grant applications are accepted year-round and awarded to charitable organizations in the Tri-Cities region of Virginia for programs, projects, and events. Small-scale funding to support local events, initiatives, and/or urgent needs within the community. Types of Grants: 

  • Access to Healthcare
  • Health and Wellness
  • Education
  • Food Insecurity
  • Workforce Development
  • Mental Health
  • Addiction Recovery and Prevention
  • Home Insecurity
Education Food Access & Hunger Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +4 more

Collective Impact Grant

Parkview Legacy Foundation
Private
Riverside County, California
Approximately US $100,000

Parkview Legacy Foundation

The Parkview Legacy Foundation was created in July of 2019 by the sale of Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center (a non-profit hospital) to AHMC (a for-profit hospital group). With the sale, the State of California required that the proceeds of the non-profit hospital be put to use for the benefit of the community through the creation of non-profit public charity or private foundation. The Parkview Legacy Foundation is the result of that transaction, and Parkview Legacy Foundation now exists as an independent Public Charity serving the Riverside region. With the funds endowed to the foundation, we are honored to invest back into the local community with a broader scope of ensuring the equitable probability of wellness through social determinants of health.

Parkview Legacy Foundation is committed to support organizations, collaborations, and initiatives that directly address the root causes which negatively affect the four focus areas of housing stability, social mobility, whole health accessibility, and integrated solutions, and therefore, prevent residents of the Inland Region from achieving wellness and stability. 

Collective Impact Grant

Parkview Legacy Foundation’s Impact Grants Program is driven by our core values and intended to support organizations seeking to make transformational progress in addressing needs and seizing opportunities in our four focus areas throughout the Riverside region.   

Collective Impact funding is intended to support the advancement of efforts toward specific and stated objectives (goals, outcomes, and/or impacts) being carried forth by strategically coordinated and operated multi-sector collaborations and initiatives involving multiple organizations and/or institutions. Examples of ways the Collective Impact Grant may be used include:

  • funding the operations of a backbone organization for the effort,
  • providing participation funding to the participating organizations to help sustain the effort, and
  • paying consultants or partner organizations to accomplish specific tasks on behalf of the effort.  
Health Care Access & Delivery Wellness & Healthy Living Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

Columbia Bank Foundation Micro Grants

Columbia Bank Foundation
Private
Kings County, New York, New Jersey +1 more
US $1,000 - US $4,999

Columbia Bank Foundation

Since 1927, Columbia Bank has evolved alongside the communities and businesses we serve. What began as a single branch in Fair Lawn has grown into a regional bank serving New Jersey, Staten Island and Brooklyn. Throughout that growth, we have remained focused on providing the stability, convenience and service customers expect from a trusted financial partner. Today, we offer the strength and capabilities of a larger financial institution while continuing to provide the personal service and practical financial guidance that have long defined Columbia Bank.

Alongside Columbia Bank’s mission to serve the community, the Columbia Bank Foundation helps support local charitable causes and communities with grants on a sustained basis. Our goal is to make a difference in as many people’s lives as we can and to do our part to help make our communities better, stronger and safer.

Columbia Bank Foundation Micro Grants

The Columbia Bank Foundation is committed to serving the needs of its local communities. The Foundation actively seeks and focuses on innovative programs that provide a measurable impact in the communities that it serves.

Our Micro Grant Program allows organizations that meet one of our focus areas to apply for smaller grants under a streamlined application process. Applications under the Micro Grant Program will be accepted anytime throughout the year for $1,000 to $4,999. These are reviewed internally each month. Our Focus Areas:

  • Housing Programs
  • Community Investment and Economic Development Programs 
  • Financial Literacy and Education 
  • Health & Human Services
  • Food Insecurity 
  • Environmental Sustainability 
  • The Arts
Art & Culture Health & Medicine Environmental Conservation +6 more

Core Operations and Capacity Impact Grant

Parkview Legacy Foundation
Private
Riverside County, California
Approximately US $50,000

Parkview Legacy Foundation

The Parkview Legacy Foundation was created in July of 2019 by the sale of Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center (a non-profit hospital) to AHMC (a for-profit hospital group). With the sale, the State of California required that the proceeds of the non-profit hospital be put to use for the benefit of the community through the creation of non-profit public charity or private foundation. The Parkview Legacy Foundation is the result of that transaction, and Parkview Legacy Foundation now exists as an independent Public Charity serving the Riverside region. With the funds endowed to the foundation, we are honored to invest back into the local community with a broader scope of ensuring the equitable probability of wellness through social determinants of health.

Parkview Legacy Foundation is committed to support organizations, collaborations, and initiatives that directly address the root causes which negatively affect the four focus areas of housing stability, social mobility, whole health accessibility, and integrated solutions, and therefore, prevent residents of the Inland Region from achieving wellness and stability.

Core Operations and Capacity Impact Grant

Parkview Legacy Foundation’s Impact Grants Program is driven by our core values and intended to support organizations seeking to make transformational progress in addressing needs and seizing opportunities in our four focus areas throughout the Riverside region.   

Core Operations and Capacity funding is intended to support the advancement of the organization’s mission toward specific and stated objectives (goals, outcomes, and/or impact) through use of the funding by the organization in whatever way they deem necessary to do so (excluding prohibited uses). Examples of ways organizations may choose to use the Core Operations and Capacity Impact Grant include: funding a reserves fund, covering indirect costs, covering direct costs, seeding a new program or project.  

Health Care Access & Delivery Wellness & Healthy Living Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

CFF Innovation Grants

COLIN FARRELL FOUNDATION
Private
United States
US $10,000 - US $50,000

About Colin Farrell FoundationThe Colin Farrell Foundation is committed to transforming the lives of individuals and families living with intellectual disability through education, awareness, advocacy, and innovative programs. Inspired by his two sons, he is excited and deeply humbled by the hope that the Colin Farrell Foundation can help those who the larger systems of governance have neglected.

CFF Innovation GrantsWe’re looking for bold, scalable solutions focused on one or more of these priority areas:

  • Affordable co-housing models for individuals and families
  • Employer-partnered day programs and inclusive job opportunities
  • Tools and technologies that enhance accessibility at home and in community spaces
  • Cross-sector collaborations between public, private, and nonprofit organizations

Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities Equitable & Affordable Housing Volunteerism & Philanthropy

Susan Terry Foundation Grant

Susan E Terry Foundation Inc.
Private
Citrus County, Florida, Hernando County, Florida +5 more
Unspecified amount

The Susan Terry Foundation Grant Program

Empowering Communities, One Grant at a Time

The Susan Terry Foundation Proudly supports local opportunities and initiatives through community-focused grants in Tampa Bay and Sarasota.

The Susan Terry Foundation is committed to strengthening communities by supporting innovative, impactful projects that serve the public good. Through our grant program, we provide funding to individuals, organizations, and research teams working on non-event initiatives that align with our mission of community enrichment and positive change.

We invite applicants with clearly defined goals, thoughtful planning, and a strong commitment to making a difference. Whether you’re launching a new program, conducting meaningful research, or developing a long-term community initiative, we encourage you to apply. This program does not fund event sponsorships or promotional activities.

HIV / AIDS Health Care Access & Delivery Food Access & Hunger +5 more

CIF ; Impact awards

Endeavor Health
Private
United States
US $1,000,000

About

Being deeply connected to the community means more than providing access to excellent healthcare. It means understanding, and investing in, the health needs of our community.

Through our Community Investment Fund (CIF), Endeavor Health has awarded more than $38.5 million to 59 local partnerships dedicated to enhancing community health and wellbeing, advancing health equity and supporting local economic growth. Together, we’re committed to helping everyone in our communities be their best.

Award categories

Through the CIF, we will make meaningful and intentional investments through impact awards and capacity builder awards. These awards are intended to meaningfully advance the health of our community over time towards three bold aspirations through investments in five areas of focus.

We aspire to a future where:

  • A person’s zip code does not determine how long they will live
  • Hunger and homelessness in our communities are history
  • The healthcare workforce is thriving and representative of the communities we serve

To help advance these aspirations, the CIF will invest in the following areas:

  • Access to healthcare
  • Behavioral health
  • Food insecurity
  • Housing insecurity
  • Workforce development for careers in healthcare

Impact awards

  • Designed for 5-year initiatives where organizations come together to drive measurable impact and longer-term change in the communities we serve by improving existing systems and innovation
  • Emphasize strategic cross-sector and/or intra-sector partnerships between community-based organizations
  • Uplift community members of greatest need
  • Directly align with CIF areas of focus and meaningfully contribute to CIF goals
  • Award amount: $1 million per year, up to 5 years
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Food Security Health Care Access & Delivery +5 more

CIF : Capacity builder awards

Endeavor Health
Private
United States
US $100,000 - US $500,000
The CIF Capacity Builder Awards by Endeavor Health focus on enhancing community health through strategic investments. With over $38.5 million allocated to local partnerships, these awards aim to address critical areas like healthcare access, food insecurity, and workforce development. Designed for nonprofit organizations, the awards range from $100,000 to $500,000 annually for 1-2 years, fostering long-term community impact and advancing health equity in the service areas.
Homelessness Services Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Food Security +5 more

Colorado Health Foundation: Advocacy Rapid Response Funding

The Colorado Health Foundation
Private
Colorado
US $15,000 - US $75,000

The Colorado Health Foundation

The Colorado Health Foundation is a statewide philanthropic organization that champions the overall health and well-being of every Coloradan. We do this by advocating for and investing in solutions and policies that drive health equity and racial justice.

Our mission is to improve the health of Coloradans. We believe that health and well-being can be in reach for everyone. So, every day, we collaborate with organizations and communities across the state to break down the many systemic inequities that stand in the way of health. When every Coloradan has the power to be healthy, our entire state is stronger.

Colorado Health Foundation: Advocacy Rapid Response Funding

Advocacy Rapid Response Funding aims to fund short-term advocacy initiatives (three-to-nine months in length) that ensure Coloradans’ interests and priorities are front and center in shaping policy decisions that will have long-term impacts on creating health equity in Colorado. Our Rapid Response funding focuses on advocacy work that reflects the following priorities:

  • Creating equity in access to and use of high-quality, comprehensive primary care
  • Supporting children to move their bodies safely and conveniently on a daily basis
  • Enhancing services and supports that foster social-emotional development and resiliency of young children
  • Ensuring teens and young adults have access to the resources they need to support healthy minds
  • Ensuring adults have access to local recovery resources that promote healthy minds and productive lives
  • Supporting access to affordable, safe and high-quality housing options
Crisis Intervention Health Policy & Advocacy Primary Health Care +1 more

Homeless To Housing Program - Financial Assistance

Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $2,000

Disabled Veterans National Foundation

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) was established in 2007 to support veterans facing challenges that traditional systems could not fully address. From its earliest days, DVNF has been focused on closing critical gaps in care and providing resources that help veterans rebuild their lives with dignity and stability.

Guided by this commitment, DVNF developed its Health & Comfort programs, offering emergency financial assistance, housing transition support, food assistance, comfort kits, and wellness initiatives. These programs are designed to meet veterans where they are and to provide practical solutions that restore hope and stability. Today, DVNF continues to grow as a trusted national nonprofit. Every day, our team works with a clear purpose: to change lives for the men and women who have served our country.

Homeless To Housing Program - Financial Assistance

DVNF is dedicated to assisting disabled and at-risk veterans in their transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Recognizing that securing a home is a significant milestone, DVNF understands that true stability is achieved when a house becomes a home, furnished with essential items that provide comfort and functionality. We help cover essential costs related to securing and creating comfortable housing for at-risk veterans.

The H2H Program offers comprehensive support to veterans by providing: Financial Assistance of up to $2,000 to cover essential costs related to securing permanent housing, such as security deposits and initial rent payments.

For Financial Assistance: Payments are processed through two payment cycles each month, around the 15th and 30th. If your payment is delayed beyond the expected date, a Promissory Note of Payment will be issued to the vendor, confirming our organization's responsibility and requesting that no penalties be applied to the applicant.

Homelessness Services Equitable & Affordable Housing Supportive Housing & Shelters +1 more

HOME Investment Partnership Program

City of Davenport, Iowa
State/Local Government
Scott County, Iowa
Unspecified amount

Community and Economic Development Department 

The City of Davenport Community and Economic Development department focuses on fostering growth and improving the quality of life in Davenport, Iowa. It offers various programs and incentives aimed at supporting small businesses, commercial development, and housing initiatives.

This department also oversees urban planning and development services, ensuring compliance with local regulations and facilitating community engagement. Its initiatives, such as the DREAMFRESH Initiative, aim to enhance the overall economic landscape of the city.

HOME Investment Partnership

Each year the City receives two primary community development grants from the federal government: 

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), approximately $1 million per year
  • HOME Investment Partnership, approximately $300,000 per year

These funds are for activities benefiting low and moderate income residents and are restricted to uses that meet federal regulations in the areas of affordable housing, community development, and economic development.

General information about eligibility and federal requirements can be found here: National Objectives, Subrecipients Handbook.

HOME funds are awarded to affordable housing activities on a project by project basis. Consideration by the City Council may be required based on the size and/or cost of the affordable housing development being proposed.

CED staff oversees the application, construction, and compliance process for HOME funds.

Community Development & Revitalization Equitable & Affordable Housing

Chelsea Groton Foundation Community Grants

Chelsea Groton Foundation
Corporate
New London County, Connecticut, Washington County, Rhode Island
Up to US $10,000

Chelsea Groton Foundation, Inc. was established in 1998 as a Section 501(c)(3) organization. Initially endowed with a $2 million dollar donation from Chelsea Groton Bank, the Foundation has awarded over $8.1 million in grants to non-profit organizations in the Bank’s Connecticut and Rhode Island market areas.The Foundation’s mission is to support the ongoing commitment in partnership to the long-term growth of our community. Along with Chelsea Groton Bank, the Foundation is committed to belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring an ongoing sense of belonging for all, today and in the future.

Community Services Art & Culture Education +4 more

Homeless To Housing Program - Household Comfort Support

Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $2,000

Disabled Veterans National Foundation

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) was established in 2007 to support veterans facing challenges that traditional systems could not fully address. From its earliest days, DVNF has been focused on closing critical gaps in care and providing resources that help veterans rebuild their lives with dignity and stability.

Guided by this commitment, DVNF developed its Health & Comfort programs, offering emergency financial assistance, housing transition support, food assistance, comfort kits, and wellness initiatives. These programs are designed to meet veterans where they are and to provide practical solutions that restore hope and stability. Today, DVNF continues to grow as a trusted national nonprofit. Every day, our team works with a clear purpose: to change lives for the men and women who have served our country.

Homeless To Housing Program - Household Comfort Support

DVNF is dedicated to assisting disabled and at-risk veterans in their transition from homelessness to permanent housing. Recognizing that securing a home is a significant milestone, DVNF understands that true stability is achieved when a house becomes a home, furnished with essential items that provide comfort and functionality. We help cover essential costs related to securing and creating comfortable housing for at-risk veterans.

The H2H Program offers comprehensive support to veterans by providing: Household Comfort Support of up to $2,000 worth of essential household items to ensure veterans have a stable, safe, and comfortable living environment.

For Financial Assistance: Payments are processed through two payment cycles each month, around the 15th and 30th. For Furniture Assistance: Once the List of Items form is completed, DVNF staff will purchase the requested items, which should arrive within 7-10 business days.

Military & Veterans Services Homelessness Services Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

The Understory: Regional Resilience Grants

New World Foundation
Private
Albany County, New York, Columbia County, New York +8 more
US $10,000 - US $200,000

 The Understory: Regional Resilience Grants

The Understory has launched a new $4,000,000 grant program as part of our H.E.R.E. (The Hudson Estuary Resilience Effort) initiative.

These Regional Resilience Grants aim to foster social and ecological resilience in the Hudson Valley by supporting local non-profit projects and organizations working in the areas of culture, ecology, food/farming, and shelter.

True resilience comes with connection to and affection for the people and places around us. If we are to withstand the many social and ecological challenges we face here in the Hudson Valley, we need to do it together. Our hope is that these grants will prove to be catalytic in helping us all care for each other and our shared home.

These grants were shaped by Hudson Valley practitioners whom The Understory convened into guilds — groups of local subject-matter experts working in each area. Guild members, along with The Understory staff and other regional experts, will review applications and make funding recommendations. The fund was created with the support of a diverse group of place-focused funders in the Hudson Valley.

Truly, these grants are for this place, and of this place.

Opportunity

We are seeking energetic organizations with great ideas and detailed, realistic, and well-formed plans to foster social and ecological restoration, resilience, and regeneration in the Hudson Valley.

For this program, the Hudson Valley means these ten counties: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester.

Grants range from $10,000 to $200,000. We expect to award approximately 60-70 grants totaling at least $4,000,000. Most awards are likely to fall between $25,000 and $100,000. That said, all projects will be seriously considered at the lower and upper limits.

We encourage you to size your request to the scope of your work rather than to the floor or the ceiling.

Art & Culture Food Access & Hunger Ecology +2 more

Liberty Bank Foundation: Local Impact Grants

Liberty Bank Foundation
Corporate
Connecticut, Hampden County, Massachusetts
US $2,500 - US $5,000

Liberty Bank Foundation

Established in 1997, Liberty Bank Foundation extends Liberty Bank’s long-standing commitment to strengthening the communities we’ve proudly served for over 200 years.

Grants

We support 501(c)(3) organizations whose work aligns with our funding priorities and creates meaningful local impact. We encourage applicants to review our Grant Guidelines to learn more about eligibility, focus areas, and the application process.

Our Focus Areas and Intended Impact

Our grantmaking is rooted in Liberty Bank’s mission to improve the lives of our customers, teammates, and communities for generations to come. Through the Foundation, we invest in nonprofit partners working to strengthen local communities and expand opportunity for the people and places we serve.

Our funding priorities focus on areas where community investment can create lasting, measurable impact:

  • Education, Workforce Readiness, and Support for Small Business: Supporting programs that help students and adults build the skills, confidence, and pathways needed for future success.
  • Affordable Housing: Supporting efforts that increase housing stability and help individuals and families access safe, affordable places to live.
  • Food Security: We offer a limited number of grants to support the primary food pantry or soup kitchen in communities where we operate. Our primary means for addressing food security is through our Liberty Bank Rotary Club Thanksgiving Drive. 

Across these focus areas, we look for clear community need, strong nonprofit partners, practical plans, and outcomes that help individuals and families become stronger, more stable, and better positioned for the future.

Local Impact Grants

Local Impact Grants offer smaller grants for short-term projects that can move quickly and make a clear community impact. These grants are designed to be simple, accessible, and responsive to nonprofit partners whose work aligns with our Foundation’s funding priorities.

This grant is the best fit for short-term, clearly defined projects or programs with a practical plan and clear community benefit. Projects should generally be completed within 6–9 months.

Requests greater than $5,000 but less than $10,000 should be submitted through the Local Impact Grants application; awards generally will not exceed $5,000. Applicants requesting more than $5,000 should understand that the Foundation may award partial funding.

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Career / College Preparation Equitable & Affordable Housing +3 more

Liberty Bank Foundation: Strategic Impact Grants

Liberty Bank Foundation
Corporate
Connecticut, Hampden County, Massachusetts
US $10,000 - US $25,000

Liberty Bank Foundation

Established in 1997, Liberty Bank Foundation extends Liberty Bank’s long-standing commitment to strengthening the communities we’ve proudly served for over 200 years.

Grants

We support 501(c)(3) organizations whose work aligns with our funding priorities and creates meaningful local impact. We encourage applicants to review our Grant Guidelines to learn more about eligibility, focus areas, and the application process.

Our Focus Areas and Intended Impact

Our grantmaking is rooted in Liberty Bank’s mission to improve the lives of our customers, teammates, and communities for generations to come. Through the Foundation, we invest in nonprofit partners working to strengthen local communities and expand opportunity for the people and places we serve.

Our funding priorities focus on areas where community investment can create lasting, measurable impact:

  • Education, Workforce Readiness, and Support for Small Business: Supporting programs that help students and adults build the skills, confidence, and pathways needed for future success.
  • Affordable Housing: Supporting efforts that increase housing stability and help individuals and families access safe, affordable places to live.
  • Food Security: We offer a limited number of grants to support the primary food pantry or soup kitchen in communities where we operate. Our primary means for addressing food security is through our Liberty Bank Rotary Club Thanksgiving Drive. 

Across these focus areas, we look for clear community need, strong nonprofit partners, practical plans, and outcomes that help individuals and families become stronger, more stable, and better positioned for the future.

Strategic Impact Grants

Nonprofits interested in Strategic Impact Grants should begin by completing a Letter of Interest (LOI). The LOI should provide a brief overview of the organization, the proposed project or initiative, the community need addressed, expected outcomes, alignment with the Foundation’s funding priorities, and the amount of funding requested.

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Food Security Academic Success & Enrichment +3 more

Iowa Thriving Communities

Iowa Economic Development Authority
State/Local Government
Iowa
Unspecified amount

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Mission

Strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses. IEDA works to achieve its mission and goals to benefit Iowans while maintaining a high level of transparency. 

Iowa Thriving Communities

The Iowa Thriving Communities initiative recognizes forward-thinking communities that are proactively addressing workforce housing needs. Designated communities complete a highly competitive application process, including a live pitch from teams of local partners to a panel from the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).

Selected communities demonstrate best practices in planning, financial support, targeted development, leadership and employer engagement. Communities previously recognized through the initiative are already seeing strong results, with increased developer interest and significant public and private investments in housing. In addition to valuable scoring advantages for the Federal Housing Tax Credit and Workforce Housing Tax Credits, HOME and Community Catalyst programs (effective through 2028), designated communities will gain statewide and national visibility as models for successful housing strategies.

Requirements

Awarded Iowa Thriving Communities must enter into written agreement with IFA | IEDA

Equitable & Affordable Housing Rural Development

Iowa CDBG Housing - Roofing

Iowa Economic Development Authority
State/Local Government
Iowa
Up to US $30,000

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Mission

Strengthen economic and community vitality by building partnerships and leveraging resources to make Iowa the choice for people and business. Through two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses. IEDA works to achieve its mission and goals to benefit Iowans while maintaining a high level of transparency. 

CDBG Housing - Roofing

Approximately $905,037 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are available to cities and counties through the state of Iowa’s Housing Rehabilitation - Roofing Program. All incorporated cities and all counties in the State, except those designated as HUD entitlement areas, are eligible to apply for and receive funds under this program.

The Housing Rehabilitation - Roofing Program supports low- and moderate-income single-family owner-occupied households in Iowa needing to replace roofs on their homes. Specifically, this program targets roofs that are either failing or pose a threat to the stability of the home structure. This can be determined by doing a visual assessment of the roof to determine if more than 60% of the roof’s life span has passed. This initiative ensures that lower income Iowans will receive the necessary assistance in making repairs they may not have had the resources to do on their own, as well as stabilizing the community's affordable housing stock.

Communities may apply for a maximum of $30,000 per unit, up to 6 units ($180,000 maximum). Match is not required for this program if CDBG funds requested are sufficient to complete the proposed project. However, if requested CDBG funds are not sufficient to complete the project, Applicants must demonstrate that the remaining non-CDBG funding is committed at the time of application.

Eligible projects must demonstrate that the housing units assisted serve only low-to-moderate income (LMI) single-family owner-occupied households and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the community’s affordable housing stock. For purposes of CDBG programs, “low and moderate income” is defined as persons with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Current income levels can be found on the IEDA website: https://www.iowaeda.com/cdbg/program-guidance/

CFR 200 Audit Requirements

CDBG contracts may be subject to audit. Federal Code (2 CFR 200) requires that recipients that expend $750,000 or more in federal funds within a fiscal year must have a single or program specific audit. When budgeting for CDBG funds, applicants should be aware of these audit requirements:

  • For recipients of $750,000 or more in federal funds received from more than one source of federal funding, an organization-wide audit must be conducted in accordance with federal requirements outlined in 2 CFR 200.514
  • For recipients of $750,000 or more in federal funds received from a single source, a project audit, targeting only transactions dealing specifically with the project, may be performed in lieu of an organization-wide audit.

Communities should consult with their accountants regarding the applicability of an audit and audit requirements.

Audit costs are a CDBG-eligible expense. Organization-wide audits can be paid with CDBG funds proportional to the amount of all other funds included in the audit. The total cost of a project audit can be paid with CDBG funds.

Davis Bacon and Related Acts

Projects that include construction may be subject to the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and related laws and regulations. The Davis-Bacon Act applies to all contracts for construction, alteration and/or repairs in excess of $2,000 that involve CDBG funds. Cost estimates for the proposed project should reflect compliance with these requirements.

Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act

For projects that include acquisition and relocation, all recipients given the authority to acquire property are required to follow the guidelines in HUD Handbook 1378 – Tenant Assistance, Relocation and Real Property Acquisition. Cost estimates for the proposed project should reflect compliance with these requirements.

Historic Preservation Review Requirements

Federally funded activities are subject to the review requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The goal of the review process is to identify historic properties, both above and below the ground potentially affected by the undertaking, assess the effects of the undertaking and seek ways to avoid, minimize or mitigate any adverse effects on historic properties.

The review process involves review by IEDA and possible consultation with various agencies, groups and individuals, including the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO), located in the Department of Cultural Affairs. Although consultation is not required prior to a CDBG award, if the project includes a property that may have historical significance, it is a good idea to contact IEDA early in the project development.

Environmental Review and project initiation

No HUD Funds or non-HUD funds may be committed to the project until the applicant has secured environmental approval from the State, as provided in HUD regulation 24 CFR Part 58. In addition, pending environmental approval and pursuant to 24 CFR Part 58.22(a), no grant recipient or participant in the development process, including contractors or sub-contractors, may undertake an activity that may limit the choice of reasonable alternatives. Such choice limiting actions include real property acquisition, conducting a competitive sealed bid process for the project, leasing, rehabilitation, repair, demolition, conversion, and new construction.

Equitable & Affordable Housing Community Development & Revitalization

Feasibility Funding

Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
State/Local Government
Vermont
Up to US $25,000

About VHCB

Our Mission: VHCB invests in the construction of affordable housing and conservation strategies that work together to ensure equity, resilience, and vitality for Vermont communities in perpetuity.

Project Feasibility Fund

The Board provides feasibility awards to assist with pre-development costs and feasibility analysis for individual projects. Feasibility funds typically cover the costs of appraisals, energy assessments, marketing studies, options, engineering and environmental studies, or other pre-development costs.

The purpose of this fund is to provide applicants with a source of funding to cover predevelopment project costs as described below in order to answer the question “is the project feasible?”. Evaluation of feasibility fund requests is done by VHCB staff.

Amount of Award

Conservation applicants may request up to $10,000 as a grant for a single project to cover feasibility related expenses. Housing applicants may request up to $20,000 as a grant for a single project to cover feasibility related expenses and up to $25,000 for scattered site projects containing more than two separate sites. Funds can only be used to compensate contracted services and shall not be used to compensate applicants for staff time.

Historic Preservation Equitable & Affordable Housing Environmental Conservation +3 more

Nonmedical Drivers of Health Grant Program- Healthy Neighborhoods

The Methodist Hospital
Private
Austin County, Texas, Brazoria County, Texas +7 more
US $30,000 - US $250,000

Houston Methodist

Our Mission: To provide high quality, cost-effective health care that delivers the best value to the people we serve in a spiritual environment of caring in association with internationally recognized teaching and research.

Nonmedical Drivers of Health Grant 

Through the Nonmedical Drivers of Health Grant, nonprofit organizations can apply for support focused on one of two grant priority pillars: Healthy Neighborhoods or Education & Economic Empowerment. This funding is programmatic support for services provided to the Greater Houston area. Applicants must clearly describe how the funding will impact the community and must be able to track unique individuals served and program outcomes. 

Healthy Neighborhoods Grants

Houston Methodist defines healthy neighborhoods grants as initiatives designed to address the most urgent nonmedical drivers of health within our communities. These drivers of health are identified through the Houston Methodist Community Health Needs Assessment as the areas that are creating barriers to positive health outcomes, but also have significant resource gaps within the greater Houston community. They include food insecurity and access to healthy food, utilities, housing, social connectivity, and transportation.

Qualifying Program Activities

  • Program addressing food insecurity
  • Programs providing access to healthy foods
  • Transportation services
  • Utility assistance
  • Housing programs including long term/short term housing and shelter
  • Rental assistance
  • Home repair programs
  • Programs addressing social connectivity and social isolation
  • Case management to support any of the above nonmedical drivers

Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Food Security Nutrition & Healthy Eating +3 more

CDBG Urgent Need Fund Grants

Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
State/Local Government
Virginia
Up to US $2,500,000

About

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is committed to creating safe, affordable and prosperous communities to live, work and do business in Virginia. Find out more about DHCD, including locations, mission and about our director.

CDBG Urgent Need Fund

CDBG Urgent Need Fund Grants enable the prompt response to existing serious and immediate threats to local health and safety. The applicant locality must be unable to finance the project on its own, no other funding is available to address the problem and the CDBG funding will be directly targeted towards alleviation of the threatening conditions. CDBG assistance will generally only be made available to projects, which consist only of activities in support of long-term recovery and primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons. 

Epidemiology & Public Health Community / Public Safety Food Access & Hunger +6 more

Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) Grant

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

ROOMS (Residential Opportunities on Main Street)

The goal of this grant program is to encourage renovation and improvements in the upper floors of commercial buildings in local Main Street districts consistent with proven Main Street practices, including those that retain unique historic elements and use materials that lower operating costs by conserving energy. The expected outcome of this program is to create new housing opportunities in downtown commercial districts; rehabilitate or preserve properties; and create a stronger tax base.

Main Street is a self-help, technical assistance program that targets revitalization and preservation of downtown districts through the development of a comprehensive strategy. 

The program has a long history of success throughout the United States and in Kansas. What started as a small pilot program in the late 1970s has now grown to include nearly 2,000 communities in more than 40 states. Throughout the country, communities have utilized the Main Street ApproachTM to rally residents around a focused plan of action that transforms their community and enhances their quality of life.

About ROOMS

Downtown housing enhances the overall livability and functionality of downtown, leads to increased investment, improved infrastructure, and a positive cycle of economic growth, and fosters a greater sense of place and community identity. A significant amount of unused upper-floor space is available throughout the state and this space could be available for loft-type housing. Many rural communities, however, lack the incentives to address this issue and many local property owners just don’t know where to begin with this type of development.

The goal of this grant program is to encourage renovation and improvements in the upper floors of commercial buildings in local Main Street districts consistent with proven Main Street practices, including those that retain unique historic elements and use materials that lower operating costs by conserving energy. The expected outcome of this program is to create new housing opportunities in downtown commercial districts; rehabilitate or preserve properties; and create a stronger tax base.

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Historic Preservation Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

Community Reinvestment Program Grants: Tier 2

New York State Office of Cannabis Management
State/Local Government
New York
US $200,000

New York State Office of Cannabis Management

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) was established upon passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) in March 2021 to implement a regulatory framework for medical and adult-use cannabis and hemp in the state of New York. This includes, but is not limited to production, licensing, packaging, marketing and the sale of cannabis.

Community Grants Reinvestment Fund

Purpose

The Community Grants Reinvestment Fund (“CGRF”) was established under New York’s Cannabis Law to reinvest in communities disproportionately affected by past federal and state drug policies. Decades of criminalization, disproportionate enforcement, and incarceration have left lasting impacts on the social, economic, and health outcomes of individuals, families, and communities across the state.

Through the Community Reinvestment Program, the Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) and the Cannabis Advisory Board (“CAB”) aim to promote restorative justice, strengthen community institutions, and invest in organizations that have supported resilience and healing despite the challenges of past drug laws.

For the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year grant cycle, the CAB will award grants to 501(c)(3) communitybased organizations serving youth, defined as individuals aged 0–24, in communities disproportionally affected by prior drug policies. This year’s funding focuses on five (5) program areas:

  • Mental Health
  • Harm Reduction
  • Substance Use Disorder
  • Housing
  • Workforce Development

The goal is to create equitable, positive, and lasting impacts by investing in community-based programs that offer youth-focused initiatives and wraparound services tailored to local needs in communities disproportionally harmed by prior federal and state drug policies.

Funding 

The applicant pool for the Community Grants Reinvestment Fund will be bifurcated into two tiers: Tier 1 Organizations and Tier 2 Organizations. Tier 1 and Tier 2 Organizations will be determined by the applicant organization’s total expenditures as reflected on their most current IRS tax filing.

  • Tier 1: Organizations with total expenditures between $50,000 and $2,499,999.99.
  • Tier 2: Organizations with total expenditures equal to or greater than $2,500,000. 

Tier 2 Organizations

For Tier 2 Organizations, award amounts will be $200,000. Tier 2 Applicants must submit a budget request exactly equal to $200,000. 

Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Youth Services Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +5 more

Affordable Housing Allocation Plan: HOME Program

Wyoming Community Development Authority
State/Local Government
Wyoming
Unspecified amount

In addition to its single family programs, WCDA currently administers several major affordable rental housing development programs; the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. These federal programs have funded more than 5,000 units of affordable rental housing across the state.

Affordable Housing Programs 

The Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA, or “the Authority”) is committed to furthering the success of safe, sanitary and affordable housing throughout the state of Wyoming under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) guidelines established by Section 42(m)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code, under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) at 24 CFR Part 92, and under the HUD National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) program at 24 CFR Part 93.

WCDA addresses housing issues and needs for the citizens of Wyoming by administering the above-named essential programs that allow communities and service organizations to assist the citizens and municipalities throughout the state of Wyoming. WCDA utilizes the Consolidated Plans for Housing and Community Development for the City of Casper, the City of Cheyenne, and the State of Wyoming to identify several priorities for housing and community needs. 

HOME Program

HOME funds are available for the new construction or rehabilitation of rental housing as defined in the Wyoming Affordable Housing Allocation Plan.

Rental Housing Activities & Provisions

HOME funds must be spent quickly. The time frames for committing and expending funds are very short. From the time WCDA signs a HOME Grant Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the following time frames apply:

  • Twelve (12) months to enter into written agreements with an Owner/Developer to commit the HOME funds to a specific project; and,
  • Four (4) years for Owner/Developer to fully expend funds. 

Rental Housing Production can be accomplished in the following ways: 1) Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation, Conversion, Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Refinance); 2) Acquisition and Rehabilitation 3) New Construction 

Equitable & Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing Allocation Plan: NHTF Program

Wyoming Community Development Authority
State/Local Government
Wyoming
Unspecified amount

In addition to its single family programs, WCDA currently administers several major affordable rental housing development programs; the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Program and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. These federal programs have funded more than 5,000 units of affordable rental housing across the state.

Affordable Housing Programs 

The Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA, or “the Authority”) is committed to furthering the success of safe, sanitary and affordable housing throughout the state of Wyoming under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) guidelines established by Section 42(m)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code, under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) at 24 CFR Part 92, and under the HUD National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) program at 24 CFR Part 93.

WCDA addresses housing issues and needs for the citizens of Wyoming by administering the above-named essential programs that allow communities and service organizations to assist the citizens and municipalities throughout the state of Wyoming. WCDA utilizes the Consolidated Plans for Housing and Community Development for the City of Casper, the City of Cheyenne, and the State of Wyoming to identify several priorities for housing and community needs. 

NHTF Program

Funds are available under the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) for the new construction or rehabilitation of rental housing. Acquisition/Rehabilitation projects as defined in the Wyoming Affordable Housing Allocation Plan.

Rental Housing Activities & Provisions

NHTF funds must be spent quickly. The time frames for committing and expending funds are very short. From the time WCDA signs an NHTF Grant Agreement for NHTF funds with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the following time frames apply:

  • Twelve (12) months to enter into written agreements with an Owner/Developer to reserve NHTF funds.
  • Four (4) years for Owner/Developer to fully expend funds. 

Rental Housing Production can be accomplished in the following ways: 1) Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation, Conversion, Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Refinance); 2) Acquisition and Rehabilitation 3) New Construction 

Equitable & Affordable Housing

Livable Communities - Small Area Planning Grants

Metropolitan Council
State/Local Government
Anoka County, Minnesota, Carver County, Minnesota +5 more
Up to US $100,000

The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The Met Council operates the regional bus and rail system, collects and treats wastewater, coordinates regional water resources, plans and helps fund regional parks, and administers federal funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The 17-member Council board is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the governor. 

Livable Communities Small Area Planning Grants

Livable Communities small area planning grants support cities in establishing conditions for dense, connected, and equitable development in alignment with Imagine 2050 goals.

Community Development & Revitalization Equitable & Affordable Housing Community / Public Safety

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.


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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.