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Best Affordable Housing Grants for Nonprofits

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Farmington Bank Community Foundation - Cycle One

Farmington Bank Community Foundation
Corporate
Hartford County, Connecticut
US $8,000 - US $20,000

Farmington Bank Community Foundation

The Farmington Bank Community Foundation, which continues the legacy of the former Farmington Bank, provides financial support to non-profit organizations and community programs improve economic viability and well-being of residents and communities. The Foundation’s average grant size is generally around $8,000 with a maximum grant size of $20,000. The Foundation may make larger grants in special circumstances. The Foundation awards grants over a one-year period and generally an organization is eligible to receive one grant each calendar year. The Foundation generally awards flexible grants for organizations and programs that are aligned with our mission and priorities. This may take the form of ongoing program support, or one-time start-up costs (including capital). In some circumstances, the Foundation may consider general support for an organization’s core work. This is reserved for nonprofits with a proven track record of impact and a history of Foundation support.

Cycle One

The Foundation accepts applications from organizations working in the SURVIVING part of the economic mobility continuum to provide a social safety net and stability to individuals and families. This includes access to food, housing, health, mental health and other basic human needs. Grants are made across our geographic focus.

Health & Medicine Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Food Security +1 more

Ohio Housing Trust Fund Special Projects Grant Program

Ohio Department of Health and Human Services
State/Local Government
Ohio
Unspecified amount

Ohio Department of Health

The Ohio Department of Health’s mission is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans by transforming the state’s public health system through unique partnerships and funding streams; addressing the community conditions and inequities that lead to disparities in health outcomes; and implementing data-driven, evidence-based solutions.

Ohio Housing Trust Fund Special Projects Grant Program

The Ohio Housing Trust Fund (OHTF) consists of fees collected by county recorders that may be used to make grants, loans, loan guarantees, and loan subsidies to counties, municipal corporations, townships, local housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations to assist in activities that provide housing and housing assistance for specifically targeted low- and moderate-income families and individuals.

Annually, a portion of the OHTF is set aside for the Special Projects Grant Program. This program, administered by the Community Services Division’s Office of Housing Support (OHS), provides funding for special projects and innovative proposals that will principally benefit persons or households with income at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and meet the OHTF’s rules and regulations, as outlined in Ohio Revised Code 174.

1-1 match required for funds when applying.

Equitable & Affordable Housing Supportive Housing & Shelters

NCRC Fellowship for Equitable Development: Student Fellowship

National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc
Private
United States
US $20,000

About NCRC

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is a nationwide network of nearly 800 organizations and champions working for a Just Economy, where all Americans can build wealth and provide for their families with stability and dignity.

Our vision: To solve America’s historic racial and socio-economic wealth, income and opportunity divides. This vision is the foundation of the Just Economy Pledge.

Fellowship for Equitable Development

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition matches top-level graduate degree students with premiere community development organizations.

NCRC is looking for fellowship projects that move the needle on housing, small business development, and workforce development. Projects may directly result in community outcomes in these focus areas, or involve work with community members to create plans or project pipelines that will solve local issues in these areas.

The NCRC Fellowship cultivates the next generation of community development leaders and empowers them to tackle the issues of tomorrow. The community development sector will face significant challenges in the coming decades from climate change, widening wealth gaps, food insecurities, extreme housing shortages and other needs. These challenges will disproportionately impact low-wealth communities and communities of color. Therefore, it is NCRC’s intention and pledge to uphold the values of community empowerment in the fellowship program.

Interested students and host organizations must apply for this fellowship opportunity.

Program Benefits for Student Fellows Include:

  • High-quality training and support from regional leaders in the nonprofit, government, planning and community development fields
  • A $20,000 stipend for the eight-month, part-time (20-hours per week) fellowship
  • The opportunity to meet with leaders in the nonprofit, government, planning and community development fields
  • Academic credit, in accordance with the policies of the Fellows’ respective universities
  • Complimentary admission to the NCRC annual Just Economy Conference

Program Benefits for Host Organizations Include:

  • Fresh, innovative talent to help advance organizational mission
  • The opportunity to help shape the next generation of community development leaders
  • Participation in a fellowship program at little to no cost

The Process

1. NCRC Members Apply; 2. NCRC Selects Member Projects; 3. Students Apply To Selected Projects; 4. Top Student Candidates Interviewed; 5. NCRC & Member Select Student Fellow; 6. NCRC Onboards Member & Student 7. Fellowship Commences

Student Fellow Applications

Fellow applications will open for eligible students once host projects have been reviewed and finalists selected. Students will apply to be considered for a specific host project. Top student candidates will be interviewed by NCRC as well as the host organization.

Fellow Requirements

  • Must provide documentation confirming active enrollment (i.e. Letter of Enrollment from Registrar or transcript)
  • Must commit to fellowship for full Period of September 14, 2026-May 14, 2027 academic school year
  • Must commit to a 20 hour/week fellowship
  • Must commit to a schedule with at least one day per week in-office of host organization

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Equitable & Affordable Housing Business Development +1 more

NCRC Fellowship for Equitable Development: Host Partnerships

National Community Reinvestment Coalition Inc
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

About NCRC

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) is a nationwide network of nearly 800 organizations and champions working for a Just Economy, where all Americans can build wealth and provide for their families with stability and dignity.

Our vision: To solve America’s historic racial and socio-economic wealth, income and opportunity divides. This vision is the foundation of the Just Economy Pledge.

Fellowship for Equitable Development

The National Community Reinvestment Coalition matches top-level graduate degree students with premiere community development organizations.

NCRC is looking for fellowship projects that move the needle on housing, small business development, and workforce development. Projects may directly result in community outcomes in these focus areas, or involve work with community members to create plans or project pipelines that will solve local issues in these areas.

The NCRC Fellowship cultivates the next generation of community development leaders and empowers them to tackle the issues of tomorrow. The community development sector will face significant challenges in the coming decades from climate change, widening wealth gaps, food insecurities, extreme housing shortages and other needs. These challenges will disproportionately impact low-wealth communities and communities of color. Therefore, it is NCRC’s intention and pledge to uphold the values of community empowerment in the fellowship program.

Interested students and host organizations must apply for this fellowship opportunity.

Program Benefits for Student Fellows Include:

  • High-quality training and support from regional leaders in the nonprofit, government, planning and community development fields
  • A $20,000 stipend for the eight-month, part-time (20-hours per week) fellowship
  • The opportunity to meet with leaders in the nonprofit, government, planning and community development fields
  • Academic credit, in accordance with the policies of the Fellows’ respective universities
  • Complimentary admission to the NCRC annual Just Economy Conference

Program Benefits for Host Organizations Include:

  • Fresh, innovative talent to help advance organizational mission
  • The opportunity to help shape the next generation of community development leaders
  • Participation in a fellowship program at little to no cost

The Process

1. NCRC Members Apply; 2. NCRC Selects Member Projects; 3. Students Apply To Selected Projects; 4. Top Student Candidates Interviewed; 5. NCRC & Member Select Student Fellow; 6. NCRC Onboards Member & Student 7. Fellowship Commences

Host Partnerships

Fellowship host partners must be NCRC members. If your organization would like to participate in the Fellowship but is not a member, you can join here and then apply.

Host Requirements

  • A compelling project to provide a challenging assignment for fellows with real world application.
  • Must commit to a schedule with at least one day per week in office for both fellow and host supervisor.

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Community Development & Revitalization Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

First Financial Community Grants

Hamilton Community Foundation (Ohio)
Private
Butler County, Ohio
Up to US $40,000
The First Financial Community Grants, managed by the Hamilton Community Foundation, focus on enhancing community growth in low-income areas. Established in 1951, the Foundation supports programs in neighborhood development, workforce education, and arts initiatives. By prioritizing financial literacy and cultural experiences, the Fund aims to revitalize communities and foster long-term impact, ensuring resources benefit the region sustainably. This initiative reflects a commitment to improving the quality of life for residents in Butler County, Ohio.
Art & Culture Community Services Financial Literacy +1 more

Unsolicited Grant: Capital Project Proposals (Grant Cycle 3)

Williamsburg Health Foundation
Private
James City County, Virginia, Poquoson City, Virginia +2 more
Unspecified amount

About the Williamsburg Health Foundation 

The Williamsburg Health Foundation (WHF) is an independent private foundation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of those who live in Greater Williamsburg.

The Foundation is focused on strengthening the healthcare safety-net for uninsured and underinsured individuals and supports programs and activities that target behavioral and social risk factors that influence health throughout the life span.

WHF awards grants to nonprofit organizations as well as local and state government agencies that serve residents in our service area of the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County.

Grantmaking

With the goal of enhancing health in Greater Williamsburg, WHF is interested in evidence-based, promising, or previously successful approaches, and new ideas. WHF welcomes proposals from eligible entities that prioritize positive outcomes for populations with low incomes and target one or more of these underlying factors affecting lifelong health and well-being:

  • Access to care: Availability, affordability, and quality of health-related services.
  • Economic Advancement: Financial literacy and capability to access essential resources.
  • Healthy Living: A way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill. 

Grant Priorities

As the Foundation’s funds are finite and the good work of nonprofit organizations and others is limitless, we have established the funding priorities outlined in the grantmaking guidelines. Priority consideration is given to proposals which:

  • Align with the Foundation’s vision, mission, overarching goal, and strategies.
  • Impact the health of economically disadvantaged individuals, including those who are uninsured and underinsured.
  • Demonstrate collaboration, defined as aligning work among partners.

Unsolicited Grants/Proposals

The Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals through three grant cycles annually. 

Applying for an Unsolicited Grant requires the submission of WHF’s online grant application. WHF has two separate Unsolicited Grant applications: 1) project/program proposals and 2) capital project proposals.

Both applications require organizations to identify the need, target population, strategy for addressing the need, and alignment of the proposed request with WHF’s strategic plan and funding strategies.

Capital Project Proposals

Support of projects related to the construction, expansion, renovation of buildings and the acquisition of land. (Please note, capital grants are considered during the third grant cycle of the year, and the ability to support such projects varies by year. Even when capital project requests are strategically aligned, the ability to fund capital requests of this type may be limited by the grants budget and programmatic requests that year.) 

While the capital project application does not require submission of the WHF Program Budget Packet, the application itself requires budgetary information specific to the capital project.

Economic Services & Development Health Care Access & Delivery Wellness & Healthy Living +4 more

Intermountain Community Care Foundation: Social Drivers of Health Grants

Intermountain Community Care Foundation Inc
Private
Colorado, Idaho +3 more
US $5,000 - US $100,000

Intermountain Community Care Foundation

Our mission: Helping people live the healthiest lives possible.

Intermountain Health is the largest nonprofit health system in the Intermountain West. We’re dedicated to creating healthier communities and helping our patients thrive.

Intermountain Health was established in 1975, but our legacy of compassion and care extends well beyond that, going back to the late 1800s and the early 1900s in Colorado and Utah respectively. We have since become a 60,000+ person strong nonprofit health system, with operations in six states across the interior West with a shared vision to be a model health system that inspires the future of health.

Intermountain Healthcare, SCL Health, and HealthCare Partners Nevada have now come together to serve communities in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

Grants

The Intermountain Community Care Foundation awards grants to organizations whose programs align with Intermountain Health’s mission, our national community health areas of focus, and priorities identified through our Community Health Needs Assessment. By supporting evidence-based programs and services that strengthen communities, the Foundation is dedicated to helping people live the healthiest lives possible.

What We Fund

We provide grants to organizations whose programs align with Intermountain Health’s mission, our national community health areas of focus, and priorities identified through our Community Health Needs Assessment.

  • Healthcare Access Grants
  • Social Drivers of Health Grants
  • Child & Family Mental Well-Being Grants
  • Utah Education Innovation Grants

Social Drivers of Health Grants

To qualify for Social Drivers of Health grant funding, your program or service must align with at least one of these social drivers of health priorities:

  • Improve nutrition security
  • Improve stable and quality housing through wraparound and support services

Requirements

  • A full and complete financial audit conducted within the last two years. Submission must include the entire audit, including any findings and the auditor's letter
  • A copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) designation letter or comparable government designation
  • A completed W9
  • A completed Supplier Form (a blank copy will be provided in the application)

Additional information

  • Applications will be accepted for new or existing programs that clearly address a social driver of health. New programs may include pilot initiatives.
  • In Utah and Idaho, applicants can request a total grant award between $5,000 to $100,000 per year for 3 years (up to $300,000 total) for the entire project period. Projects can last between 12 and 36 months and must begin upon receipt of funding.
  • In Colorado, Montana, and Nevada, applicants can request a total grant award between $5,000 to $50,000 per year for 2 years (up to $100,000 total) for the entire project period. Projects can last between 12 and 36 months and must begin upon receipt of funding.
  • Budget Limitation - A funding request may not exceed 20 percent of an organization’s annual operating budget, e.g., to be eligible for a $50,000 grant, your organization’s annual operating budget must be at least $250,000.
  • In general, small equipment and materials, such as jump ropes or cooking utensils are eligible, at no more than a total $5,000 cost, but large equipment, construction, and capital costs are not eligible. Consideration will be given if computer equipment is necessary and vital to the success of the project.

Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Nutrition & Healthy Eating Equitable & Affordable Housing

Our Home State Ecosystem Grant Program

The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
State/Local Government
Dakota County, Minnesota, Ramsey County, Minnesota +1 more
Up to US $750,000

Our Home State Grant Program

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

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 support organizations and programs that provide pathways to affordable, quality housing supports organizations and programs that ensure access to affordable housing or emergency shelter.

Our Home State Ecosystem Grant Program 

The Our Home State Ecosystem Grant Program supports organizations and programs that ensure access to affordable housing or emergency shelter. Ecosystem Grants will be offered for general operating support.

  • For shelter: grant amounts will be $100,000 per year for a five-year grant period, for total grant amounts of $500,000 per grantee.
  • For affordable housing: grant amounts will be up to $150,000 per year for a five-year grant period, for total grant amounts of $750,000 per grantee.

In 2026, we plan to select ten shelter and ten affordable housing grantees. Seven East Metro and three Greater MN/Tribal grantees in each focus area. 

Equitable & Affordable Housing Homelessness Services

HOME Investment Partnership

City of Spokane
State/Local Government
Spokane County, Washington
Up to US $1,536,000

HOME Investment Partnership 

An estimated $2,773,400 in federal funds will be available for affordable housing development through the HOME Program Request for Proposals (RFP). $170,700 in estimated funds is allocated to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) to be awarded with PY2026 funds. An additional $216,700 is allocated to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO) to be awarded to “rapid use” eligible projects. $850,000 is allocated for award to any HOME eligible applicant from PY2026 funds. An additional $1,536,000 is allocated to any HOME eligible applicant for “rapid use” projects. 

HHS is seeking proposals for multi-family housing projects that increase and/or preserve the supply of affordable housing units serving extremely low (30% of Area Median Income or less) and very-low-income households (below 50% of Area Median Income) in the City of Spokane. 

The HOME Investment Partnership Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to cities and urban counties to develop viable communities by strengthening public-private partnerships and expanding the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. Primary attention is focused on rental housing, for very low-income and lowincome families. The regulations implementing the HOME Program are found at 24 CFR Part 92.

HOME allocations must align with the goals and priorities identified by the City of Spokane through the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. No project may be funded with HOME funds unless it meets a goal outlined in the 2025-2029. Consolidated Plan. 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

Each year, HHS solicits input from the community through public sessions and from its volunteer Community Advisory Committee to determine which goals and priorities identified in the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan will be funded with that year’s allocation.

Rapid Use Projects Funding Priorities

  • Rapid acquisition of affordable housing. The site must be identified at the time of application. Any other funding in the project must be secured, and the applicant must be able to execute the HOME written agreement and complete the purchase of the property within 60 days of the award announcement.
  • Rapid rehabilitation of affordable housing. Must have site control at the time of application. Scope of work cannot include new ground disturbance. All other funding in the project must be secured, and the applicant must be able to enter into legal agreements with all funders within 60 days of the award announcement.
  • Rapid new construction of multi-unit affordable housing. A NEPA must already be completed at the time of application, all other funding in the project must be secured, and the applicant must be able to execute legal agreements with all funders within 60 days of the award announcements.
Equitable & Affordable Housing

Competitive Community Grant- Health & Human Services- Spring Cycle

Santa Fe Community Foundation
Private
Mora County, New Mexico, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico +2 more
US $5,000 - US $20,000

Competitive Community Grant- Health & Human Services- Spring Cycle

All people are healthy and safe.

We will support organizations that work to improve the following outcomes in our communities:

  • Access to affordable housing
  • Food security
  • Safety
  • Access to health care
  • Mental health services
  • Healthy neighborhood living conditions
  • Senior services

Through direct service, policy advocacy, and/or collaboration efforts, priority strategies will address:

  • Affordable housing and shelter for homeless, rent-burdened, and at-risk populations, including eviction prevention
  • Access to affordable and high-quality food, including food banks, pantries, and community centers that distribute food and promote healthy eating and work to address “food deserts”
  • Efforts to address safety for vulnerable populations, including domestic violence and child abuse prevention, bullying prevention in schools, safety issues specific to immigrant populations, low wage workers and communities of color
  • Access to health care, including programs providing un- and under-insured populations with culturally appropriate and equitable access to quality health and wellness programs services. Priority will be given to efforts applying social determinants of health lens to the work
  • Mental health services, including school-based services, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation programs targeting marginalized communities, and groups working on cultural and generational trauma
  • Building healthy communities, including built environment and infrastructure, environmental quality (toxins and air/water quality), affordable and reliable transportation, and parks and recreation
  • Providing services targeted at senior well-being, including memory care, depression, audiology, dementia, exercise, home care, hospice, and medication guidance.
  • Systems change, including public policy, civic engagement, community organizing or public information to improve health and wellbeing of local residents

Grant Sizes

We offer $5,000, $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 general operating support depending on your annual budget:

  • Organizations with an annual budget up to $50,000 may apply for a $5,000 grant;
  • Organizations with an annual budget between $50,001 - $150,000 may apply for a $10,000 grant;
  • Organizations with an annual budget between $150,001 - $500,000 may apply for a $15,000 grant; and
  • Organizations with an annual budget of $500,001 or more may apply for a $20,000 grant.
Senior Services Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Civic Engagement & Education +5 more

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Opportunity

Volunteer Mississippi
State/Local Government
United States
Up to US $75,000

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Opportunity

About RSVP

Established in 1971 and now one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP engages people ages 55 and older in a diverse range of volunteer activities. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers tutor children, help prepare simple taxes, assist victims of natural disasters, provide nutrition/food support, facilitate opioid and substance abuse education workshops, and serve in their communities in many other ways. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. While serving, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers improve their own lives by staying active and civically engaged. 

Funding Priorities

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP programming is designed to meet community needs. Applicants may propose activities intended to address community needs by thoroughly explaining the unmet need and activities to be completed by volunteers to address that need. In addition, AmeriCorps is interested in programming that addresses agency priorities. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP priorities for this funding opportunity are:

  • Supporting Older Adults and Caregivers: Provide respite, support groups, system navigation, care coordination, and resources for older adults, including custodial grandparents, and caregivers.
  • Helping Older Adults Re-enter the Workforce: Offer job readiness, mentoring, training, and remove barriers to employment for older adults (volunteers provide services, not seek jobs).
  • Building Strong Families: Support parents in helping children succeed, mentor parents, connect families to resources, and strengthen community partnerships.
  • Preventing and Mitigating Fraud and Scams: Use digital navigators and other strategies to protect older adults from financial fraud and exploitation, including emerging AI-driven scams.
  • Reducing Homelessness: Develop or renovate affordable housing, assist people experiencing homelessness in finding and maintaining permanent housing, and address housing needs for vulnerable populations.
  • Supporting Behavioral Health Initiatives: Improve mental health, reduce isolation, prevent substance use, provide harm reduction tools (Naloxone, fentanyl test strips), peer support, and recovery services.

Award Funding Requirements

Applicants must construct the budget in the following manner. The federal share of the budget must not exceed $75,000 plus up to $350 for every unduplicated volunteer, whether or not they serve in an outcome-based work plan. 

Senior Services Poverty Alleviation & Services Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +2 more

Humane Housing Grants

Buhl Regional Health Foundation
Private
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Unspecified amount

Humane Housing Grants

The Buhl Regional Health Foundation (BRHF) invites proposals from nonprofit organizations serving Mercer County to support initiatives that strengthen Humane Housing for children, youth, and their families. Humane Housing is one of the seven Vital Conditions for a Thriving Community Framework now guiding BRHF’s funding strategy. This is a foundational factor influencing long-term well-being.

In Mercer County, access to safe, stable, and dignified housing remains a critical determinant of physical, emotional, and mental health. Youth who experience housing instability or unsafe living conditions face significant barriers to healthy development, educational success, and long-term thriving. Through this RFP, BRHF seeks programs that prevent housing instability, improve living conditions, promote family stability, and ensure that all young people have access to safe environments where they can grow, learn, and thrive. Projects may focus on prevention, early intervention, housing-related support, or innovative community partnerships that strengthen long-term stability for youth and families.

Focus Areas

Proposals should clearly address one or more of the following priority areas and reflect the principle that Humane Housing is a vital community condition essential for child well-being:

Programs that prevent youth homelessness or housing displacement

  • Transitional housing support for youth or youth-led households
  • Family stabilization programs that keep children safely housed
  • Efforts that reduce unsafe or unstable living situations

Improving Housing Conditions

  • Program that addresses critical home repairs that allow youth to remain safely housed 
  • Program that addresses environmental hazards (mold, air quality, utilities issues) 
  • Partnerships offering safe, temporary placements for youth in crisis

Housing Navigation & Supportive Services

  • Case management, advocacy, and navigation for families facing housing challenges
  • Coordinated care approaches that reduce system barriers
  • Programs connecting families to long-term housing solutions
Homelessness Services Youth Services Equitable & Affordable Housing +1 more

Texas Foundations Fund: Annual Grant

Texas State Affordable Housing
Private
Texas
Unspecified amount

About Us

TSAHC works to preserve, facilitate and expand affordable housing opportunities for Texans. Our vision is that every Texan will have a place to call home.

TSAHC's Mission

We facilitate, preserve, and expand affordable housing opportunities for Texans.

TSAHC's Vision

Every Texan will have a place to call home.

Texas Foundations Fund: Annual Grant

Through the Texas Foundations Fund, TSAHC partners with nonprofit organizations across Texas to support housing programs that assist very low income households. To date TSAHC has invested more than $11 million to support the following:

  • Home repairs and accessibility modifications in owner-occupied homes
  • Supportive housing services, such as case management, mental health counseling and housing and financial counseling, proven to help households maintain their housing stability.

Equitable & Affordable Housing Poverty Alleviation & Services Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases +1 more

ROSS Rapid Response Program

US HUD: Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
US $112,500 - US $250,000
The ROSS Rapid Response Program (RRP) by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides expedited funding to assist communities in addressing urgent social needs. This program offers one-time cost-reimbursable grants for service coordination and direct services, especially in response to emergencies like natural disasters or public health crises. By streamlining the application process, the RRP empowers local leaders to efficiently support residents in HUD-assisted housing, promoting self-sufficiency and resilience.
Basic Human Needs Equitable & Affordable Housing

Expand Homeowner Opportunities NOFO

Washington state department of commerce
State/Local Government
Washington
Up to US $15,338,050

Washington State Department of Commerce

The Washington State Department of Commerce’s mission is to strengthen communities in Washington. We are the lead state agency charged with enhancing and promoting sustainable community and economic vitality in Washington. We administer a diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and several state boards and commissions, all focused on helping communities achieve positive growth.

Community Reinvestment Plan Homeownership Capital Accelerator 

Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) is now accepting applications from organizations, lenders and tribes to assist people disproportionally experiencing wealth disparities with buying homes and building generational wealth.

Funding will support expanding affordable homeownership opportunities. This can include:

  • Land acquisition loan program
  • Capacity building for emerging community-based housing organizations
  • Culturally responsive financial coaching
  • Flexible mortgage products that help buyers become mortgage-ready faster
  • Foreclosure remediation for people who own and live in their home
  • Upgrades to homes that people own and live in that address health and safety needs
  • Loan programs to create accessory dwelling units (ADU) or detached accessory dwelling units (DADU)

Homeownership Equitable & Affordable Housing

New Jersey Healthy Homes Initiative Grants

State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
State/Local Government
New Jersey
Unspecified amount
The New Jersey Healthy Homes Initiative Grants aim to support New Jersey FamilyCare Members at risk of homelessness or institutionalization. This program, in collaboration with the Department of Community Affairs, focuses on constructing and renovating affordable, community-based housing. By providing essential resources for maintaining and managing these homes, the initiative seeks to enhance housing stability and improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations throughout New Jersey.
Equitable & Affordable Housing

National Housing Trust Fund (NJ)

State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
State/Local Government
New Jersey
Up to US $1,000,000
The National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) in New Jersey aims to bolster affordable housing initiatives for extremely low-income households. This program supports the development and preservation of safe, decent rental housing for those earning 30% or less of the Area Median Income. With a commitment to maintain these units for at least 30 years, the NHTF complements existing federal, state, and local housing efforts while offering technical assistance to applicants through workshops and one-on-one consultations.
Equitable & Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing RFP

City of Spokane
State/Local Government
Spokane County, Washington
Up to US $5,000,000
The City of Spokane is inviting proposals for projects aimed at addressing the affordable housing crisis within its limits. With a total funding of $7,856,000 from various sources, the goal is to increase and preserve affordable housing options for extremely low and low-income households. Applicants can request up to 25% of the total project cost, ensuring compliance with AMI and population requirements set by funding sources.
Homeownership Equitable & Affordable Housing Supportive Housing & Shelters

Willamette Health Council: Community Event Sponsorships

Willamette Health Council
Private
Marion County, Oregon, Polk County, Oregon
US $500 - US $2,500
The Willamette Health Council offers Community Event Sponsorships to enhance local initiatives in the Marion-Polk region. Grants typically range from $500 to $2,500. Organizations may receive one sponsorship per calendar year, provided their events align with the Council's mission to improve community health. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with specific deadlines for review. This funding supports efforts to tackle health disparities and promote equity in healthcare access.
Healthy Habits & Behaviors Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Addiction & Substance Use Disorders +2 more

Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless: Community Impact Grant

Open Your Hearts To The Hungry And Homeless
Private
Minnesota
Approximately US $7,000
Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless offers the Community Impact Grant aimed at supporting organizations that assist individuals and families facing food and housing insecurity in Minnesota. The grant focuses on providing necessary tools and infrastructure to crisis service providers, particularly those helping the homeless. Agencies with 501(c)3 status located in Minnesota are eligible to apply, ensuring that resources are effectively directed to those in immediate need.
Basic Human Needs Homelessness Services Food Access & Hunger +3 more

Kempner Fund: Micro-Grants

Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund
Private
Galveston County, Texas
Up to US $5,000
The Kempner Fund's Micro-Grants Program aims to empower new and smaller non-profit organizations in Galveston by providing seed funding of up to $5,000. This program is designed for organizations that are five years old or younger or have annual budgets below $500,000. It focuses on community-based solutions and innovative ideas to create a meaningful impact in the local area, ensuring that funding primarily supports the Galveston community.
Youth Services Children’s Mental Health Youth Development & Leadership +16 more

Kempner Fund: Navigation Fund

Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund
Private
Galveston County, Texas
Up to US $7,500
The Kempner Fund's Navigation Fund provides essential support to nonprofit organizations focused on strategic growth in Galveston, Texas. Eligible applicants, which must be current partners of the Kempner Fund, can apply for up to $7,500 to enhance their organizational resilience, governance, equity, and data measurement capabilities. The fund prioritizes proposals that demonstrate clear alignment with the Kempner Fund's mission and values, ensuring long-term community impact.
Sustainability Art & Culture Humanities & Social Science +17 more

RIC Foundation- Catalyst Grants

The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Private
Rhode Island
Up to US $250,000
The RIC Foundation's Catalyst Grants program aims to support innovative initiatives that catalyze change in Rhode Island. By prioritizing collaborations among organizations, the program addresses essential community priorities while emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. Grants are available to state and local governments, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations, focusing on systemic inequities. Applications are accepted annually, with a single grant awarded per cycle, fostering impactful partnerships for lasting progress.
Civic Engagement & Education Climate Change Resilience & Equity Equitable & Affordable Housing +3 more

Forever Austin Fund Grant

Austin Community Foundation
Private
Bastrop County, Texas, Burnet County, Texas +4 more
US $5,000 - US $50,000
The Forever Austin Fund Grant offers support for urgent and systemic needs in Central Texas, focusing on economic mobility, health, and environmental sustainability. Through collaborative efforts, grants will be awarded to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, with amounts ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. This fund aims to empower communities by addressing barriers and fostering long-term growth, with a commitment to improving health outcomes and preserving natural resources. Applications are welcome from diverse organizations serving the Central Texas region.
Sustainability Community Culture & Heritage Animal Welfare - General +10 more

Competitive Grant Programs: Open Door Grants

The Cape Cod Foundation
Private
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Up to US $10,000
The Cape Cod Foundation's 2025 Open Door Grants aim to enhance community impact by supporting organizations in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. These competitive grants, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, are designed for first-time applicants or those who haven't received specific grants in the past five years. By focusing on fewer, larger grants, the Foundation seeks to empower smaller organizations and respond to emerging community needs, ensuring that all applicants can contribute to the region's philanthropic landscape.
Disability Care & Services Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Youth Services +15 more

Pikes Peak Region Grant

The Moniker Foundation
Private
El Paso County, Colorado, Teller County, Colorado
US $5,000 - US $15,000
The Pikes Peak Region Grant, offered by The Moniker Foundation, provides nine grants of $10,000 each, totaling $90,000, to support organizations addressing critical needs in health, education, environment, and arts. Applicants must operate in designated counties, be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and focus on specific areas such as housing assistance, educational programming, and environmental conservation. This competitive grant emphasizes community engagement and prioritizes essential operating activities.
Trail Creation & Maintenance Human & Social Services Art & Culture +19 more

Capacity Building Grants

The Rhode Island Community Foundation
Private
Rhode Island
Up to US $15,000
The Capacity Building Grant program, initiated by the Rhode Island Foundation, offers funding and technical assistance to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island. This program aims to address critical community priorities identified through extensive public engagement and research. By focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, the grant supports various activities, including strategic planning and operational improvements, enhancing the capacity of organizations to better serve their communities.
Civic Engagement & Education Climate Change Resilience & Equity Equitable & Affordable Housing +3 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.